“May you live in interesting times.” And, as Robert Kennedy said in a Cape Town speech (1966) “Like it or not we live in interesting times.” Although Kennedy attributed the quote to a “Chinese curse” there is no support in the literature for such a phrase. We know a few multicultural white hats. This morning, … Read More
As something of a perma-Bear I am frequently found playing the short side of markets; betting things will get worse, not better. No, I don’t suffer from depression, except insofar as we all do in a “do-nothing economy.” Nor do we cower for fear of the future. Still, being short – being right – and … Read More
Warrior Moon is tomorrow, or rather, tonight, depending on which side of the International Dateline you’re on. The term is rarely seen, outside of the old historical pieces, and even then, it’s often in concert with other language. In 1907 it appears in Henry Smith Williams’ World History discussing a people who “worshipped a warrior … Read More
“Never let a good crisis go to waste.” ~Winston Churchill Although the headlines are frantically crazy, saying things like “Frantic 48-Hours to Stop Europe from War,” we have a more even, perhaps even data-driven way of looking at events in Future that have not-yet condensed into conscious Realms. “Looking Glass” Confusion We have a pretty good idea … Read More
Had the weather stayed a bit warmer Saturday, I would have wired up a solar panel, charge controller, knife switch, and the on-demand 12 VDC water pump for the rainwater fresh H2O catchment system. Made me remember to write down some notes about parallels between home ownership and living on a sailboat as I did … Read More
Although we had been pulling for a rally to appear Friday, markets sank and with it, odds of semi-global war in coming weeks and months increases. Except, few media are yet differentiating the role of digital partisans in what could be a “‘world-redefining change period.” The pending Euro War, pressures on Taiwan, and of course … Read More
With odds of war in Europe edging higher (quickly) we are seeing what could easily morph from a “string of bad luck from the fish market” into a full-blow Global Revolution. World War III on phones. This is “big picture” stuff. But here are the elements: Canadian Truckers have not only made their point, but … Read More
It’s the trifecta from hell. But, unless you’re making bets on Sunday’s Stupor Bowl, those are the games in progress. Sure, sure, the media is selling hard on Covid rules relaxation (“END OF COVID RULES?” leading here). But it’s only a “courtesy pivot” from the WEF’s “Great Reset” agenda – which is JAM (just another monetization) the way … Read More
Where we ask “What will constitute “value” or “storehouse of value” 20-years from now? Once upon a time, this was such a simple damn question. But, with the rate of change changing and technology obsoleting whole segments of “work” – we have to raise our heads up once in a while and ask the obvious … Read More
We never offer investment advice around here. Just an odd way of looking at finances wrought by cobbling an F/U lifestyle of a complexified minimalist. The notion of minimalism is fine. But, in a technological age, anyone trying to relive Thoreau’s Walden is crazy. Even though we have been premature dropouts from high-pressure city life, we … Read More
Ure’s Manifesto time. Since little is going on in the financial world (yes, market may decline, but this ain’t advice), we think it’s time to briefly consider how WWM (Wrong-Way Media) has botched its attempted dump of their “Insurrection” narrative on the public. Since our Reality is data-based, a 3-year clip of Google Trends highlights how … Read More
Before our dig-in, a couple of random health notes. 73 is about a week away and most people guess me a decade (or more) younger. How? Up and at ’em early this morning. (Like 3 AM early.) Been using the “speed crown” a bit and the increase in both personal focus and energy is remarkable. … Read More
After putting on a good show part of Friday, markets weakened at the close. And with the opening of the Beijing Olympics, we’re only 13-days from the wrap-up of events there. Already, though, bullets are flying in Ukraine. Not a lot of ’em, but enough to tell markets “This problem may not be going away.” … Read More