Category Archives: random
My Cultural Ignorance
There are several cultural touchstones I remain rather ignorant of, despite countless references to them throughout my six decades of existence. Peter Pan, for example. As a child, I ate plenty of his peanut butter, saw the animated Tinker Bell … Continue reading
Leisure Time
For over twenty years, researchers have collected data on how, where, and with whom our countrymen spend their time via over a quarter-million interviews. I find it interesting to compare my habits to the “average American”, especially since in less … Continue reading
X to Z Shifts in Alcohol, Driving, Sex, and More
I am intrigued by societal shifts. Economics is usually one of the largest drivers of change, and the internet and then smartphones and social media and the COVID-19 pandemic have also had significant impacts. Data shows increasing contrasts between my … Continue reading
I’m a Buster, Not a Boomer
When I was growing up, there was much talk about “The Generation Gap”, which at the time referred to Baby Boomers’ counterculture and divergence from their parents’ values. Eventually, another gap developed between the Baby Boomers and my subsequent Generation … Continue reading
Steady as she goes
When there is an economic recession, we hear about major losses in stock valuations, job losses, and the impact on retirement savings. Economists worry that Trump’s trade wars could trigger another one, with a market correction and a bear market … Continue reading
Meador Manor 