Asking the Right Questions
My American Adventure: backpacking in South America
“Remember to look up at the stars and not down at your feet. Try to make sense of what you see and wonder about what makes the universe exist. Be curious. And however difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do…
My American adventure: making an impact in Xela
Hola mis amigos It is Wednesday evening here in Xela, Guatemala. I am writing from my apartment, with my panoramic backdrop of the city surrounded by the mountains, the various shades of blue as the mountains and sky meet before the night sets in…
My American adventure: Toronto and Mexico City
Hola mis amigos. As I write this I am on my flight out of Mexico City to Tapachula, a town in Chiapas in the South of Mexico and on the border of Guatemala. I spend two nights there before I make my way across…
Canadians cast their vote in Federal Election…..
Canada is the latest country to hold elections, with Canadians casting their vote on Monday in the Federal election. After just returning from a trip to Toronto, it was impossible to escape the media coverage. Aside from the excitement of the Toronto Blue Jays…
Market Recap: Week of June 2nd 2015
Market Recap Most of the major equity indices were in the red last week, following mixed economic data and concern over the Greek crisis. Most notable on the economic front was the downward revision to US first quarter GDP. The US economy contracted at…
Are Banks Parasites?
I spoke at an investment conference recently where the opening speaker referred to banks as parasites. For me, the word parasite conjures the image of a tapeworm slowly eating my insides (backpacking in Southeast Asia comes to mind), but the word is used derogatively…
Reflecting on Life Lessons from Chris Hadfield
An Astronaut’s Guide to Life on Earth – Life Lessons from Space, by Chris Hadfield Chris Hadfield is a retired astronaut, the first Canadian to walk in space. If you have never heard of Chris, check out his version of David Bowie’s “Space Oddity”…
Weekly Market Recap: December 1st 2014
Market Recap Global equity markets edged higher again last week while government bond yields moved lower. Of the major indices, China’s Shanghai Composite was the standout performer, jumping 8%, buoyed by the recent interest rate cut and the prospect of a further loosening of…
