Long time readers know I am a member of the cult of synchronicity, constantly looking for those connections between two or more seemingly unrelated events. Sometimes the chasm between the two are decades apart. Sometimes the venues fall within vastly different arenas. However, in today’s example, there is little space between time or venue. … Read more
What do sports and the American judicial system have in common? Both employ an individual or individuals tasked with responsibility for interpreting and then enforcing the rules. And in each arena, the measure of an official’s performance is quite counter-intuitive. The highest benchmark of excellence is often the extent to which that party is … Read more
Civil discourse in America has become a Shakespeare play. The debate on almost every issue plays out in the same five acts associated with any of the bard’s tragedies or comedies. Act I/Introduction of the players. Act II/Emergence of the issue or situation. Act III/Climax or moment of illumination when the outcome is determined. … Read more
NOTE: The title of today’s post comes from an experience many years ago when my wife and I attended the performance of a music composition advertised as being written in the style of Bela Bartok. When the ensemble played the final note, a member of the audience stood up and yelled, “RUBBISH.” Yes, you could … Read more
A few posts back, I discussed the difference between acknowledging Donald Trump as “the” president versus “my” president. Words matter. This time the distinction lies between the words “voter” and “voting.” Much is being written and talked about concerning “voter suppression.” The Brennan Center for Justice reports, as of February 19, 2021, “state lawmakers … Read more