Trade Downstream

March 8, 2010 by  

I generally start my day by the lake or the river watching  the sunrise and these days eagerly checking the progress of the melting ice. The birds are singing and  I can smell spring.

The lake is melting in many places but that doesn’t stop the   ice fishermen from advancing fearlessly with their sleds.   Giant puddles are forming   around the ice shanties.

The river, however,  is completely open and flowing. This morning a silver fox stood on the opposite shore and watched me for awhile. By the time I had the binoculars focused it was gone. Read more

What’s Your Guess?

February 22, 2010 by  

For Christmas I received a subscription to Money magazine . In the first issue there is a poll asking: Where will the Dow finish in 2010?

4 people were quoted.  A nurse said stocks will drop and she believes the middle class will struggle for a long time.  A teacher said it will be higher but before investing he needs to see unemployment drop. The city planner said the recent rally was premature but she doesn’t think things will get worse. Lastly, the account manager said he thinks it will be about the same. Read more

The Potential For An Exciting New Year.

January 3, 2010 by  

It has been snowing heavily  here for 3 days with  no end in sight. The  pristine beauty inspires a roaring fire, hot soup and a nap. Read more