Hammurabi’s Code
At the time Hammurabi’s code was written (circa 1750BCE) the family was the basic unit of society. Individual...
Words Seldom Seen: Forte
Forte Noun: A thing at which one excels. Pronounced with a silent e as in "fort". In music forte means "play...
Diplomacy
“Diplomacy is the art of “saying ‘nice doggie’ until you can find a rock.” Will...
Foolish Ideas
“Some ideas are so foolish that only an intellectual could believe them, for no ordinary man could be such a...
Advice
"Avoid taking advice from someone who gives advice for a living, unless there is a penalty for their...
Words Seldom Seen: Boreal
Boreal Adjective: Of the north, usually related to forests. Example: "The boreal forest in the Mongol...
When
"When was the last time you did something for the first...
Fake News?
The news is full of stories of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the horrible civilian toll. But the statistics...
What to Say?
Before you say anything, ask yourself; "Is it kind?Is it true?Is it...
How to Win a War
One of the mistakes that George Bush the Younger made after 9/11 was that he didn't ask the people to sacrifice to...
