Commentary

Tuesday’s child may be full of grace, but in a number of ancient civilizations, Tuesday was associated with conflict or was considered unlucky.  The word is derived from the name of the Nordic god, Tyr, who was the god of single combat, and in ancient Greece, it was remembered as…

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In addition to being the final day of November, it is also the birthday of one of my favorite authors, who is best known as Mark Twain.  In celebration of his life’s work, here is one of my favorite quotes that has served me well, not only when it comes…

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Back in 1978, Hollywood released the movie Jaws 2, with the promotional slogan of “Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water.”  It seems that after the reaction that was witnessed across a number of markets last Friday, we can use the same phrase when…

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