Rejection Letters

A great post by Patrick Rhone. 

Bravo to Beatrice and her classmates!

I have a bias for people who've been punched and keep on going.

Music Man

 

Side Conversation

 "They've canceled all of their training and are hiring very few people. Not clear on the lay-off situation. We're in limbo."

I have seen that before. When uncertainty arises, the reaction is to hold in place. That's regarded as a safe bet. Anyone pushing for big spending outside of A.I. endeavors may be regarded as reckless.

Developing A.I. training is an option, of course, but even that is risky unless it presents the material with a good dose of modesty.

More of a conversation than a presentation.

First Paragraph

 The end of Europe is upon us.

- From The End of Europe: Dictators, Demagogues, and the Coming Dark Age by James Kirchick

Bear with Me

I am meeting today with a group of managers to discuss how to analyze and prevent various types of discrimination cases.

Always timely. It will be a groove. 

Back this afternoon.

Best First Lines

 Sippican Cottage gives his list and a grand list it is.

And yet, because it was compiled several years ago, it missed:

"I, Julian Fabius, an advocate for discretion in all things, should have known better."

From this.

On the Origins of Everything

 

Treasure Chest

There is always a great deal to enjoy at Yahooey's Blog.

Guaranteed.

Room Ramble

 I'm teaching a workshop later this week on employment discrimination. At the moment, much of my time is devoted to returning order to my office. 

A chunk of material that was needed for "Pilate's Magician" is being filed, although boxed is more accurate. [I have misplaced things in files but never in a box.]

Several boxes of books will be going to the used bookstore. I'm keeping most of the Roman history and religion books related to the novel, but others have piled up and I'm ruthlessly culling those. Mainly management titles because if there is any field in which the book promotions tend to overstate value, it's management.

In contrast, history, government, religion, and philosophy tend to hold up well.

Anyway, progress is being made. It won't be a Marie Kondo make-over but it will produce a lot of floor space.

Robert McGinnis: King of Movie Posters