Tag: Travel
Stonehenge II
When we were visiting Bob and Karen at their new home in Kerrville, Texas, Karen took us on a surprise visit to Stonehenge II. It was built as a lark by two retired men with time on their hands. We ha... Read More
Who Benefits from Immigration?
“In Britain chicken tikka has become the most popular national dish.” Immigrants are not invaders they add to the culture in many ways. Food is just one of them. The flower photo is from Kew G... 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
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
American Aristocracy
“An open fluid elite based on merit and money, not on birth and breeding.” Alexander Hamilton From Alexander Hamilton the excellent biography by Ron Chernow Photo at Valley View showing Bridal Vei... Read More
Words Seldom Seen: Ad hominem
Ad hominem Adjective: An argument directed against a person rather than the position they are maintaining. Example: “The ad hominem attack against the candidate ignored the facts entirely. Pronu... Read More
Words Seldom Seen: Salient
Salient Adjective: Prominent, conspicuous or striking. Military: a projection in the battle line. Example: “The salient points were covered in the first session. The rest was theater. Pronunciat... Read More
Keeping Peace
“An overwhelming show of force often obviates the need to employ it.” Alexander Hamilton From Alexander Hamilton the excellent biography by Ron Chernow This is the first in a weekly run of... Read More