Quotations
Clutter
If a cluttered desk is the sign of a cluttered mind, what is the significance of a clean desk?Versions of this are variously attributed to Laurence J. Peter and Albert EinsteinSee the philosophy of Wabi-Sabi.
Month: September 2005
General
Abdominal Equinox
As you know, last night was the Autumnal Equinox. And, today is the first day of fall, 2005.Autumnal Equinox: Where the night and they day are of equal length.Autumnal: Meaning Fall, autumn, Apple seasonEqui: Meaning […]
General
Tipping Point
Notes on Malcom Gladwell’s book.I think that the title would have been better if it had been, “flash point,” or “critical mass,” or “the straw.” I kept getting a picture of one of those stupid […]
Quotations
Now
This instant is the only time there is.Gerald Jampolsky
General
Supply and Demand
I was wondering if that stuff we spent so much time learning in economics classes is really true. Look at gasoline prices for example. Just because there was a natural disaster along the gulf coast, […]
Quotations
Art
Art is by nature political. It helps us use our conscience fully. If you think more intelligently, you’ll vote more intelligently. I’ve known a lot of creative people, and none have been Republicans.Edward Albee
Humor
New windows
Dear Diary,Last year I replaced all the windows in my house with those expensive double pane energy efficient kind.But this week I got a call from the contractor who installed them.He was complaining that the […]