Opportunity Trends in South America
We have long been interested in cycles–short term cycles–yes. But also long term cycles– the cycles that span centuries. For example, the cycles that empires always seem to follow....Read more
How To Renounce U. S. Citizenship
Have you ever wondered who in the world would ever renounce U. S. citizenship? The number of Americans who do is growing every year. Forbes reported recently that “The...Read more
Humming Birds in South America
by Hans Blumberg Growing up in Massachusetts, I saw only a few hummingbirds over the years. And those that I saw were not in real life but only on...Read more
Taking Your Dog Along
Traveling With Your Pet By Hans Blumberg Two Lucky Dogs That Get To Travel With The Boss! Some years ago we dropped our two dogs off at the kennel...Read more
Some Flags We Plant Are Personal
As you all know, we are flag planters around here. We plant international flags to diversify our finances and our personal security in a fast-changing world. We also plant...Read more
On Getting Out of Dodge
WE GET LETTERS As you know, we always answer all emails and, as a result, we find outselves in the middle of some real life dramas. We are...Read more
Finding Opportunity in Crisis
More than three-quarters of a million young people believe that they have nothing to live for, according to a study by the Prince’s Trust Youth Index. The research...Read more
Get Out or Keep Your Seat?
This past week Simon Black, also known as the Sovereign Man, made a point in his newsletter that set us here to thinking. He recounted the story told by...Read more
Getting Started on Getting Out
Sometimes the most difficult step to take on an important project is that first one. We hear from some of you who feel a sense of urgency to make...Read more
Medical Care in the Far South vs. Obamacare in the Far North
For years the United States has given corporations tax advantages for moving their factories, operations and jobs offshore. Now they have given their citizens one more incentive to do...Read more