by Bill Spalding | Jul 18, 2023 | Market Commentary
Artificial Intelligence Artificial Intelligence is traveling on a fast train. Investors are enthusiastic about AI. Late last year, an AI research lab introduced a chatbot that could answer questions – and people were enthralled. Within two months of its introduction,...
by Bill Spalding | Jun 13, 2023 | Garden Picks
Everyone loves a welcoming front door, displaying various plants and flowers for the season. Now that summer is soon upon us, how will you decorate your front door or porch? Here’s some inspiration from Southern Living with added pics. Be sure to send me pictures of...
by Bill Spalding | Jun 13, 2023 | Wine Notes
A Sauvignon Blanc is a perfect glass to pour on a hot day or evening. It’s crisp and refreshing. While being fruit-forward, this is a drier white and quite delightful. Here are some suggestions from Total Wine on some of the highest-rated. Cheers! Got some wine notes...
by Bill Spalding | Jun 13, 2023 | Market Commentary
Surprise Recently, the continued strength and resilience of the labor market was a revelation. The Federal Reserve has raised rates 10 times over the last 14 months, trying to slow economic growth and drive inflation lower. In theory, higher rates should have cooled...
by Bill Spalding | Jun 13, 2023 | Travel Journal
Traveling with a pet can have its challenges, especially when there’s an event you’re going to that isn’t appropriate to bring them along. And there’s the question of whom do you trust to take good care of your fur baby? Here’s a great experience Melanie Schofield had...