Supply chain disruptions and temporary demand increases have led to price spikes which seem to have become the norm lately. For the most part, they are not here to stay, so if you are considering a purchase, delaying may be wise. Patience may indeed pay off during this time of price tribulation. Supply and demand models form the cornerstone of modern economics, because at … [Read more...] about When supply and demand drive prices: When hotcakes are selling like hotcakes!
Life
Navigating the facets of everyday life including managing finances, growing old, being single, staying healthy and more.
Parable telling, teaching and nature
As an Indigenous person, who also loves the teachings of Jesus, I have often seen similarities between the way Jesus taught and the way many Indigenous people think. The way many of my ancestors used to teach life lessons and the Indigenous worldview speaks to the how we are all interconnected. We are interconnected through each other and through nature. That’s why many animals … [Read more...] about Parable telling, teaching and nature
Capitalism: friend or foe?
It’s my own fault, but I’m going to place a bit of the blame on COVID here – I’m watching too much TV these days. Too many movies. Too much news. Also… I’m getting kind of irritable. Ask my wife. I’m fed up with COVID. Fed up with not being able to connect with those I love in the way I used to. And fed up with the media. My latest frustration is how the media portrays … [Read more...] about Capitalism: friend or foe?
Five steps to making peace with transitions
With the click of a Send key, I moved into a new stage of life. Much as I love it, I resigned from writing for my local newspaper. It’s become stressful to keep up with conversations during interviews. In person, we wear masks; on the phone, I have difficulty hearing every word. And my body no longer tolerates stress. Making peace with transitions. This one is fairly easy. I … [Read more...] about Five steps to making peace with transitions
Indefinite uncertainty
Listlessness. Languishing. Apathy. Anxiety. Depression. Despondency. Do any of these resonate with you? If so, you are not alone. In fact, mental health professionals are noticing a significant change in their patients in the indefinite uncertainty of the pandemic. “We are really seeing a shift in how people are feeling about the pandemic, especially in the last month,” says … [Read more...] about Indefinite uncertainty