Way back in 2013, Boulder County flooded. We had moved to Longmont only months before and now the police were knocking on our door ordering us to evacuate. The gentle stream near our new home normally looks like this: But in September of 2013, it looked like this: Where the sidewalk ends... Wait, it's not supposed to end there! This bridge would get washed out … [Read more...] about The Upside
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Frozen Dinosaurs, Axe Murderers, Murderous Multiples, Ignorance, Recession, And Depression
So, back in August, I wrote this: And 7 months later, here we are. (Side-note: I sandbagged it. The S&P 500 and Dow Jones are 30% and 35% off their all-time highs respectively.) I'm no clairvoyant. I could have predicted a downturn at just about any time in history and been correct. Markets go mostly up, but they go down too. Frequently. I also had no idea … [Read more...] about Frozen Dinosaurs, Axe Murderers, Murderous Multiples, Ignorance, Recession, And Depression
Backup Plans For Backup Plans
The world has become a strange, foreign place; unlike the one I'm accustomed to. I was at the grocery store a couple of days ago and it was packed. There was a line of people that ran the length of the store. The shoppers were waiting to get to the dairy section which was empty. If you think the apocalypse in on, fresh foods aren't the best choice. Yesterday, I took a … [Read more...] about Backup Plans For Backup Plans
The Virus and Mr. Market’s Temporary Hiatus
Most things that are worthwhile are a struggle. If you want to become great at an instrument, you're going to have to practice a lot. Yo-Yo Ma, the cello supervirtuoso, practices about 2,000 hours per year. If you want to become a great athlete, you're going to have to put in lots of time training and take care of your body. Hello, broccoli! If you want to become a … [Read more...] about The Virus and Mr. Market’s Temporary Hiatus