February 2026
US Economy: Eyes on the base of the “Y”.
The US economy continues to show a divide where wealthier consumers are benefiting from AI driven market appreciation and still driving consumption whereas the base of the “Y”, lower income consumers,... See more
In every area of public safety, declining physical fitness has reached a point of crisis. When it comes to “tactical athletes” (firefighters, police and corrections officers, EMS personnel), “physical components such as cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular... See more
According to the American Heart Association, walking is the most popular type of exercise. And why shouldn’t it be? Aside from the cost of comfortable shoes, it’s free — and you can do it pretty much anywhere. Walking provides proven health benefits, incl... See more
Six squirrels on the dead ash and the living pear.
No. Seven. Swish of tails across the branches.
They’ve pulled me from my sick chair to watch them
skip, stop. Fly back up the snowy trunks. White tails!
They bounce on such slender limbs. Now two or three... See more
January 2026
US Economy: Depends on your address.
The US economic picture continues to look mostly healthy but perception is largely dependent on consumer income. The most recent annualized estimate for Q3 real GDP growth (+4.3%) marked an acceleration wh... See more
