As any regular reader of this blog should have realized by now, I take great pleasure in demonstrating what I believe is the most powerful tool when it comes to creative thinking–the ability to make connections where none seem to exist. It begins with an observation about which one then asks, “What is this … Read more
[NOTE: In hopes of stemming a flood of comments from Trumpsters and Russian bots, the following is not FAKE NEWS. It is what we call parody intentionally designed at the outset to be humorous. Please do not confuse it with Trump apologists’ attempts to disguise Donald Trump’s ignorant and offensive remarks as “jokes,” after … Read more
First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out—because I was not a socialist. Then they came for the trade unionists, and I did not speak out— because I was not a trade unionist. Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—because I was not a Jew. … Read more
There has not been a lot of good news lately; so, the announcement of the Supreme Court decision in Bostock v. Clayton County, Georgia was reason for celebration on several levels. For me personally, it overcame one of my worst cases of writer’s block since I began blogging five years ago. My first draft … Read more
What do June 22, 1940 and November 8, 2016 have in common? The former is the date on which the French government (État Français), headed by Marshal Philippe Pétain signed an armistice with Nazi Germany, allowing HItler’s troops to occupy northern and south-eastern France. In return, Pétain continued to head a nominal government located … Read more