TWO 15 Minute Charts on the QQQ - Winner and Loser First chart is the Go Setup - entry high of the 1st 15-minute bar and the stop is the low. Second Chart is the pullback setup. Entry high of bar number 4, stop low of the bar. Sell at the end of the day as neither the exit or stop price was hit. Took a small loss on this trade ..read more

These are addicting - Deep Dark Chocolate Cookies Ingredients 1 large egg  1/2 cup unsalted butter soften to room temp 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/2 cup packed light or dark brown sugar 2/3 cup natural unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 cup all-purpose flour, spooned into the cup (not packed) and leveled 1 Tablespoon milk 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/8 teaspoon salt   1 & 1/4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, add some extra for optional topping* DIRECTIONS Creaming the Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, use a mixer to beat the butter, granulated s ..read more

A FEW TRADES BELOW   Setup: 15 Minute & Go Day Trade Stock/Index: IWM Entry(yellow line): 2 Trades see below Stop(red line): 2 Trades see below Exit/Outcome: 2 Trades see below Market Conditions:  Strong Trade Process: Solid Notes: Two trades in IWM index both with strong market condition's.  Entry high of the 1st candle, with the trend, stop the low. Risk management is key, trade within your means (never risk anymore than 1% of your account) and don't trade on a live account until you have had 6 month's to a year practicing on a simulator. Losing Day Trades are part of th ..read more

Veterans Day Released in line with Veterans Day weekend, is the eagerly awaited trailer for the mini series "Masters of the Air." from Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks. The series is based off the best selling book and in the same concept of the award winning Band of Brothers and The Pacific. Bombing runs in WW2 took extraordinary courage and faced immense challenges. The mortality rate for bomber crews, especially in the early years of the war, was extraordinarily high. While the majority of the bombing runs was done under the safety of night by the American Allies, the Americans did their runs ..read more

Below are 3 one minute day trades - an option is to take the 1st Pullback and Go Setup on a one-minute chart after the open when passing on the pre-market gap and go trade. First 2 day trades are prime setups and the 3rd day trade is not the greatest setup as sold off at the open. This trade is result of 2 quick winners and me pushing my luck going for a triple winner. Dumb - best to pass and day trade only the best setups. While its still my biggest trading weakness, not passing on average setups, this weakness has come a long way. Each stock is in play with a strong up gap. Entry high of the ..read more

Day trading time frames where to start and how to progress.  Starting Out: The Basics 1. Focus on Large Cap Stocks that are volatile: Begin with 5-8 large-cap stocks. These are typically more stable and provide a good learning ground. (example nvda, tsla, qqq, meta, aapl..) 2. Use a Simulator: Before diving into real trading, learn to trade on a simulator. It's risk-free and provides invaluable experience. If you're serious about learning to trade spend the first year learning to trade without the pressure of profit-making.  If you have the temptation to start with real money, resist ..read more

Favorite of mine - a very quick to make and delicious healthy Cacao dessert or morning meal.    Ingredients 1 1/4 Cup Whole Grain Oats 1 Cup Hot Milk 2 Bananas 2 eggs 1/4 Cup Cacao powder 1 tsp baking powder  Pinch of salt Option: 2 tsp sugar or other sweeter (honey) to sweeten it up Topping Ingredients 1 Dark Chocolate Bar (use my homemade recipe) 3 tbsp milk/cream   Directions Mix oat's with hot milk and soak for 15 minutes.  Mash the banana's with a fork - combine with the 2 eggs, baking powder, pinch of salt, and optional sugar/sweeter. Use a (8x6 ..read more

Setup: 15 minute and go Stock/Index: GOOG Entry(yellow line): 140 Stop(red line): 138.75 Exit/Outcome:  loss Market Conditions: neutral Trade Process: Solid Notes: Strong candle closing above the prior day high. Trade ran out of gas and collapsed for a small loss. Risk and money management always the number one priority ..read more

Setup: 15 Minute Pullback Stock/Index: QQQ Entry(yellow line): Stop(red line): Exit/Outcome: win - green dotted line exit goal Market Conditions:  weak Trade Process: Solid Notes: Following the trend of the prior day. The 2nd 15 minute candle (white down arrow) on the QQQ index closes below the prior day low for a solid trade entry ..read more

Chocolate is a hobby of mine. It has a strong presence in my family history. My mother used to make homemade chocolate eggs for Easter, and both my grandmothers had bowls filled with chocolates when we visited. These chocolates came from the best local shops and from around the world. When I travel, I make it a point to seek out historical sites and local family-owned chocolate shops. I've had the pleasure of tasting chocolate in 13 different countries, with my most recent experience being in Scotland, where I took my first chocolate class. I hadn't realized how easy and fun it is to make your ..read more