Socialism Sells
Is 2026 going to be a good time to invest in a business in light of what just happened in New York City’s mayoral race? Peter Thiel was the first outside investor in Facebook in 2004. His gain was over 4,000%. If anybody understands capitalism, it is a guy like
Bye Bye Blues
About two months ago I finally accepted that I was in a prolonged funk. I was not profoundly depressed. I could laugh and have fun.
Take Me OUT OF the ball game?
I like baseball. I’m not one of those folks who keep box scores or who can tell you offhand a pitcher’s earned run average, but
Machine Tool Jenga
IMTS is coming in a couple of weeks, so it is a good time to assess where the industry is right now. It is apparent
Back to School
It’s back to school week in my neighborhood, which means later meals and parents waiting in our living room. My wife Risa will be practicing
The Summer of ’61
Lloyd is on vacation this week. Below is one of his favorite summer blogs he wanted to share with you again. It was originally published in August
Flipping the Script
I just listened to a fantastic story on the National Public Radio podcast, Invisibilia. The episode began with a story about a group of friends

