11 October 2001

My parents are in town this week.

Mom.

They’re kind of different people.

Dad (and me).

What I mean is, they don’t always see things the same way.

Exhibit A.

But they seem to be getting along alright.

World Bank black sheep Joseph Stiglitz co-receives the Nobel Prize. Strange days.

Deep sigh.

The Forbes Four Hundred: Five of the ten richest Americans owe their fortunes to Walmart. Three to Microsoft.