We should DO something!
Shamans knew they could bend the credulous to their will (and make a boatload of money) if the shaman could predict something like a storm, or an eclipse. “This very evening, the Night Wolf will devour the Moon Virgin! But if you pay me many coins of silver, I will...
When the government tries to protect your freedom and ruins everything
“That, gentlemen, is freedom.” So spoke an esteemed friend and mentor to me, decades ago, on listening to clarinetist Edmund Hall play an effortlessly glorious solo on the Louis Armstrong record Ambassador Satch. “What could he mean?” I wondered. “What has making...
Avoiding the cult of personality
One of my greatest weaknesses is developing too much admiration for the political figures who contribute to how I think. I believe this rings true for most people. You likely experience this when listening to a band that soon becomes your favorite, or an author who...
Speak up, or give up
“But you said the price would range between $15-$20 yesterday when I made the order. You also promised it would be ready in the morning and it’s 4pm now.” “Well, you know, it took our translators more effort than we expected. And your deadlines were really harsh....
