In 1878, after nine days of Nun’s prayers, a rare helix-shaped spiral staircase leading up to a loft appeared at the Loretto Chapel in Santa Fe.
With no attachment to a wall and built with dowels and wooden pegs, this …
A hot air balloon is made of a fabric gas bag (envelope) with an opening at the bottom. Attached to the envelope is a basket that carries passengers.
The burner, fueld by propane, injects a flame which heats the air …
Even this fast-running Roadrunner pauses at the Handicapped Parking sign.
A bird born to run, it can outrace a human. It can kill a rattlesnake. It thrives in the harsh desert landscape.
Last week, the market paused at the many …
How many hard hats does it take to remove a sapling?
Apparently five. One to control the forklift and four to stand around and watch.
Ok, derivation of an old joke. However, applicable to last week’s market action.
First off, …
Continuing with the Wild West theme, “Buffalo Bill” Cody staged the period with “border dramas.” Buffalo Bill’s fame as a westerner gave his shows star appeal and an aura of authenticity.
The market has had its own border drama this …
Yesterday, we explored the myths and truths of the old Wild West and the current Wild Market.
Back in the day, rowdy frontier towns gave rise to saloons, which in turn gave rise to the “saloon girl.”
The “saloon girl,” …
Pull into Pinos Altos, NM and get a sense of the old Wild West.
Trade the current market and also get a sense of the old Wild West.
Both the market and the Wild West are fraught with myths and …
On April 4th I asked, “Is Wall Street the New Sesame Street?”
At the time, we surmised that Elmo is a worried NASDAQ and Abby with the lower position on the seesaw, is a cautious Economic Modern Family.
With Earnings …
Sometimes, you head out on a trail with a specific route mapped out.
Other times, you head out and see an unexpected trail to follow.
Last weekend, we started out hiking a well traversed trail. Suddenly, an arrow pointing to …
We checked into a Route 66 hotel. Where art once hung, (reluctant to think an original painting), was now a pronouncement of theft.
Where investors once hung confidence, is now a pronouncement of robbery.
What has been stolen? The Bullish …
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