Words Seldom Seen: Discursive
Discursive Adjective: Rambling or digressing. Not staying on subject. Example: "The content of...
Numbers
“The world cannot be understood without numbers nor can it be understood by numbers alone.” Hans Rosling in...
Waterline Postcard
Look at this picture carefully. It has two nudes in it....
Singing
Those who wish to sing will always find a song. Swedish Proverb...
Apple Speculation
"The Paramount concern of man is status: how to achieve it, how to display it." Tom Wolfe, author Why are...
Losing Weight
If you want to lose weight, be hungry all the...
Words Seldom Seen: Ad Hominem
Ad Hominem Adjective, An attack or criticism directed against a person or organization rather than the...
Exaggeration
“Almost every activist exaggerates the problem to which they have dedicated themselves.” Hans Rosling in...
Platitude Season
It is the season when platitudes substitute for policy. I've written about it before but it bears repeating:...
Happiness
Happiness is like a kiss. You must share it to enjoy it. This quote is variously attributed. I saw it first...
