Build Bridges not Borders
The case for allowing people to move is simple; openness to newcomers is morally right, economically beneficial and culturally enriching. Philippe LeGrain LeGrain is a writer who wrote, among other th... Read More
Words Seldom Seen: Venal
Venal Adjective: Capable of being bought or obtained for money or other valuable consideration. Susceptible to bribery. Example: “Accepting a well paid but undemanding board seat is often consid... Read More
Becoming Banal
“A brilliant remark is oft repeated and rapidly becomes banal.” A great painting of some river washed stones. It dates from 2011 but all of the rest of its provenance is lost. Banal... Read More
Praise for Capitalism
“Capitalism is necessary to the progress of the world, and those who unreasonably and wantonly oppose or fight against it are enemies to human advancement.” Marcus Garvey About the unrelated p... Read More
Madison on Immigration
“That part of America that has encouraged immigration has advanced most rapidly in population, agriculture and the arts.” James Madison, as quoted in A Nation of Immigrants by John F Kenne... Read More
Money and Happiness
“Money is an essential ingredient to happiness in this world.” Alexander Hamilton From Alexander Hamilton the excellent biography by Ron Chernow Photo is from the Yosemite 2010 series and shows Ha... Read More
Words Seldom Seen: Tautology
Tautology Noun: a phrase or expression in which the same thing is said twice in different words. Editors generally consider the use of tautologies to be bad style. Example: “We drove back to tow... Read More