It has been a long, wet winter here in the French countryside. Recently, however, we have finally been blessed with a few days of sunshine, and each new dawn seems to promises warmer temperatures and a slow introduction to spring. The ducks are paddling in the pond, and a few brave frogs have begun croaking. … More What I’m Reading Now
Conservative columnist David Brooks gave a remarkable 15 minute speech recently. While I don’t often agree with his political views, I found it a clarion call for our nation and our world. Enjoy it. Share it. BGT
We can all look back on our lives and identify good traits and bad, smart choices and blunders, luck and misfortune. We can see how we’ve changed, improved or declined, harnessed our habits or become victims of them. The most difficult challenge I face is accepting the fact that other people are not me. Not … More The Most Difficult Thing For Me
I recently found myself giving advice to an aspiring writer. It’s an opportunity that I look forward to, most of the time. I’ve had the privilege of learning most of my craft on my own, by trial and error, with little assistance from mentors, professors, or colleagues. I say ‘privilege’ because the road has been … More Without Discipline…?
As you all know, I am a writer, not an economist. That said, I have seen a few things in my time here on the planet, and I do understand how the economy works–or doesn’t–in general terms. I have also learned to ignore hyperbole: nothing is ever as good as it seems or as bad … More Not Business As Usual