Episode 119: Critics
Why they’re important some of the time only, and the worst, most dangerous critic of all. There are no statues in the park dedicated to critics.
Episode 120: What Criminal Designed the Prisons?
Our prisons would reflect a depraved society to anyone coming from another world and wondering how we can treat people this way. Dostoevsky once said “The degree of civilization in a…
Social Proof
“If you can do it, it ain’t braggin’.” —Legendary baseball pitcher and Hall of Fame member, Dizzy Dean (1910-1974)
You Don’t Agree With Me? What’s Wrong With You?
When you think everyone and anyone who disagrees with your position is mentally deficient, you’ve identified the presence of deficiency but you have the wrong source.
Panel Success
If you’re going to hold a panel discussion: • Have a few panelists (3) not a lot, otherwise everyone will drone on about every question. • Move things along and…
Episode 124: Unassertiveness
Why we back up instead of move forward and what it means to have the courage of your talent. A lot of us are desperate to be liked.
Yes, We Both Hate Kale, But Then What?
What these primary elections demonstrate to me is that you have to be FOR something, you can’t just be AGAINST something. I want to know how you intend to improve…
Maybe We Should Raffle Off Cars at the Polls
On Super Tuesday (tomorrow) there are 1,344 Democratic delegates to be pledged. About 1,990 are needed to secure the nomination without “brokering” at the convention. The average eligible voter turnout…
The Last Debate?
One more try, Sancho, to slay the dragon. My last chance. It’s not a dragon, sire, it’s capitalism, and no one can figure out why you hate…
Episode 127: Super Bore
Why the Super Bowl has become an almost mindless ritual despite the quality of play on the field. Oh, and I’ve watched every Super Bowl since I was a…