Maxims Consolation SimonNovember 17, 20200 “A trifle consoles us, because a trifle upsets us.” Blaise...
Politics Words Seldom Seen: Dissolute SimonNovember 16, 20201 Dissolute Adjective: A person lax in morals. One who is decadent or intemperate. Example: "Former President...
Motivation Freedom vs Equality SimonNovember 14, 20200 “The society that puts equality before freedom will get little of either. The society that puts freedom...
Maxims Cynical but…. SimonNovember 13, 20200 "Cynical but cheerful, that's my shtick." Tony Thompson in Eat Your Heart Out, Ho Chi...
Politics Tax Thursday SimonNovember 12, 20202 The Federal Government is spending far more than its revenue. It doesn't seem likely that they are going to stop...
Hohokam Tempe Archeology SimonNovember 11, 20200 In Tempe they are building a new bike path along the old spur railroad track that paralleled Eighth Street. Just...
Hiking Life is Short SimonNovember 10, 20200 “Life isn’t short. We just waste a lot of it.” Seneca, Stoic...
Words Seldom Seen Words Seldom Seen: Hagiography SimonNovember 9, 20200 Hagiography Noun: A biography of a saint. It has become a derogatory term when used to demean a...
Maxims Experience SimonNovember 7, 20200 “You can’t know if you’re going to like an experience until you experience...
Simon Says Freedom SimonNovember 6, 20200 "I was so inexperienced that I actually believed all humans wanted to be free." Tony Thompson in Eat Your Heart...