Archive - Pretium Insights

The Loveliest Village

A long day that went far too fast.

20 hrs ago •

Re-posting what I wrote five years ago, as the world watched flames consume a citadel of Christendom. As the afternoon progressed, we learned it…

Apr 15 •

Overcoming crises of incompetence to reverse the flow.

Apr 11 •

Partial Eclipse

Retaining the light in passing darkness.

Apr 10 •

More Ridiculous than Reality

Credit where credit's due.

Apr 2 •

March 2024

Where to find it.

Mar 31 •

Collapse in Charm City

After another blow for a city on the ropes, we look at broader ramifications, recall similar disasters, and pray for those yet to be found.

Mar 26 •

A hodge-podge…to clear up misconceptions, mend fences, and tend our garden.

Mar 25 •

Perpetual War for Perpetual Fleece

Creating crises to maintain control.

Mar 23 •

My State of the Union Address

A message no one will hear, with measures that'd be roundly ignored.

Mar 15 •

A Matter of Time

Each Spring, an hour is stolen. The last couple years, we've been threatened with not getting it back. How'd we get here, and where are we going? When…

Mar 10 •

The Mission of these Missives

An ode to ignorance.

Mar 7 •

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