The Quebec government has passed laws which forbid French speakers and immigrants to send their children to English-language schools; compel businesses with more than fifty employees to be run in French; and ban English commercial signs. So, if your ancestors were French you, too, must by government fiat speak French whatever your personal wishes may [...]
How are you?
Thursday, June 26, 2008
I want a better response to this question. It’s customary, in the United States at least, to answer with some variant of “good” regardless of how one actually feels or lives. I wonder if there is some other, more interesting and truthful answer that could lead to a valuable interaction.
I don’t want something just for [...]
Religion & Compassion in the Modern World
Sunday, May 25, 2008
I have a great deal of respect for the people who dedicate their lives to the pursuit of solutions that help everyone in the world. Notably, Karen Armstrong delivered a speech (found via Chris) at the TED conference this year discussing the current problems with religion in the world. I have tremendous respect for her [...]
Leading is not Commanding
Sunday, March 2, 2008
The best executive is one who has sense enough to pick good people to do what he wants them to do, and self-restraint enough to keep from meddling with them while they do it.
Theodore Roosevelt
An effective leader is not an autocrat. The best leaders who build the most support and achieve the most lasting success [...]
Keep Your Shoes On
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
It really bothers me when I have to take off my shoes upon entering someone else’s house. I know that sounds insensitive and it’s not my place to make such a call because I’m only there under their grace, but that doesn’t make it any less illogical or annoying.
I’m a person deeply rooted in logic [...]