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Calvinball needs to stop

2 years 7 months ago
A few years ago the good people of Kentucky elected a Democrat governor. That's bad enough, but with Mitch McConnell in the hospital Republicans are now in a positive tizzy. They're afraid that McConnell might die or have to retire, leaving the governor free to appoint a Democrat to fill out his term. Naturally this ...continue reading "Calvinball needs to stop"
Kevin Drum

This Week In Gardening & Nature

2 years 7 months ago
Patrick Dexter on cello: Ukrainian folk song- “Oh, In the Cherry Garden” (YouTube) This week in the garden: Outdoors- sow radishes. Indoors- start tomatoes. Plan your 2023 Garden with Seed St. Louis Seed Starting/Planting Calendar Seed St. Louis Planting GuidesAsparagus Leeks Onions Potatoes Strawberries The Big List of St. Louis Area Plant Sales: African Violets, … Continue reading This Week In Gardening & Nature →
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Financial anxiety got you down? It’s probably more to do with savings than inflation.

2 years 7 months ago
Today the Washington Post asks, "Why Americans are so pessimistic about their finances?" After presenting three stories of families at different income levels, their conclusion is that the price of eggs is up. Unfortunately, their data doesn't really back this up, since household income has increased more than spending. So they take a different tack, ...continue reading "Financial anxiety got you down? It’s probably more to do with savings than inflation."
Kevin Drum