Where Have All The Lifeguards Gone?
I have always had a soft spot for lifeguards. It probably traces…
Browsing: My City Columns
June 14, 1951: UNIVAC 1 Powers On The First Universal Computer
During WW2, simple calculating/tabulating machines including the first computer facsimiles were used…
Inflation is a Tax
Suppose a President of the United States proposed raising taxes on everyone,…
A True Holiday
The first time I visited Spain, I went with my mother. She…
Relief from the Reserve?
The Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) was included in the 1975 Energy Policy…
Lost?
As I lay on my couch in a sinus infection stupor, my…
Entering Another Dimension May 11 is Twilight Zone Day
Imagine if you will a city down on its luck – holding…
The Great Bond Bubble Bust
On an April 12 podcast by Goldman Sachs called “Rising Stagflation Risks…
Pansy Perfect! Pansy Shortbread Cookies
After such a long winter, we are all looking to enjoy spring…
No Action Required
One of the best things about living in Houston, TX is being…