Words Seldom Seen: Occam’s Razor
Occam’s Razor Noun Phrase: When faced with multiple explanations for a phenomenon, the simplest one is likely the correct one. Example: “Applying Occam’s Razor to the cause of the, Trump induced... Read More
The Road to One Man Rule
“Those who tried to warn us back at the beginning of the New Deal of the dangers of one-man rule that lay ahead on the path we were taking toward strong, centralized government may not have been so ... Read More
A Better Life
No matter what President Trump says, immigrants are not an invading army: they are coming in search of a better life. Adapted from Immigrants: Your Country Needs Them by Philippe Legrain A field of Da... Read More
Handling Torrents
“The best way is not to attempt to stem a torrent, but to divert it.” Alexander Hamilton From Alexander Hamilton the excellent biography by Ron Chernow In our democratic republic we have t... Read More
Words Seldom Seen: Equanimity
Equanimity Noun: Mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper especially in difficult situations. Example: “During the storm she maintained her equanimity while the rest of her team panicked.�... Read More
Bad Choices
“In politics you are either at the table or on the menu.“ Variously Attributed A sunset in Phoenix in the winter of 2024-25. We went 159 days without measurable rain. Be careful out there.... Read More
Johnathon Swift
“Fire and Water are good Servants, but they are very bad Masters.“ Jonathan Swift, 1738 The photo was taken in Altadena CA a few weeks after the Eaton and Pacific Pallisades fires caused s... Read More