I’m Afraid They’re Both Right
Tacitus was a senator and historian of the Roman Empire. Lovecraft was an American writer who achieved fame through his influential works of horror fiction.
The Internal Struggle
Service with a Smile
“Well, if you didn’t want ‘that much damage’ you shouldn’t have been so careless in the first place.”
Hi, I’m Clippy!
“BUT ITS’ GRAYED OUT I CANT CLICK IT!!!!!!!!” Take a breath. Whatever it is probably won’t matter to you next week.
Just Admit It
Of course, when they then ask you “¿Hablas español?” or “Spreek je Nederlands?” and you stand there blinking at them, they’ll know you’re an obliviot.
Orwell on Thinking
It’s Orwell Week (#3 of 3) George Orwell was a pen name for Eric Arthur Blair (1903–1950), an English novelist, essayist, journalist, and critic best known for the novella Animal Farm (1945), and Nineteen Eighty-Four (1949). Obviously, the term “Orwellian” – descriptive of totalitarian or authoritarian social practices – refers to his writing. He himself … See the Meme
Orwell on Alternative Facts
It’s Orwell Week (#2 of 3) George Orwell was a pen name for Eric Arthur Blair (1903–1950), an English novelist, essayist, journalist, and critic best known for the novella Animal Farm (1945), and Nineteen Eighty-Four (1949). Despite having spoken on BBC radio many, many times, no recordings of Orwell’s voice are known to exist. That … See the Meme
Mom’s Always Right
Happy Mother’s Day. Now: say something nice to your mom. (Yep: even if she’s dead. You’ve been surprised before that she could hear you!)
The Little Things in Life
It’s the little things in life that really matter. Take five minutes — frequently!
Answer the Call
Actually, there’s no probably about it. Set the example.
The Evident Corollary
Price tags aren’t just expressed in money.