Economics

Tin Foil Fig Futures

by bdunn on November 18, 2010

in Economics, Factory Food

This morning I let Bosco run down along the river while I picked three fat, black figs from a tree providing a surprise third crop, and then shelled a couple of handfuls of pecans for a spartan but very tasty breakfast. I picked up another half-basket (2-3 pounds) of pecans, then came inside to find [...]

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Don’t Be Ashamed Of What You Got

by bdunn on August 9, 2010

in Economics

My wife and I are exploring new ways to save money as, I suspect, are many other couples living in the Economic Outback of America. We hope and pray that prosperity shines its golden light on our family soon, but make layers of contingency plans against the worst, given the lack of evidence that either [...]

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A Tribute On Laborless Day

by bdunn on September 5, 2009

in Economics

This time, grill some burgers, raise a glass of beer and drink a toast to Laborless Day, in honor of the 10% to 20% of the American workforce who cannot find work, or anything meaningful that pays a living wage. The current state of labor affairs in the United States is this: We’ve just barely [...]

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