We live in the desert so for us, a trip to the ocean is the perfect yang to our yin. The flock of seagulls, mostly flying in the same direction yet with a tinge of chaos, also serves as a …
In 1930, right after the stock market crash, Betty Boop appeared. The U.S. was in the throes of a Depression. Betty’s persona helped alleviate the country’s blues. (She also represented a departure from the stereotypical female).
Betty Boop had a …
Jackson Pollock-abstract expressionist painter
At the Museum of Modern Art in New York, curators viewed One: Number 31,1950 the way that Pollock painted it-laid horizontally. This provided a rare and fresh perspective. As such, the scale became more readily understood.…
Luckily, the Market is Tagged
For the first time, Diego perched himself on this chair by our trading screens. As today is the last Mish’s Daily for 2016, I wondered how Diego’s and the market’s action might be related.
The …
Bison in Formation on Carpet
Pasture bison are typically calm and easygoing animals. However, once confronted with ill-informed handlers they become "wild beasts." To prevent bison from stampeding, handlers must approach cautiously.
Bison prefer to stay within the herd. Once …
While at a holiday party, I found this Effanbee doll circa 1920 in the hostess’ guest room.
Originated in 1912, the Effenbee dolls became well known as the first realistically proportioned child doll.
What struck me about this doll, is …
Here’s to you, my friends and devoted readers. Wishing you and yours all the joys and love of the holiday season.
Next Daily with commentary and ETF analysis will be published on the afternoon of December 27th…
Perhaps the Gremlin at 20,000 in the Dow resembles the first angel. (Please regard the comparison in the spirit it is meant.)
Not necessarily warnings of “hail and fire mixed with blood…hurled down to earth,” as prophesied in the Revelations. …
In 1996, Elmo starred in a 60-minute television special called Elmo Saves Christmas. Known for his references to himself in the 3rd person, Elmo wants Christmas every day.
However, Elmo discovers that his wish for Christmas to happen every day …
Donning wreaths, tinsel, ornaments and lights, the Dow Jones Industrial Average crept towards 20,000.
Crept is the operative word. The DJIA made it to 19,987.63 without volatility and on half to three-quarters of the average daily volume.
With so much …
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