Maxims Changing the Weather SimonJune 10, 2026 “Don’t try to change the weather. Just bring along your umbrella when it looks like...
Maxims David Mamet SimonJune 9, 2026 "I took the liberal view for many decades, but I believe I have changed my mind." David Mamet,...
Maxims Facts Change SimonJune 8, 2026 “When the facts change, I change my mind. What do you do, sir?” John Maynard...
Words Seldom Seen Words Seldom Seen: Denouement SimonJune 5, 20260 Denouement Noun: The final outcome of the plot of a work of fiction. Example: "The denoument of the play...
Founding Fathers The Founders: Lewis Morris SimonJune 4, 20260 Lewis Morris "Damn the consequences. Give me the pen." Lewis Morris was a signer of the Declaration of...
Maxims A Fanatic SimonJune 2, 2026 "A fanatic is one can’t change his mind and won’t change the subject." Winston...
Words Seldom Seen Words Seldom Seen: Hybristophilia SimonMay 29, 20260 Hybristophilia Noun: the phenomenon characterized by sexual interest in and attraction to those who commit...
Founding Fathers The Founders: Charles Carroll SimonMay 28, 20260 Charles Carroll of Carrollton "Why keep alive the question of slavery? It is admitted by all to be a great...