<March 9, 2022> Have you ever wondered if members of the Federal Reserve do their own grocery shopping? I know I have. Sometimes their...

<February 9, 2022> My son and I have a dinnertime routine. As we finish eating, he looks at me, looks at his remaining vegetables, and...

<December 16, 2021> Growing up in the 1970’s and 1980’s, we didn’t have cable television. Instead, we had the good old rabbit ears TV...

<November 30, 2021> Whether bullish or bearish, few can argue this is not one of the most fascinating times in the history of financial...

<November 4, 2021> A CEO once told me that he liked to put his company’s sails up when the wind wasn’t blowing. He was referring to his...

<September 28, 2021> In an attempt to take advantage of the housing bubble, in 2005 we sold our home in Jacksonville Beach, Florida and...

<September 2, 2021> People often say it’s the small things in life that matter most. Whether it’s that first sip of an early morning...

<July 21, 2021> Once or twice a week my son and I shoot basketball at a local park. During our last session I jokingly said, “I’ll bet...

<July 1, 2021> Despite growing evidence that inflation may stick around longer than the Federal Reserve expected, the debate on whether...

<June 2, 2021> On April 27, 2021, Charles de Vaulx, a prominent absolute return investor, died. While we didn’t know Charles personally,...

<April 29, 2021> A few weeks ago, I had breakfast with an old friend and realtor, Chris. He just sold his beach property and wanted to...

<March 30, 2021> Whether it occurs in everyday life or while investing, there’s nothing like finding a free dollar. I enjoy it so much,...

<March 4, 2021> One of the things we treasure most about our strategy is its flexibility. When we believe our opportunity set is...

<January 29, 2021> A friend called me today to let me know he made 113% in one day on a SPAC. I congratulated him and encouraged him to...

<December 29, 2020> The office retailer, Staples, introduced the “Easy Button” in a 2005 Super Bowl ad. Starring in the commercial was a...

<December 4, 2020> In 1993 I started my career in the investment management industry. The economy was coming out of a recession and...

<November 6, 2020> After dropping my kids off at school last week, I noticed a gas station promoting $1.75 gasoline. “Wow,” I thought,...

<October 1, 2020> The day most parents dread finally came. Last week, my 8-year old son and I had the “big talk.” You know the one, the...

<September 10, 2020> The summer is coming to an end in Florida, and you know what that means. It’s little-league baseball season!...

<August 5, 2020> As a small cap value manager in 1999, one of the most difficult things to do wasn’t finding value—there were bargains...