Search Results for: inukshuk
Words Seldom Seen: Eschew
Eschew Noun: Abstain from or deliberately avoid. Example: “He decided to eschew driving until his swollen eye was better.” This tiny Inukshuk was made from volcanic rock in Hawaii.... Read More
Social Justice
“Social Justice” is a dangerous platitude. It implies that the normal justice system isn’t adequate for the current circumstances and that there is justice that is more fair. One of ... Read More
Words Seldom Seen: Virga
Virga Noun: Rain that falls from a cloud and evaporates before reaching the ground. Example: “They watched the virga in the distance but continued the hike.” Another quartz headed Inukshuk... Read More
The Three Rules of Conversation
The three rules of conversation: Is it kind, Is it true, Is it necessary. Thanks to Steve Gerst for this very useful set of rules. He and I agree that rule #3 is most difficult. Photo is an Inukshuk w... Read More
Buy American
“Buy American” as a national policy is a really bad idea. It was a bad idea when President Trump used it to start trade wars and it was a bad idea when President Biden wrote it into his in... Read More
Immigration Justice
The case for allowing people to move is simple; openness to newcomers is morally right, economically beneficial and culturally enriching. Philippe LeGrain Another Inukshuk built in Granada Park.... Read More
Sharing is Caring?
“When something is shared by everyone, it usually gets ruined by the worst-behaved of us.” This is the “fallacy of the commons” written differently. It is why socialism and communism a... Read More
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