I live in Chicago, one of the world’s greatest cities. Every summer, there are almost too many concerts, festivals, and special events. But you know what? Wherever you live is pretty special, too. There are so many great places, all over the country. And your town has parks, museums, and special events, too. Your tax… [Read More]
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Paying for College: An avalanche is coming
In life, it is possible to know that huge changes are coming without knowing when they will come or what they will be. These metaphorical storms or avalanches are out there; will they blow off? Will they hit when no one is around or when hundreds of skiers are on the slopes? It’s clear that… [Read More]
Capitalism is eating itself
I’m a bit of a lefty, albeit one with a traditional education. I used to think that the flaw in capitalism was that its natural outgrowth was monopoly, but it’s not. Companies have a great way of screwing up. Sometimes this is due to the effect of disruptive technologies (Eastman Kodak); other times due to… [Read More]
Paying for college: Resales and the cost of textbooks
The cost of textbooks is an ongoing issue for college students. They cost two tons of money, and why? The textbook companies often blame the used book market. The argument is that the first sale of the book has to come at a high price in order to ensure a fair price for the value… [Read More]
The blogathon haiku
Today’s blogathon assignment is a haiku. Well, then: The blogathon calls for haiku, short poem but: harder than it looks
