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There's No Getting Around 'The Pick And Shovel Work.'
Last night’s dinner with a friend was made more somber with news of the passing of Representative Jackie Walorski.
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Things That Make Midwesterners Scratch Their Heads
Out here this writer doesn’t pretend to comprehend the world of Silicon Valley finance.
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Argument
Fierce at times.
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Gonna Try Again
I was recently going through some collected stuff trying to “declutter” and came upon a large glass container with some wine I tried to make a few years…
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"Transactional" Hits Its Pre-Ordained Wall
Back in the old neighborhood there was an expression frequently cited by those of Italian descent.
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The Recession Prediction Business
You’ve probably heard the old joke about the “expert” who predicted eight of the last three recessions.
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Rails
When I moved to a small Indiana town in 1978, the apartment I rented was near railroad tracks.
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Learning Curve
Years ago I was advised not to get involved in something late in life that I didn't know much about.
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Maybe we've had our "recession?"
Our local paper has an article about the mixed economic indicators that the economy has been sending.
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2023 Prediction
Back in the 80s, sometimes (in marketing circles) one heard the admonition, “Sell the sizzle, not the steak.” And, you’ll recall, Walter Mondale-riffing…
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Active Shooting Last Night
There was an active shooting in my small Indiana town last night.
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Look To The Left And The Right
One thing I’ve learned over the years is that it’s a good practice to see where you fall relative to your peers in the employment market even if you are…
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