My Politics

“I am, at the Fed level, libertarian; at the state level, Republican; at the local level, Democrat; and at the family and friends level, a socialist. Nassim Taleb  from Skin in the Game To appl... Read More

Happy Hanukkah (Day 5)

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The story of Judas Maccabeus and the Maccabee Revolt in Judea was written about by the contemporary Roman historian Tacitus. Every time you wish someone a Happy Hanukkah you are acknowledging the hist... Read More

Passengers

Practice being a passenger. Growing old with grace means giving up tasks that you thought of as part of your identity. Driving and writing checks come to mind but there are lots of others. It is much ... Read More

Pasadena 1959

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This was Jack Gold, my father-in-law’s, first garage in Pasadena.  It was on Santa Anita Ave. south of Walnut and north of Colorado on the west side of the road.  it is no longer standing. Jac... Read More