Business Perspectives
How to Turn a Swamp Into Money
How Beaver County’s Junction Park transformed a swamp into a trolley-era destination for affordable recreation, entertainment and community life.
The Fair, the Farm, and the Candidate in Clean Shoes
A look at Beaver County’s fair traditions, from Hookstown and Big Knob to tractor pulls, farm families, fair food and politicians courting rural voters.
The Sport of Kings, With Funnel Cake
Darlington Polo Club brings the sport of kings to Beaver County with night matches, dirt fields, family tradition, pickup trucks and funnel cake.
About That Warm, Fuzzy Feeling
Empathy matters, but compassion without consequences can mislead. Grandpa Jim explores why wisdom must ask what happens next.
Old Economy, New Lessons: Why Socialism Keeps Getting a Second Chance
Why socialism keeps returning, what history reveals about central planning, and how markets, social democracy, and communal experiments compare.
The People Who Built Economy — and Forgot to Reproduce
The story of the Harmony Society, Old Economy Village, and the celibate community that built wealth, industry, and a lasting legacy in Ambridge.
Yes, She Really Is That Into You
A humorous guide for older men on recognizing when a woman is interested, from subtle glances and mirroring to compliments, confidence, and companionship.
The Price We Pay for Hating Men
An argument against judging men or women as categories, exploring contempt, bias, relationships, and the social cost of replacing individuality with ideology.
A Good Walk Never Wasted
A witty history of golf in Beaver County, from Beaver Valley and Black Hawk to Olde Stonewall and hometown legend Bill “Putt” Gabal.
Learning to Hear the Music Beneath the Noise
A thoughtful review of Henri Nouwen’s Discernment, exploring attention, silence, identity, and learning to recognize God’s voice in ordinary life.
How JP Morgan and the Federal Reserve Are Working to Sabotage Financial Freedom
A sharp, witty look at JPMorgan, the Federal Reserve, and Bitcoin—revealing how banks guard their power and why Bitcoin threatens the system they built.
How Ebooks Are Helping to Revive the Dark Ages
Publishers and Amazon increasingly control digital books, limiting ownership, access, and pricing—pushing readers toward a new era of digital serfdom.
Turkey, Turnips, and Tenacity: A Beaver County Thanksgiving Chronicle
A historical look at Thanksgiving in Beaver County, from frontier gratitude and Civil War feasts to modern traditions that honor resilience, community, and enduring local spirit.
Benjamin Franklin: Founding Father of Low Time Preference America
Benjamin Franklin mastered long-term thinking and the power of compounding—lessons modern America has forgotten. His legacy shows how patience builds wealth, character, and community.
The Great Bridgewater Conspiracy
A witty historical look at Aaron Burr’s wild 1806 conspiracy—and how Bridgewater, PA unexpectedly supplied the boats for America’s strangest near-treason.
The Way to Wealth (2025 Edition)
A modern, humorous take on Benjamin Franklin’s The Way to Wealth, revealing how timeless financial wisdom collides with today’s apps, gigs, and digital temptations.
Why Wall Street Keeps Eating the Valley
A sharp, witty look at how Wall Street private equity keeps targeting Beaver County’s legacy businesses—and why the region’s resilience continues to outlast each financial feeding frenzy.
When the River Runs Dry (and the Universe Goes Missing)
Max Laughlin’s multiverse theories, CERN’s collider, and the drying Euphrates collide in a story blending science, prophecy, and online speculation—with humor and curiosity.
The Taste of Freedom
A look at how Sysco menus, private equity, and easy money shaped American dining—and how Bitcoin and local kitchens like Biba are bringing flavor back.
A History of Beaver County’s Future
A bold vision for Beaver County’s future imagines a rebirth of industry, energy, and innovation—where Bitcoin meets steel, AI powers factories, and hard work fuels a new American epicenter.