Okay, it’s been one cold winter so far. I’ve almost wiped out my wood supply. We all know about the massive rise in our heating and electrical bills this year. Speaking of which, can anyone tell me what the delivery charge is? I get that they use some of the money to evaluate home systems and find ways to save on heating. So, they come out and help us save 20 dollars a month but surcharge our bill twice the amount that we actually spend. Help me with how again we are saving money? My personal opinion is that it should be voluntary and if you choose not to take part you don’t get the benefits…Okay, I’m getting worked up.
February was a decent month on the market as we saw growth from Foreign Stocks which were up 8.2% Emerging Market were up 6.9% and the Russell 1,000 were up 4.1% year to date at the date of this report. The Health Care and Consumer Sectors showed a return of 6.5% and Utilities finished third with a return of 6.1%. The dogs so far are Consumer Discretionary at 3.3%, Industrials at 2.3% and bringing up the rear was I.T. at .02%.
Well, I’m very excited about March. I am leaving for Vietnam in just a couple of days. It is another trip that I will be able to cross off my bucket list. In 2023, I was in Africa and then last year Portugal. I have no idea what to expect on this trip. One week of it will be going down the Mekong River and stopping at the villages along the way. I will also be spending a few days in Cambodia and Hanoi. I’m hoping to see some of the temples and explore some of the old cities. Beware, I’ll have plenty of pictures when I get back…
When I get back, softball season will be getting ready to start. This will be my sixth season. Time sure flies. I’m really going to have to get some practice in as I have been sitting on my ass all winter and barely touching my weights. I don’t know whether it’s an age thing, or if my mojo seems to be gone for lifting. I really need to get a lot more consistent. I also need somebody to hit balls to me in the outfield. I live too far from the guys in the league; if I ask one of the kids, they look at me as a creepy old man. Anyone want to volunteer?
So that is what’s new with me this month. I hope everyone has a great March and there will be another Blog coming before the end of the month.
Please listen to my Podcast. I think you are going to like it this month. I am discussing Bitcoin and what I have learned about a past Presidents meeting habits in the White House.
Thanks for taking the time to read my blog and take care.