Governance by ScapegoatThe use of a scapegoat in politics is nothing new, and for Custer County Commissioner Bill Canda, who has proven himself incapable of…Oct 3, 2023Oct 3, 2023
Survivorship Bias in Journalism and HistoryI was talking to a friend and reader this past weekend over the phone and he brought up a point that I do not spend enough time on in the…Aug 1, 2021Aug 1, 2021
Published inLearning Through PainNot Playing a Zero-Sum Game in Ranching: Chapter 2The Problem With Grain AgricultureJul 22, 2021Jul 22, 2021
Published inLearning Through PainThe Ignorance of Killing a CoyoteOne of the sure signs of spring are when the buzzards nest on the trees in town. They spread out their wings to catch the morning sun in an…Jul 18, 2021Jul 18, 2021
Politicians Need PrivacyHaving more transparency in the political process is a good thing; right? As a culture here in Colorado, and in the United States, there…Jan 12, 2021Jan 12, 2021
When Humanity Collided with the Problem of InductionOriginally published in the Wet Mountain Tribune on December 24, 2020Dec 30, 2020Dec 30, 2020
A moment off of the treadmillOver the years I have learned to appreciate Thanksgiving over all the other holidays, and no it's not because of the food, because it asks…Nov 26, 2020Nov 26, 2020
Published inLearning Through PainMistakes of a New RancherWhen I was working as a broker-in-training at a Charles Schwab call center, I would often stare out the window near my cubical. On clear…Dec 1, 2019Dec 1, 2019
Letter to Stewart Band about Mariana Mazzucato (Sent 2014)Dear Stewart Brand,Oct 30, 2019Oct 30, 2019
Get Grass-Fed beef for $3.60 per PoundI am giving up one of my little secrets that have helped me to build my cattle herd. For me, this is how I arbitrage the price of beef…Jul 15, 20192Jul 15, 20192
