There’s something liberating about total defeat. Standing in the smoldering ruins of what you tried, and failed, to defend delivers a certain clarity. Oh, sure, there’s the “nothing to lose” angle when you’re deciding next steps, but I think there’s something more transcendent than that too. The burden of any sort of logistical framework is … Read more
Extended Christmas break means enjoying many fine traditions, such as watching The Price Is Right several times with my boys. Pretty much only college students and old people watch The Price Is Right, and college students don’t have any money. So almost all of the commercials are for life insurance, motorized wheelchairs, products associated in … Read more
I received a large compliment recently when someone told me I was “very kind.” “Thank you, but no, I’m not,” I told her. “I’m kind of an asshole some significant part of the time, really.” She persisted. “No, you are kind, helpful, and understanding. You just don’t suffer fools gladly.” I thanked her again. Still … Read more