There is so much in the news these days that thinking of something about which to write offers no challenge, unless you want to write something uplifting and encouraging. Then, it becomes a bit of a challenge. Even the reporting on the current events generally proves discouraging. The world watches as two major wars rage … Continue reading Morning Memo – 2023-11-30
Author: Jim Berger
Morning Memo – 2023-11-24
Black Friday My friends at the Foundation for Economic Education did some digging about the origin of the reference to "Black Friday" (Why Is Black Friday Called Black Friday?). Even though there are several stories about where the term "Black Friday" came from, for me it simply means, "Stay away from all the crazy people … Continue reading Morning Memo – 2023-11-24
Morning Memo – 2023-11-23
Thanksgiving This year has moved at an incredible pace. It seems like it was July 4 only yesterday. Now, it is Thanksgiving. Next thing you know it will be 2024. It should be an interesting year. I don't see this day as much different than any other day, with a few exceptions. I won't be … Continue reading Morning Memo – 2023-11-23
Morning Memo – 2023-11-22
The Middle Ground Fallacy I recently watched a video about a concept I had thought about for several years but for which I had no name. I now know that it's called "The Middleground Fallacy." The video opens with the following quote, which pretty well sums up the entire concept if you decide not to … Continue reading Morning Memo – 2023-11-22
Morning Memo – 2023-11-20
Welcome to Morning Memo I want to welcome you to what I have dubbed the Morning Memo. As you can tell by the time at which this is published "Morning Memo" amounts to only a name. I reserve the right to publish this anytime I feel like it. I intend to give the name some … Continue reading Morning Memo – 2023-11-20