I’ve always admired social entrepreneurs, that breed of ambitious people who dedicate their time and energy to improve how we function as a society. Social
Category: culture
Remembering Ali: When Greatness Transcends Tragedy
I haven’t seen the new Ken Burns documentary on Muhammad Ali yet, but I’m looking forward to it. Thinking about Ali brought back the memory
The Answer Guy: No Question Too Arcane
(The Answer Guy takes pride in answering your questions about all the nooks and crannies of life. We don’t bother with the big picture. No
All Drama, All the Time
One of the great techniques of art in almost every genre — from music to movies to literature — is tension and release. It’s the
Hashtag Culture and the Death of Leadership
When Kit was alive I used to brag about her a lot. (I still do now, but more discretely.) For instance, I loved telling people
And Now For Some Good News
There’s a lot of bad news out there this week. The border’s being overwhelmed with immigrants, the French are mad at us over the Australian