In business and in life, it’s the small things we take for granted that generally cause our mistakes. After all, you might wonder, what’s so hard about putting a book...
Moby-Dick? Sure. Look In Our Fishing Section
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Literature
Swearin’ Proper
Just a few weeks ago, I introduced you here to Finley Peter Dunne - or more importantly to Mr. Dooley. Usually, I would let it go at that and know you were making the...
Stanislavski on Politicians (Sort of)
There is an art to living well and to leading well. And whether in politics, in business, or in acting on a stage, the same ethics and same temptations can equally...
A Conversation With Mr. Dooley
Sometimes the best thing I can write for you is what somebody else wrote first. -- “What’s wan man’s news is another man’s throubles. In these hot days, I’d like to see...
Seeing the World
What a gift it would be to have a friend like this - or better yet, to be a friend like this. A very short excerpt from Zorba the Greek: "Things we are accustomed to,...
The Silence in the Words of Children
For any of you who have ever stopped and marveled at the purity and simplicity with which children speak their many first words - and especially for those of you who...
Just in Case You Think Journalism Ever Changes
From Salmagundi, a series of satirical pamphlets written by Washington Irving, his brothers and friends in New York City from January 1807 to January 1808. The...
Steinbeck
A short excerpt from a story that takes place more than 100 years ago. Written for a book (East of Eden) published in 1952. No matter. These words will remain true -...
A Stolen (well, borrowed) Essay For You
Rather than remain silent while I finish a few projects and prepare for some travel, I thought I would be kind and share with you a wonderful, thoughtful passage from...