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Mark Morgan Ford

Economics for Children 
Economics

Economics for Children 

Jan 18, 2026 1 min read

The Tuttle Twins take a ride through a world without freedom.

What Does Literary Fiction Have to Do with Figure Skating?
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What Does Literary Fiction Have to Do with Figure Skating?

Jan 12, 2026 3 min read

I just read The Last Painting of Sara de Vos by Dominic Smith, this month’s selection for the Mules (my book club). Smith is impressively adept at…

Having pest problems? 
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Having pest problems? 

Jan 12, 2026 1 min read

No need for a pest control service if you have a well-trained dog! (Since you asked: The breed is Patterdale Terrier.)

What A Week: My Honest Take
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What A Week: My Honest Take

Jan 7, 2026 1 min read

It’s been a hell of a week! Want to know what I think about what’s happening? Read on…

What Else Happened Last Week?
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What Else Happened Last Week?

Jan 7, 2026 1 min read

* The S&P 500 completed one of its best three-year runs ever, rising around 80% from the start of 2023 through Dec. 31, 2025. Wall Street thinks…

Three Stories About Modern American Corruption
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Three Stories About Modern American Corruption

Jan 7, 2026 1 min read

* Our Taxes Support Somalian Scams? This woman is making a point that has been coming up since Musk tried to get government waste under control with…

A Sewing Quiz That Humbled Me
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A Sewing Quiz That Humbled Me

Jan 7, 2026 1 min read

What do you know about sewing? I didn’t expect to do well on this quiz and I didn’t, getting only 12 out of 20

Andy Kaufman’s Absurd Genius
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Andy Kaufman’s Absurd Genius

Jan 7, 2026 1 min read

1976: Andy Kaufman Lip-Syncs “Old MacDonald” with Audience Volunteers Hard to believe this was 50 years ago. After working in small comedy clubs in the…

My Uncensored, Unabashed, and Possibly Unlikely Predictions for 2026
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My Uncensored, Unabashed, and Possibly Unlikely Predictions for 2026

Jan 2, 2026 1 min read

There are almost certainly millions of articles posted on the internet today offering predictions for 2026. And yet I’m offering you another one. Why…

Planning Ahead
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Planning Ahead

Jan 2, 2026 1 min read

I spent New Year’s Day planning what I’m going to do in 2026. It took me 14 straight hours. I know how that sounds to some people. I’m aware of the…

My Predictions for AI Technology, the US Stock Market, and the US Economy
Economics

My Predictions for AI Technology, the US Stock Market, and the US Economy

Jan 2, 2026 6 min read

All thoughtful men that are concerned about humanity will be concerned about its future – i.e., hopeful that it will be good for our species, but also…

Other Fun and (Possibly) Probable Predictions for 2026
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Other Fun and (Possibly) Probable Predictions for 2026

Jan 2, 2026 3 min read

* Concerns about cyber- and digital-security will grow due to increased threats and attacks. Deepfakes in local advertising, fake business news in…