‪Reminder: The daily ups and downs of the stock market only really matter to the retail investor.

For those who play the long game, ups and downs should be evaluated and adjusted for over decades.

This includes your retirement strategy.

Don’t let the game play you.


Reminder: Part of this whole thing on tariffs is meant you to distract you from things like this.

There’s lots going on we need to pay attention to enough to speak/fight out/back against. Keep your eyes open. Realize when the game is playing you.


While we need to call him by the name we’ve given him so that he learns it, I keep wanting to call him him Mr. Martini.


New addition to the family. This is Ernest. Ernie for short. You’ll likely be seeing a lot more of him.


I would love to hear folks thoughts on this. Especially if you work for a college or university.


Leiter Reports: A Philosophy Blog: Stanley from Yale to Toronto

The canaries are leaving the coal mine.


College rating so far this trip gleaned from Beatrix’s comments…

  • Brandeis: A bit dated and not the right vibe.
  • Tufts: Would be a contender but Mom is alum and B does not want to follow footsteps.
  • Connecticut College: Surprisingly near perfect. A new top contender.

Next: Bard and Amherst.


Also, a random observation…

The tote bag of choice on New England college campuses is the full size Trader Joe’s tote bag. White with blue trim. Even at Harvard.


These two observations are incredibly important for understanding the Newspeak of the current regime.


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