by Richard Baker | Feb 19, 2025 | Articles
“Oh no, not the eggs,” my wife exclaimed last night when the news showed a semi-truck on our local interstate had crashed in the snowstorm and ruined all the eggs in its trailer. All consumer prices are pushing higher, but my clients mostly talk about egg prices. That...
by Richard Baker | Feb 12, 2025 | Articles
As my daughter prepares to enter junior high in the fall of 2025, I find myself reflecting on how much the world around her is changing. Just as she is stepping into a new phase of learning, growth, and independence, the U.S. economy and stock market are also...
by Richard Baker | Feb 5, 2025 | Articles
Several years ago, I came home to find my young son wearing a Spider-Man costume, cowboy boots, and holding a whiffle ball bat. I smiled and thought, “That kid has a lot going on.” The current Congress isn’t wearing a Spider-Man costume, but they have a lot going on,...
by Richard Baker | Jan 29, 2025 | Articles
Aunt Betty won’t let competition crowd her space. My aunt brings her famous chicken and dumplings to every family gathering, and it always runs out fast. When asked for the recipe, she just smiles and says, “It’s a secret because I don’t want anyone else to bring it.”...
by Richard Baker | Jan 22, 2025 | Articles
I was probably too chubby to be caving, but my high school buddies wanted to go. Across the road from the little white church we attended was a big, beautiful cave. One day in high school, we set out crawling on our stomachs in shallow water, and the whole time, I was...
by Richard Baker | Jan 20, 2025 | Articles
My daughter’s wedding is in 58 days, and the topic at my house right now is wedding flowers. My wife planned on making the bouquets for the bride and eight bridesmaids. She bought flowers so she could start practicing and build her confidence, and at first, the...
