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A Rift in the Earth
A Rift in the Earth by James Reston This is a short book that tells the story of the building of the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington DC. “Our nation lost its will for the war, and yet didn’t ha... Read More
Words Seldom Seen: Laconic
Laconic Adjective: Tending to not be very talkative as if not interested. Example: Her laconic reply left me wondering if she cared about the subject or me.”... Read More
Mistakes Again
“You can learn from your mistakes, but you don’t have to.” Origin unknown Alternate title: “Never milk a plastic cow.” Photo credit: Gene B in Havre de Grace a small cute town on the... Read More
The Bar is Low
“If you find yourself feeling useless, remember it took 20 years, trillions of dollars, and four presidents to replace the Taliban with the Taliban.”... Read More
A Dog Tied to a Cart
How much free will does a person really have? According to Zeno of Citium not much. “When a dog is tied to a cart, if it wants to follow, it is pulled and follows, making its spontaneous act coincid... Read More
Words Seldom Seem: Erstwhile
Erstwhile Adjective: Former. Example: “His erstwhile companions had long since drifted away.”... Read More