Author Archives: Stan
Towards a political symphony
For sheer compositional innovation in timing and phrasing, there is no composer to rival Al di Meola. There is not one lyric in any piece he’s written. The story is in the emotion of the music, conveyed by the structure, … Continue reading
Why inflation doesn’t matter yet
In 2010, the year’s inflation rate was 1.64 percent. The year prior we experienced deflation for the first time in many decades, at -.34 percent. This year’s annual rate, so far, is averaging 2.14 percent. It’s not screaming upward, but … Continue reading
Choosing up sides
As you consider joining your fate with others, would you rather work with a lazy genius, or an average person who won’t give up?
Everybody has to earn a living
If you’re not rich, the point is clear. But even the wealthy must work at maintaining their wealth. While you and I toil full time at our respective means of generating an income, a rich person toils at keeping track … Continue reading