Monthly Archives: September 2012

A few — okay, more than a few — years ago, when I was in my late twenties, I started a new job with a major investment brokerage firm.  For those who appreciate detail, the employer was Merrill Lynch, Pierce, … Continue reading →

Don’t let the slimness of this volume or its form, direct address to the author’s small children, fool you.  A Gift to My Children may be read by an adult as serious advice on investing, on the inevitability of change, … Continue reading →

My practice is to read movie reviews only after I watch the movie, as I don’t want other reviewers to prejudice the viewing experience.  Such was the case with Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close.  Rarely have such negative reviews been … Continue reading →