We don’t want to experience runaway inflation. But beware its opposite, deflation, which now threatens (see also this). What’s so bad about lowered prices? Plenty, at least potentially. Too broad a decline can lead to lessened salaries that then become … Continue reading →
Is anyone else trying to travel over the holidays? Anyone else having trouble? My already-rescheduled flight, due to leave this evening, was unceremoniously (and unapologetically) canceled last night by the airline, which informed me via a terse email with the … Continue reading →
It has been so cold, snowy, and blustery these last couple of days that I’ve resorted to wearing a garment I only reserve for the most trying of times, weatherwise: my full-length down coat, a Michelin-like affair that encases me … Continue reading →
Congratulate me, folks. Even though I’m basically a party-pooper nondrinker, I have finally found a wine I like. It’s called “Malbec” and is primarily from Argentina: In France it is generally a grape used for blending, with very little vine … Continue reading →
As you probably know, Illinois governor Blagojevich made a speech yesterday in which he conceded nothing and stated his intention to fight “until I take my last breath.” He also quoted that useful old chestnut, Kipling’s “If.” He says the … Continue reading →
In New England, the fact that the calendar-based beginnings and endings of the seasons rarely seem to line up with the actual changes in the weather is often cause for snickering. Fall begins before the leaves turn. And spring? Don’t … Continue reading →
One of the “promises” of the recent campaign has been the threat that the overwhelming nature of the Democrats’ victory would allow them to push their long-held dream of imposing (re-imposing, that is) the Fairness Doctrine. And now it may … Continue reading →
Ever since Obama began sporting this sort of sign it’s put me in mind of “The Mikado:” In fact, in connection with any sort of governmental and legal ridiculousness, you can hardly go wrong if you think of “The Mikado.” … Continue reading →
The so-called “independent auditor” of Madoff’s Ponzi scheme seems to have been something of a storefront operation. Unbelievable that this didn’t raise red flags. Oh, wait. Apparently, it did, according to the article. But the red flags didn’t raise any … Continue reading →
It came as a surprise to me to hear that Caroline Kennedy is pushing to be appointed as the replacement for New York Senator Hillary Clinton. I had always been under the impression that Caroline was a quiet and retiring … Continue reading →
If so—or even if not—I am shamelessly promoting myself for grande conservative blogress diva 2009. Why not? You have until Thursday night at midnight to vote. It’s too late to vote early (I just found out about this). But you … Continue reading →
My power came on yesterday afternoon. By the time I got back home, it was toasty warm and everything was working again. It was like watching something that had been dead come back to glowing life. I need to chase … Continue reading →