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Mark Morgan Ford

Living on the Edge… of Your Couch
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Living on the Edge… of Your Couch

Jan 30, 2026 1 min read

Nothing Compares to Her… 
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Nothing Compares to Her… 

Jan 30, 2026 1 min read

I didn’t know she had died, so when I saw this, it took me aback. Here, in a theater in Dublin, Ireland, a 1,000-member choir sings Nothing Compares 2…

Mentorship: Older Than Empires (and Fishy Too)
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Mentorship: Older Than Empires (and Fishy Too)

Jan 23, 2026 1 min read

Where did the idea of mentorship and apprenticeship come from? Social scientists tell us it’s based on “reciprocity” – a relatively new term that we…

The Loyalty Question 
Entrepreneurship

The Loyalty Question 

Jan 23, 2026 9 min read

Since we are all reasonably well-read and unreasonably self-assured, my Sunday evening Zoom conversations with my brothers tend to be burnished with…

“The Monster Slash” 
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“The Monster Slash” 

Jan 23, 2026 1 min read

She’s completely wrong, but I love Elle Cordova so much that I gave her top honors for this spoof!

Confessions of a Not-Naturally Early Riser 
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Confessions of a Not-Naturally Early Riser 

Jan 20, 2026 2 min read

I’ve been working late these past several weeks – into the wee hours after midnight. That’s not good, because my best hours are in the morning when I…

An Open Letter to Outraged Victims of Discrimination 
Social Issues

An Open Letter to Outraged Victims of Discrimination 

Jan 20, 2026 7 min read

Part 1: Let’s Sort Out the Truths and the Myths of Social Injustice Did you know that being tall gives you a measurable advantage in life? Tall people…

The Truth About the Much-Touted Gender Pay Gap
Economics

The Truth About the Much-Touted Gender Pay Gap

Jan 20, 2026 3 min read

Just the Facts You have no doubt heard at least a dozen times that there is a “gender pay gap” in the US – i.e., that women make only about 80% (79% to…

Housing, Ideologies, and NYC: Answering the Big Questions
Social Issues

Housing, Ideologies, and NYC: Answering the Big Questions

Jan 18, 2026 1 min read

Today, I take a crack at answering two somewhat related questions: (1) Will New York City survive Mamdani’s plans to make housing “more affordable”?

Is There Really a Difference Between Socialism & Communism?
Economics

Is There Really a Difference Between Socialism & Communism?

Jan 18, 2026 3 min read

It’s a question that comes up almost every time one gets into a discussion about the virtues of “Socialism.” Libertarians, Free Market advocates, and…

“Socialism vs. Economics: What Really Works?”
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“Socialism vs. Economics: What Really Works?”

Jan 18, 2026 1 min read

Why I Do What I Do 
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Why I Do What I Do 

Jan 18, 2026 1 min read

From MH re my Jan. 2 “Predictions” issue: “I’m enjoying your newsletter. I’m glad you took 14 hours to plan your 2026. I started a journal this year…