Author: Simon
Be the Reason
“Be the reason that someone smiles today.” A Phoenix sunset on 2/28/2023. Looking west on Camelback Rd at 22nd Street. Yes I stood in the road to take this picture. A saying printed on a postcard ... Read More
Laboratories of Democracy
“The States may serve as the laboratories of democracy.” Justice Louis Brandeis March is sunset month most of then taken from the balcony of our building.... Read More
Words Seldom Seen: Eschew
Eschew Noun: Abstain from or deliberately avoid. Example: “He decided to eschew driving until his swollen eye was better.” This tiny Inukshuk was made from volcanic rock in Hawaii.... Read More
Obligations
“If a law is unjust, a man is not only right to disobey it, he is obligated to do so.” Thomas Jefferson Our immigration laws are unjust, confusing and detrimental to the long term success ... Read More
Social Justice
“Social Justice” is a dangerous platitude. It implies that the normal justice system isn’t adequate for the current circumstances and that there is justice that is more fair. One of ... Read More
Words Seldom Seen: Virga
Virga Noun: Rain that falls from a cloud and evaporates before reaching the ground. Example: “They watched the virga in the distance but continued the hike.” Another quartz headed Inukshuk... Read More
The Three Rules of Conversation
The three rules of conversation: Is it kind, Is it true, Is it necessary. Thanks to Steve Gerst for this very useful set of rules. He and I agree that rule #3 is most difficult. Photo is an Inukshuk w... Read More