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Wright Brothers Day: From Sunday Best to Elastic Waistbands
Every December 17 we pause to honor the Wright Brothers, two bicycle mechanics from Ohio who looked at gravity and said, “We can probably negotiate with that.” On that blustery day in 1903 at Kitty Hawk, Orville and Wilbur Wright … Continue reading →
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Why Sometimes Doing Nothing is Pure Genius
Not long ago a friend nearing retirement confided in me with a heavy heart, his voice carrying a note of genuine surprise, a blend of disappointment and some bewilderment. While the market had soared in recent years, his retirement portfolio … Continue reading →