Life Explained
Life isn’t a meritocracy; it’s a crapshoot. Variously attributed. Public art in Singapore from 2004. It...
The Grand Jury Redux
One of the most important things that came out of my time on the Grand Jury was learning about the diverse group of...
Words Seldom Seen: Sentient
Sentient Adjective: Able to perceive or feel things. Example: "He thought of trees as sentient beings. I did...
Books 2
Predictably Irrational by Dan Ariely (2008) "One cannot mix social norms and market norms." If you don't...
Postcard of the Week
A beer mat postcard I received from the UK. On the other side it claims to have been made; "Beer Mat of the Year...
Leave Me Alone
"People are generally happier when left alone." Author...
How Old are You?
"I'm so old my blood type has been discontinued." Bill Dane, American...
Celebrating Democracy
During the election season candidates put up signs on public right of ways to get your attention. Most people hate...
Words Seldom Seen: Kibosh
Kibosh Verb: Decisively put an end to. Originally from Kiddish Example: "The hot weather put the kibosh on...
