Gold is once again all the rage. Actually, come to think of it, it is hard to remember when gold wasn’t all the rage. Virgil talks about “the cursed lust for gold.” And let us not forget King Midas (or his most unfortunate daughter). Why gold? Sure it is a shiny pliant metal, useful for making flashy jewelry. But, that isn’t enough to explain why coronavirus fears would send the price of an ounce of gold skyrocketing—surely you don’t think there has suddenly been a big increase in the … [Read more...] about The Cursed Lust for Gold
Measuring out my life with coffee spoons ...and books
