Explaining
“We are increasingly populated by a class of people who are better at explaining than doing.” Nassim Taleb in Skin in the Game... Read More
Words Seldom Seen: Scullion
Scullion Noun: a servant assigned the most menial kitchen tasks, typically washing the pots and pans. Example: “Dad was the designated scullion during the Thanksgiving feast.” Photo is of ... Read More
No Enemies
“Be strict in judging yourself and gentle in judging others, and you will have no enemies.“ Chinese Wisdom From Leo Tolstoy in A Calendar of Wisdom... Read More
My Politics
“I am, at the federal level, libertarian; at the state level, Republican; at the local level, Democrat; and at the family and friends level, a communist.” Variously attributed. Read in a Nassim Ta... Read More
Words Seldom Seen: Gerrymander
Gerrymander Verb: To manipulate the boundaries of an electoral district so as to favor one party or class. Example: “A Gerrymander that favors my side is to be ignored and a gerrymander that fav... Read More