Exter’s Pyramid in the 21st Century
John Exter was a famous 20th century American economist. His illustrious career included stints at MIT, the board of the…
The Long, Slow Death of Stamp Collecting
A few weeks ago I helped clean out my grandmother-in-law’s house. My wife’s grandma, now aged 90, had started to…
1950s Sheaffer Snorkel Statesman Fountain Pen & Mechanical Pencil Set
Photo Credit: PalsterPro 1950s Sheaffer Snorkel Statesman Fountain Pen & Mechanical Pencil Set Asking Price: $90 (price as of 2017;…
My Life as a Financial Cassandra
One of the most interesting figures in ancient Greek mythology is the Trojan woman Cassandra. According to legend, she had…