Category Archives: MN Gordon

Jabberwocky Adhesive Tape

Posted on June 7, 2013 by MN Gordon

Beware the Jabberwock, my son! The jaws that bite, the claws that catch! Beware the Jubub bird, and shun The frumious Bandersnatch! — Lewis Carroll, Jabberwocky One Scratch Below More is revealed each and every day.  For instance, the St. … Continue reading →

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Market Forces and Market Intervention

Posted on May 31, 2013 by MN Gordon

Stocks sprinted higher on Tuesday, releasing the pent up demand that developed over the long weekend.  The Dow rose 106 points.  According to several headlines we read, Dow stocks were boosted by strong housing and consumer confidence reports. Then, on … Continue reading →

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Our Trip to Sunny Fields

Posted on May 28, 2013 by MN Gordon

“Velkommen til Solvang!” greeted the cheerful woman behind the counter at Birkholm’s Bakery & Cafe on Sunday morning.  We had just made the drive with our wife and kids up Highway 101 and were eager to sink our teeth into … Continue reading →

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The Mad World of Money

Posted on May 24, 2013 by MN Gordon

About 4.4 million workers disappeared from the labor pool over the last four years.  Where did they go?  No one quite knows, exactly. They don’t show up in the unemployment numbers.  But they do exist, hidden behind the statistical shadows.  … Continue reading →

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