Category Archives: Ramblings

Yesterday my cat of 17 years had a stroke, and we had to have her euthanized. Scooter was a quiet kitty for most of her life.  Having been orphaned as a kitten and bottle-fed by human attendants, she was quite … Continue reading →

It’s been a very emotional few weeks as I’ve wrapped up 18 years at Duke Corporate Education.  I’ve realized, again, that leaving involves people on both sides of the equation:  I needed to say goodbye and process what this next … Continue reading →

There is a popular saying, when it comes to economic forecasting, that ‘a rising tide lifts all boats’.  This expression provides a comforting and confident view of top line growth in economies, with the associated presumption that even small and … Continue reading →

One of the reputable news sources I go to with regularity is The Conversation.  I recommend it. Today there is a post regarding research done on the reporting of mass shootings, and specifically on the characterization of the person doing … Continue reading →

My hope is that, as we continue to discover more and more about our place in the galaxy and universe, that this outward expansion of inquiry will be accompanied by an equally-deep introspection into who we are as people, and … Continue reading →

The warning signs abound: Polarization of society; militarization of the police forces; nationalistic policies;  criminalization of minorities and immigrants;  melding of extremist religious views with political discourse and policy-making; the dismantling of social welfare programs.  The list probably goes on. … Continue reading →