“Kanai, the dreamers have everyone to speak for them,’ she said, ‘But those who try to be strong, who try to build things – no one ever sees any poetry in that, do they?” ― Amitav Ghosh, The Hungry Tide… Read More ›
Month: April 2023
It’s a Question of Hitting the Ball
“This is not a war, this is a test of how far man can be degraded” ― Sebastian Faulks, Birdsong I didn’t mean to put this one together, but sometimes… Last Friday, the Tennessee General Assembly closed up shop… Read More ›
Everybody is a Disruptor, While Nobody Wants to be a Builder
“Well, ain’t you the clam’s cuticle!” said Mr. Ogden.” ― Ngaio Marsh, Death in Ecstasy As I type today, I’m watching the Tennessee House floor session – hopefully the last of the year. I’m going to refrain from adding… Read More ›
Lost In The Discussion
“Liking other people is an illusion we have to cherish in ourselves if we are to live in society.” ― John Fowles, The Magus Earlier this week, I can across an old friend, at least I’d call him a… Read More ›
If Only It Was Easy
“Someone else had come out with that old line about winning not being everything. Probably Emilia, that’s exactly the sort of thing she liked to believe. And then one of us replied … perhaps even me, I’m not sure …… Read More ›
Dad Gone Wild 