It’s time to tighten our belts
It’s easy to get confused by the mixed economic signals coming at us every day. Very few of those in the know seem confident...
TONY’S TAKE ON TECH
So, who am I? I’m Tony Sumrall. My parents, Glenn and Catherine Sumrall ran the Highland Lanes bowling alley back in the day and...
No friends like Angel
This time of year still hits me hard.It is the anniversary of the death of my best girlfriend, Angel, who died too young and...
‘Let’s Make A Deal’ airport version
Until a few weeks ago, I had not flown since this whole pandemic thing began. Of course, Lady Jane and I have managed to...
A map for people on the move
On any journey, it’s important to know where you’re going and how to get there.It’s also important to know the destination hasn’t changed.Two of...
You should be ready for the rain
I am married to a woman that has never made a quick decision. She thinks and analyzes every choice she makes. Now, I have...
Rich have warped democracy
Peter S. Goodman, the global economics correspondent for the New York Times, has just released a new book called “Davos Man: How the Billionaires...
A great time to get old
“It’s a great time to get old!” That’s what my husband, Peter, says.He’s right. And getting old is — as the saying goes —...
Taking aim at our Canada geese
In 2000, the North American population for Canada geese was estimated to be 4 to 5 million birds. One can assume in the intervening...
Guilty pleasures of yesteryear
On a mid-January day this past winter, I stood over the stove staring down at the small pan in the pre-dawn sixth hour. The...