News

Scanning the headlines early, world events bear a striking resemblance to the splines of the power takeoff shaft on my old Kubota.  Or, perhaps, the stick of wood in an ancient movie that stops a bascule bridge gearing from squishing the damsel in distress as the bridge comes down. We hold that “people think in … Read More

There’s one task that has “come and gone” over the years – the thorny question about whether to put up holiday lights. Don’t know if you have priced them, lately. But, they can get expensive, depending on your lighting plans.  Which can be divided into Inside and Outside. The problem is further complicated based on … Read More

A number of readers have posted comments alluding to media reports that a bomb was the cause of the California 7.0 quake Thursday.  Reports Friday were claiming “elevated radiation levels.” Relying on two radiation monitoring networks, (one EPA and one private) we didn’t see anything abnormal. But there may be a lesson in acuity here.  … Read More

Since our roots are in economics – and specifically long wave economics as in Kondratieff –  we should begin with the money drivers, first. Specifically the Federal employment report just out: “Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 227,000 in November, and the unemployment rate changed little at 4.2 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics … Read More

Not exactly the kind of thing to brag about, but if you noticed the map on the “earthquake tireds I wrote about osome 8-Hours ago (and posted) we now know why: Official (revised): Event type:                       Earthquake Region:                           off the coast of Northern California Geographic coordinates:           40.299N, 125.377W Magnitude:                        7.0 Depth:                            10 km Universal Time (UTC):              … Read More

Before the morning ramble begins, just a quick comment on “seeing what’s coming.”  In other words, “the Future.”  Specifically, we’ve got concerns over a possible “target of opportunity” just ahead.  But let’s back up, first. During my life I’ve had the honor of deeply interviewing people whose work on suturing has been widely ignored by … Read More

Over the past week with our consigliere, some thoughts on near-term future have evolved. Strangely, the year ahead is looking more bi-polar than ever.  The “Reasonable Middle” is still missing in action. A pick up in the general news flow is cited, too. We begin with today’s ADP report and then launch into a world … Read More

Although earlier futures were soft, markets don’t feel like they are really ready to “roll over” until events coming this weekend. But, in the meantime, we are pondering just how deep America’s political corruption runs. What sets off this line of inquiry was the story about how a Judge rejects Elon Musk’s $56 billion pay … Read More

Joe Biden has – along with his crooked vice president and enabler War Party – told American’s “We rule you.” Politely, the semi-neutered press reported President Biden pardons his son Hunter Biden.  But to us, it’s a much Bigger Deal.  You see, the nut doesn’t fall far from the tree. Remember, it was a conspiracy … Read More

So much for the best laid plans of men, mice, and all that.  We got so wrapped up in discussing the state of world affairs Saturday, that somehow we didn’t start on the Big Antenna Projects until late. Oh, and I haven’t had time to get Drone #1 back in flying condition, so we might … Read More

A stock market event we referred to as the “slaughter of the elves” took place a few years back.  2018, but that’s from memory, and with enough turkey in the bloodstream, recall is a bit fogged. Still, desperate people (not wanting to leave office) and people who want to undercut whoever follows (ahem…) may be … Read More

Today is a “”tough one” out here in the wilds of East Texas.  Oh, the weather, while turning cold is OK.  Our house guest /consigliere has had a good time. Even got a case settled Wednesday afternoon.  Ah, the magic of MagicJack VOIP, multiple monitors, and Starlink. Yeah, all that stuff is fine.  And the Turkey … Read More

Coming up on 3 AM out here in East Texas.  Very pleasant night talking to George Noory on Coast-to-Coast (some additional show note links are in the next post). Back to bed and sleeping in – which I’ve only been able to do once in a long while. Need to get up and pop the … Read More