Rules
"In politics the first rule is you are allowed to cheat." P. J. O'Rourke In my library I have nine of P.J....
Author: Simon
Words Seldom Seen: Casus Belli
Casus Belli Noun: "An act or situation provoking or justifying war." Example: "Putin is looking for a...
Alone
“I’m never alone, I have my fantasies” Jean...
Books
“Books are a way to speak to the dead.” Neal...
Lessons from History
"That people do not learn very much from the lessons of history is the most important of the lessons that history...
What’s Happening
"Anything that can happen can happen to...
Words Seldom Seen: Somnambulant
Somnambulant Adjective: Resembling or characteristic of a sleepwalker; sluggish. Example: "After a long day...
Obituaries
"Obituaries are like near-death experiences for...
Creativity
"Creativity is hard to define, harder to measure and harder still to stimulate." Thomas P. Murphy Putting a...
Words Seldom Seen: Boondocks
Boondocks Noun: Rough, remote, or isolated country. From the Tagalog (Filipino) word bundók...
