Thursday, February 26, 2026

Yield, Milo

“Thin-Flation”

  I recently mentioned how “shrinkflation” is just another hidden way that inflation is hurting us all. Companies are putting less product into the same...

Put-It-Together-Yourself America

  I fondly remember the days of yesteryear when I could go to a store and buy what I wanted from the in-store inventory. Usually,...

Drought magnet

  Apparently, I’m a “drought magnet.” Today, rural Chase County, Kansas, where I used to live, is getting a good soaking — four inches or...

Living the life of Riley … in Riley

Well, faithful readers, Nevah and I have finally moved and settled into our new home and our new fiber optic internet connection (it’s fast)...

Still in limbo

Folks, I know you’re probably getting sick and tired of my recounting all the ways ol’ Nevah and I are getting ready for our...

Mixed-up times

These are mixed-up times for me. I’m writing this column in advance of our anticipated move to our new home. So, that means, if...

Mixed-up times

These are mixed-up times for me. I’m writing this column in advance of our anticipated move to our new home. So, that means, if...

Life cycles

We are in the midst of beautiful autumn. That means, we are watching life’s circles unfold. Last week, we had 4.5-inches of blessed rain...