Bigotry

Posted on January 4, 2024January 3, 2024 by Simon

“The soft bigotry of low expectations.” George W Bush This thought came to mind when I heard that the President of Harvard had resigned. And that is unfair, but I would have had the same t... Read More

A Diaspora

Posted on October 6, 2023October 3, 2023 by Simon

“The costs of migration are greatly eased by the presence in the host country of a diaspora from the country of origin.” Paul Collier in Exodus One of the reasons that the United States is so ... Read More

To Really See

Posted on August 14, 2023August 3, 2023 by Simon

“To really see takes time like to have a friend takes time.” Georgia O’Keeffe, American Artist... Read More

Words Seldom Seen: Disambiguation

Posted on July 25, 2023June 9, 2023 by Simon

Disambiguation Noun: The process of applying context to words or phrases that are ambiguous because of sound or spelling. Disambiguation comes easily, most of the time, to native speakers. Example: &#... Read More

Words Seldom Seen: Feckless

Posted on July 18, 2023June 9, 2023 by Simon

Feckless Adjective: Irresponsible, Lacking strength of character, without initiative. Example: “Nothing gets done, He was feckless when he was young and it hasn’t changed>”... Read More

Zen Friday III

Posted on June 16, 2023June 1, 2023 by Simon

“Do every act of your life as if it were your last.” Marcus Aurelius... Read More

Travel Season

Posted on June 1, 2023June 1, 2023 by Simon

“Travel expands the mind and loosens the bowel.” Author unknown... Read More

Words Seldom Seen: Aphasia

Posted on May 16, 2023April 29, 2023 by Simon

Aphasia Noun: A language disorder that affects a person’s ability to communicate. Example: “His aphasia was mild but he often stopped mid-sentence seeking the next word.”... Read More