Depletion
The copper mine in Bisbee Arizona closed when all of the easily obtainable ore was mined. Nobody much cared. The...
Author: Simon
Reality
"You can fight reality, but reality always wins." David French, National Review And many...
Words Seldom Seen: Provenance
Provenance Noun: A record of ownership of a work of art or an antique, used as a guide to authenticity. Also the...
Language vs Acts
"Beautiful language pales in comparison to beautiful...
Clockwise
"What does clockwise mean in an analog...
Very Little
“Some people take a long time to say very little, and even longer to say nothing at all.” Attributed to Gene...
Thinking Local
“If everyone swept their own stoop the world would be a better place!" Author...
Shouting
“I’m not yelling at you because I’m mad, I’m shouting so you can hear.” The Captain of an Oyster Dragger....
Words Seldom Seen: Debauchery
Debauchery Noun: Excessive indulgence in sensory pleasures. Alcohol and sex are often involved. Example: "The...
Triage?
“When all cannot be preserved, the safety of the innocent is to be preferred.” John...
