Shelby Foote on the South's chances in the Civil War.
Here's a clip on his view of the importance of the war.
Thursday, February 15, 2018
Candid Conversation
"What did you tell them?"
"I told them we wanted to hear the truth and that they should be absolutely candid about any problems that are facing us either now or in the near future."
"Did they believe you?"
"I hope so because they will be crucial players in turning the place around."
"Would you say they were open?"
"They talked quite a bit."
"But were they open?"
"I'm not sure. One conversation isn't enough. We need to earn their trust."
"I told them we wanted to hear the truth and that they should be absolutely candid about any problems that are facing us either now or in the near future."
"Did they believe you?"
"I hope so because they will be crucial players in turning the place around."
"Would you say they were open?"
"They talked quite a bit."
"But were they open?"
"I'm not sure. One conversation isn't enough. We need to earn their trust."
Quote of the Day
Economics has gained the title Queen of the Social Sciences by choosing solved political problems as its domain.
- Abba Lerner
- Abba Lerner
Wednesday, February 14, 2018
Peterson of "The 12 Rules for Life"
Cultural Offering notes the Psychology Today interview with Jordan Peterson.
Dr. Peterson's thought-provoking book is a best-seller and deservedly so.
Dr. Peterson's thought-provoking book is a best-seller and deservedly so.
Poetry for Wooing
Christopher Marlowe's "The Passionate Shepherd to His Love."
But then reality steps in with Sir Walter Raleigh's "The Nymph's Reply to the Shepherd."
[Update: My apology for the earlier spelling error. Unforgivable.]
Organizing Computer Files
Ah, the joy of organizing computer files.
I have been remiss in sorting the worthless from the important although the good news is I can quickly spot the difference between the two. The entire exercise is a lesson in humility. "Why did I ever think File X was important enough to save?"
It is also a reminder to name files in such a way that their subject is easy to ascertain. Anything too specific or too broad can be mysterious and mystery is not good with files.
The real joy comes not from finding some forgotten work of brilliance - that has yet to occur - but from deleting masses of those suckers. [A machine gun sound effect would add to the pleasure.]
"If in doubt, throw it out" is the mantra of office re-organization wizards and it works well with files. I am toying with the idea of creating a File Limbo, in which those close to salvation could linger, but I fear that could be a dodge.
The culling continues.
I have been remiss in sorting the worthless from the important although the good news is I can quickly spot the difference between the two. The entire exercise is a lesson in humility. "Why did I ever think File X was important enough to save?"
It is also a reminder to name files in such a way that their subject is easy to ascertain. Anything too specific or too broad can be mysterious and mystery is not good with files.
The real joy comes not from finding some forgotten work of brilliance - that has yet to occur - but from deleting masses of those suckers. [A machine gun sound effect would add to the pleasure.]
"If in doubt, throw it out" is the mantra of office re-organization wizards and it works well with files. I am toying with the idea of creating a File Limbo, in which those close to salvation could linger, but I fear that could be a dodge.
The culling continues.
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