Hello! It has been over a month since I have written in this blog. I thought I would comment for a minute on this state of (perceived–at least by me) contradiction from…
Author: Chris
The Simple Contrarian Beauty of Rebalancing
Hello! Today is the 15th of January, and it is my first post of 2020. I didn’t exactly plan not to blog until now, but to be honest, I didn’t have the…
The Fabulous Investing Decade of the 2010s (What’s Next?)
I started investing square in the middle of the decade, in April of 2015. We were already about six years into a fabulous bull market for stocks, and many people doubted it…
Ducks and Cats Would Understand
If you have ever had a cat, you will realize that they are basically constantly cleaning themselves. This never-ending grooming process can range from seeming amusing to seeming downright obsessive. They just…
A Heartfelt Connection with My Audience
This afternoon I performed a solo piano show for an enthusiastic audience which I would nearly describe as raving fans. I have performed at this venue numerous times before, and there are…
The 2010s: (My) Decade in Review
Well, here we are, a few days away from the end of the 2010s! Soon, it will be but a memory, like all decades before it. This decade was quite significant for…
Don’t Stop Believin… In the Joy and Magic of Life
I have always thought of today as the most magical day of the year. Christmas sparks in me many positive emotions, Joy, Love, and Magic being on top of the list. So…
A Holiday Plea For Common “Cents”
The Holidays can bring out the spendiness in a lot of us. It can be tempting to want to play Santa Claus with all our loved ones and friends. I certainly have…
Attack of the Sweets!
Ah, the Holidays. The music. The friends and family. The sweets… Yikes! In the last two weeks, we have held two Holiday parties. We have attended several more. In the course of…
Questions I Asked Myself for 2019
At the beginning of the year, I wrote myself a list of questions intended to help me have a great year: QUESTIONS FOR 2019 How can I keep a clear my mind…