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A couple of things that drew my attention the past few days:

More Authors Turn to the Web and Print-on-Demand Publishing

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Ten Principles for a Black Swan-Proof World by Nassim Nicholas Taleb

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Open-Mindedness

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Back At It

So after a somewhat-weird-time-consuming-few-days meeting with tax accountants, financial advisors, insurance agents — along with the normal household duties — I am finally back to work.

I've had [...]

Everything is Amazing, Nobody’s Happy

Back from Spring Break… Sunburnt and tired (in a good way).

My friend Jeanne Gostnell sent me this video.

Check it out. Are you one of the people talked about in the video?

I'll bet you are.

 

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Like a Chicken With its Head Cut Off

I finally have a minute to catch up here… Things have been crazy busy, trading, writing (a little), doing a little design work, training, hanging with the family, et cetera. Posting will spotty for the rest of the month, as my family and I are getting ready for Kyanne’s spring break. Though money is tight we are going to travel for 5 days, visiting family and hopefully get a little sun. Which, since it [...]

Our New President

Happy New Year!

Not a lot of time to put up a post the last couple of weeks… What with the holidays, family coming to visit, and staying… hanging out with my family, et cetera…

I have been thinking a lot about the past year — as this time of year is really about reflection (for me). And [...]

How Wall Street Really Works

Sign of the Times

CHICAGO — Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich was arrested on Tuesday on charges that he brazenly conspired to sell or trade the U.S. Senate seat left vacant by President-elect Barack Obama to the highest bidder.

A Lot Like Catching Fish With Your Hands

So, the last couple of weeks have been as over-the-top busy as I can remember…

In between job hunting (an activity I absolutely LOATH by the way), I [...]

Strains Between McCain and Palin Aides Go Public

Who  won the pool?