Loren Steffy

Always nice to be back in the pages of the Houston Chronicle Opinion This time, I'm reflecting on America's 250th birthday and George Orwell's classic Animal Farm: "So this Fourth, by all means, light the fireworks, open a beer and smoke that brisket to perfection. But somewhere between the cooler and the lawn chair, spend a couple of hours with Orwell and reacquaint yourself with the vigilance our democracy demands of us." (Gift link in the comments) Stoney Creek Publishing

We're selling hardcover editions of my novel, The Big Empty, for a mere $12.95 while supplies last. I'll even sign it for you! With AI data centers encroaching on rural communities, the story is more timely than ever.

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I didn't cover a lot of speeches by Alan Greenspan, but there's one that my wife and I will never forget.
https://wordmines.substack.com/p/greenspan-marriage-and-markets

Greenspan, marriage, and markets I didn't cover a lot of speeches by the former Fed chair, but there's one my wife and I will never forget.