Green Monday

Sitting in the slider on the back porch this morning, I was moist and warm for awhile until the winds kicked and the rain moved in. It started with a mist and transformed into a full scale shower. It chased me inside not only because of tiny water drops pelting my body but also because the temperature decreased rapidly. Even my hot coffee and fuzzy slippers were not enough to keep me warm against the incoming storm. It looked dark and gloomy as if it would stick in gray mode forever, but it lasted for a brief time. The clouds hung out in the neighborhood for half a day and then cruised over to the west coast to join the wind and stir up the waters. As the front moved out, it split the world in half, half clouds and gray, half sunshine and blue. It was a wonderful mix of weather. The temperature maxed out in the upper sixties, full sunshine blanketed our section of the world, and the kids came over for dinner. Life is good. It was a simple day off, and after not having one for months, it was wonderful.

I learned about stock limits and stop losses this morning as well as shorts and leverages. I did not have to resort to anything complicated, but I did put 10% stop limits on some stocks.  I now know if things go crazy red again, the worrisome holdings will only drop so far. It was not only a great day to be at home, but it was also a green day in the market. I like green. It's a lovely color that makes my red and green strategy of playing the market (without the use of a calculator) much more reliable. Green is also starting to show itself in the back yard browned by frost, and the smallest squirrel in my oak tree was playing hide-n-seek again with me. It's a lovely Monday.

Many people say, "Who will show us better times?" Let your face smile on us Lord. You have given me greater joy than those who have abundant harvests of grain and new wine. In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, O Lord, will keep me safe. Psalms 4:6-8

                                Peace.                       Love, Linda