Economics for Idiots, and You
Regarding the U.S. economy, the bad news is that there is no good news.
Columns 2019 - 2021
Discovering "Decorating Wine"
The prospect of decorating for the holidays every year no longer fills me with dread.
Words and Usage
We have way too many words in the English language.
Trump Exceeds My Low Expectations
I was tired of the same old governmental disfunction. I welcome fresh, new disfunction.
More I.C. History Than Necessary
Surprisingly interesting details about my grandfather, a University of Iowa star athlete over 100 years ago.
Not About My 50th High School Reunion
I’m sure I’ll attend and have the same question that I did at our last reunion; “Who invited all these old people?”
Mentioning Unmentionables
A Press-Citizen editor was impressed that I could write 700 words just about my underwear...
Few Musicians Profit From Digital Distribution
One of my bands has a song that was streamed on Spotify, for which we received the princely sum of $0.00008207.
Coping With a Pandemic at Hickory Hill
I’m working from home these days, and LuAnn isn’t happy about having me underfoot.
Investment Advice for the Financially Impaired
Despite my lofty UI education, my first attempts at investing were pretty much failures.
Awaiting My New Recycling Containers
Trumpets sounded, the clouds parted, and shafts of blinding light descended from the heavens.