Author Archives: Stan

Boomers finally learn there aren’t any guarantees

Wisconsin has been a focus in the news, not as the only state with unfunded expenses in their budget, but as one that is the further down the road to the ugly solutions that must be employed by all public … Continue reading

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The first species to self-correct?

Standing around the patio fireplace here at the country inn, we talked about the terrible events in Japan and how the world’s economies are affected by the tragedies there, as well as by the social upheaval in north Africa and … Continue reading

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Do you talk to your pants?

It’s that time of year. I’m sitting down with my tax accountant, spreading out the papers. This mess is a little messier than usual. I can’t find my “organizer” that Thor had so thoughtfully sent in advance. So he asks … Continue reading

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Street economics

It has been interesting and educational to live these last 10 years or so in an urban environment, compared to the pastoral solitude of raising a family in Ramona. Noisier, certainly. But more interconnected. Everyone has a place in the … Continue reading

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