Postcards: First Pitch, Bad Shoes, and a Busy Week Ahead

Earnings season kicks off and the September CPI number arrive. But first, a quick lesson about not touching your face during MLB playoff games... and what to expect from Fed Minutes on Wednesday.

Dear Fellow Expat:

There’s nothing like October baseball in Baltimore.

I found my orange bowtie and pocket square. Then, I jumped on a 5:35 a.m. flight to Atlanta. Flight No. 2 has me arriving in Baltimore by 10 a.m.

Southwest’s direct morning flight sold out.

From there, it’s a straight shot for the 1 p.m. game between the Orioles and the Texas Rangers. Game 1 of the American League Divisional Series.  

I’ll be attending this afternoon with my father – and I’m hoping the coffee holds.

This will be a fun day, regardless of the outcome. I’m also going to Game 2 tomorrow. Hopefully, this scrappy team keeps winning, as it’s been a fantastic season to watch.

While our Equity Strength Signals are negative, focusing on things we enjoy is essential. I probably don’t do this enough.

One of my best memories as a baseball fan is Delmon Young’s three RBI double during the 2014 playoffs.

That was the loudest I’ve ever heard the crowd at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, and possibly the loudest I’ve ever exper…