Words Seldom Seen Words Seldom Seen: Ad Hominem SimonSeptember 2, 20201 Ad Hominem Adjective, An attack or criticism directed against a person or organization rather than the...
Maxims Exaggeration SimonSeptember 1, 20200 “Almost every activist exaggerates the problem to which they have dedicated themselves.” Hans Rosling in...
Politics Platitude Season SimonAugust 31, 20200 It is the season when platitudes substitute for policy. I've written about it before but it bears repeating:...
Maxims Happiness SimonAugust 29, 20200 Happiness is like a kiss. You must share it to enjoy it. This quote is variously attributed. I saw it first...
Maxims Fear SimonAugust 28, 20200 “The oldest and strongest kind of fear is fear of the unknown.” H. P. Lovecraft The card is from a...
Simon Says Ponderable SimonAugust 27, 20204 Would you choose to be surrounded by intellect or elegance? Art or Science? Understanding or...
Words Seldom Seen Words Seldom Seen: Sawubona SimonAugust 26, 20200 Sawubona Noun: A Zulu term means, “I see you.” Not just your face, of course, but your hopes, your dreams,...
Maxims Experts SimonAugust 25, 20200 “Experts are experts only within their field.” Hans Rosling in Factfulness (Highly...
Maxims History Repeats SimonAugust 24, 20200 “People are always more willing to expand governmental services than to pay for them.” Will Durant writing...
DECLINE Understanding SimonAugust 22, 20200 “One who understands the truth of things will be wise and happy.” Hugh Downs at age 95 From: Old Man...