Monthly Archives: April, 2024

The Hardest Part About Losing Our Dog Louis

The hardest part about losing our dog Louis is how losing him brought back feelings for others we’ve lost. That feeling of loss resurfaces....

America’s Most Productive Farmland at Risk

P. J. Huffstutter and Christopher Walljasper of Reuters tell their readers that as the Biden administration pushes to build up the green infrastructure, they...

Why is the Fed Always Surprised About Inflation

With the Fed heads meeting this week it begs the question: Why are they always surprised about inflation? When they target two percent inflation...

U.S. Natural Gas-Fired Electricity Generation Grew in 2022 & 2023

From the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Electricity generation from units that primarily consume natural gas in the U.S. Lower 48 states has increased for all...

Our Dog Louis Passed Away on April 17th

Our dog Louis passed away on April 17th. He was thirteen. When he was a puppy, our kids were in elementary school. “Hi, Mom,” one...

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Wealth Tax Fairytales: There Are No Dragons

You know that California is contemplating a tax on...

When I Think about Fidelity Investments and YOU

When I think about Fidelity Investments and you, I’m...

Constitution Pipeline Seeks Long-Term Gas Buyers

The proposed Constitution Pipeline, backed by President Donald Trump...

There Are Miracles After You Turn 65

Yesterday, Your Survival Guy talked about the money-making power...

US Auto Market Moves Toward Electrification, Led by Hybrid Growth

Nearly one-quarter of new light-duty vehicles sold in the...

FERC Orders New Grid Rules for AI and Data Centers

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has directed the...

SILENT TREATMENT: Market Adjusts to Warsh’s Lack of Guidance

The news media and some market participants aren't happy...

IEA Forecasts Strong Global Electricity Demand Through 2027

The International Energy Agency's (IEA) Electricity Mid-Year Update 2026...

Global Mining Race Intensifies Over Kenya’s Rare-Earth Treasure

Mrima Hill in Kenya's Kwale County, a forested area...

Remote Work, Layoffs, and Rising Costs Reshape Seattle’s Economy

Seattle, once a symbol of booming tech growth and...