Apple Speculation
"The Paramount concern of man is status: how to achieve it, how to display it." Tom Wolfe, author Why are...
Author: Simon
Losing Weight
If you want to lose weight, be hungry all the...
Words Seldom Seen: Ad Hominem
Ad Hominem Adjective, An attack or criticism directed against a person or organization rather than the...
Exaggeration
“Almost every activist exaggerates the problem to which they have dedicated themselves.” Hans Rosling in...
Platitude Season
It is the season when platitudes substitute for policy. I've written about it before but it bears repeating:...
Happiness
Happiness is like a kiss. You must share it to enjoy it. This quote is variously attributed. I saw it first...
Fear
“The oldest and strongest kind of fear is fear of the unknown.” H. P. Lovecraft The card is from a...
Ponderable
Would you choose to be surrounded by intellect or elegance? Art or Science? Understanding or...
Words Seldom Seen: Sawubona
Sawubona Noun: A Zulu term means, “I see you.” Not just your face, of course, but your hopes, your dreams,...
Experts
“Experts are experts only within their field.” Hans Rosling in Factfulness (Highly...
