I suppose if I ever feel like I need some counselling, that I’m not doing well, before I call the doctor (and everyone should feel free and compelled to do so) I might first of all go out and clean the van. I find this to be a very therapeutic activity. I’m not really sure…
Category: thoughts
Sand
What commodity do we buy and sell globally more than oil or gas? Yup, sand. I didn’t have any idea, but it’s the main ingredient in construction (concrete) and in anything and everything glass – think screens! And guess what? Unlike oil and gas it’s not a regulated industry so the mining of sand, or…
Keep your eye on inflation
There’s an interesting trend happening in our economy and it has to do with the incredible increases in cost. Take for instance lumber – it is moving into unchartered territory for cost, for example a 2X4 which was at 2.50 is now $7.50. And the people are still buying. The average home is about 20%…
