The winds of the wolf’s breath are coming back to haunt us, again. Amid the talk of deflation and of falling house sales, gold has found its way to the $1240s, and silver is in the $19s. It’s been two years since the crisis blew up, and people are still unemployed and still in debt…. [Read More]
Weekend Reading: Last Days of Summer
Guest Posts My first guest post is live! The theme is “the difference between volunteering and forced giving”, through a tale of a traveler, a poor woman, and a scheming farmer. Thanks to Christian Common Cents for publishing! Weekend Reading The Yakezie gives us some more details about membership and the belt system.
Your First Home: a Condo, or a House?
When looking for your first (or subsequent) home, you have one big decision to make before you look further: “Should I get a condo, or should I get a house?” The decision depends on where you are in life, and what you are looking to get out of your new home. Condos have become all… [Read More]
Is It Time to Nuke the Spill?
Another week passes by, and another tens of thousands of barrels of oil gush out into the Gulf of Mexico, adding to what is possibly the U.S.’ worst environmental disaster. With the failure of one attempt to stop the leak after another, pundits are now starting to look at more drastic (and perhaps insane) alternatives,… [Read More]
Cultural Richness and Weekend Reading
The picture above was taken at the Angkor temple complex in Siem Reap, Cambodia. This temple complex is a testament to the richness of the cultures and history of the world. I highly recommend visiting the region at least once in your life. Why mention it? Because I have been hearing and talking a lot… [Read More]