Not What But How?
Notice at both conventions that the politicians will talk specifically about "what" (provide quicker virus testing, provide health care for all, protect social security, attack climate change, attain social justice) but only generalize about "how" (reduce waste, create new taxes,
They’ve Built It, But Will Anyone Come?
The Democratic Convention—and I imagine the Republican Convention will be the same—simply doesn't involve me emotionally. It does intellectually, but logic makes people think while emotions make them act. Here we are in the midst of a polarized population, moral
Testing
I read this morning in the Boston Globe that none of the 80 players on the New England Patriots has tested positive for coronavirus during 28 days of continual testing thus far. I'm sure that such testing is being done for
Slow Deaths
Small businesses are the major providers of net, new jobs annually in the US (and in many other countries). Large businesses decrease jobs through automation and merger and efficiencies. They don't replace retirees readily. We can't afford to kill off small
The Broken Record
The New York Times was once a pleasure for me, about two hours on a Sunday afternoon. Today, it's about 30-45 minutes, mainly because of the book review and arts sections. I don't mind a newspaper taking an editorial position, but
Choices
What we're experiencing now is an example of the difficult choices that most organizations encounter at times. In this case, should the authorities open up the economy to get people back to work while risking the spread of the virus—which
I’m Not Just Right, You’re Wrong!
First let me state that, on Facebook, I admit to the positive practice of nice photos of pets and family outings and staying in touch with friends, fair enough and quite healthy. But has anyone in the history of Facebook ever
“We hold these truths to be self-evident….”
We've conceptualized it. Now, 244 years later, it's about time we perfect the implementation. IN CONGRESS, JULY 4, 1776 The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America hen in the Course of human events it becomes necessary for one people to
Silver Linings
My bank used to have a rather insulting sign at the door, "Please remove hats and sunglasses." Not there's a sign that says, "Please do not enter without a mask." We use to have non-profit board meetings which some people couldn't
Borders
My Australian colleagues are sending me government notices that the borders might not open to tourism or international business meetings until 2021. I suppose that will help ensure that no one catches the coronavirus. Of course, it may also ensure