More and more common when communicating on social media is the use of abbreviations. SMH, which traders identify as the symbol for the ETF for Semiconductors, in Instagram world stands for “Shaking my head.”
In social media SMH mostly stands …
Whoever designed the packaging for this toy, appropriate for ages 5 and up, has my total admiration. The creator of slogans like “Blow ‘Em! Catch ‘Em! Eat ‘Em! along with “Squeeze Me! My Tongue Pops Out,” or “Candylicious Bubbles, Bubbles …
One culture’s positive sign is another culture’s ominous one. One market instrument’s auspicious move from the policy of continuing low interest rates is another instrument’s reason for dread.
Although the symbol on the left has its oldest reference dating back …
It was the best runaway gap, it was the worst runaway gap. Ok, maybe a literary stretch, I nonetheless want to highlight the difference between a runaway gap (also known as a measuring gap) with follow through versus one without.…
2 years ago, rabbits ate every single one of my tomatoes before they could ripen. Last year I lost all my tomatoes to a beetle infestation. This year, my vegetable garden thrives. The cherry tomatoes have already yielded many succulent …
On June 13, 2016 I wrote a piece on the Rallysaurus. The main point, “The Rallysaurus slowed down markedly at the beginning of 2016. Nevertheless, with many but certainly not all continuing to enjoy top of the food chain status, …
Open to many interpretations, this photo raises questions. The man holding the boy doesn’t look comfortable. The boy the man is holding balances an ominous message.
I chose this photo to illustrate the portentous message our Economic Modern Family has …
The type of full moon that occurred last night, July 19th is commonly known as the Full Buck Moon. It symbolizes the time of the year when a male deer or buck, starts to grow new antlers.
The Economic Modern …
Photo by JR Lancaster
These petroglyphs date back around 1500 years ago. However, they could just as easily have been drawn 150,000 years ago as drawn today. Why?
With hunters in pursuit, the herd mentality has both the antelope and …
Typically situated near volcanic areas, geysers are fragile phenomena. When active, they can intensely spray hot water and steam. However, if conditions change, they can just as easily go dormant.
The S&P 500 and the Dow have already made new …