51st Edition The world of track and field is up in arms about a proposed rule change for the long jump. Currently, the long jump is measured from a fixed line. In essence, athletes must make their jump as close to that

49th Edition We are expecting our first grandchild sometime in late May, and that exciting and long-anticipated event has caused me to rethink a few things. Several of my friends who are already grandparents have given me lots of advice, starting

46th Edition In the early 1980’s when I was an equity analyst, I used to enjoy visiting manufacturing operations to learn more about the products companies made. One memorable trip was to Hershey’s chocolate plant in, you guessed it, Hershey, PA.,

41st Edition During my working career I would routinely write a newsletter in late December or early January sharing my outlook on the economy and stock market for the upcoming year. If you are anticipating a such an edition, my apologies,

33rd Edition I was planning to write a newsletter about rising crime and who actually pays for it, but then I remembered that Dick Butkus recently died. I’d much rather write about one of the greatest linebackers of all time than

28th Edition October 17th, 2023  Our True Identity What gives you your identity? I’ve been thinking about that question a lot lately. When I first meet someone, I always ask where they are from.  Where you grew up can be a big

27th Edition The Luckiest Generation My generation has been the luckiest generation in the history of our country. Our standard of living has reached an unprecedented level, one that is unlikely to be maintained, let alone exceeded, by future generations. Why this pessimistic

26th Edition  Dear Mayor Two months ago, I visited my hometown, Herkimer, NY.  When I grew up there in the 60s and 70s, it was a prosperous small town of around 10,000 people. It was supported by a few local, privately-owned manufacturing

25th Edition  Armchair Historians While it is generally accepted that the game of basketball was invited by Dr. James Naismith in Springfield, Massachusetts, some historians contend that the first official game was played elsewhere. How do I know this? Because that place was

22nd Edition  Why is it that many of history’s most impactful utterances have been the shortest? The Gettysburg Address, arguably the most famous speech ever given by a U.S. President was only 272 words and took President Lincoln only 2 minutes