Can limits be essential to happiness? The idea that limits contribute, let alone are essential, to happiness or living well is inimical to most modern views. Over 175 years ago the Danish philosopher Søren Kierkegaard … Psalm 1 on Beneficial BondsRead more
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Simone Biles, Sports, Sponsorship, Social Media and the Modern Self
I was glad to see that Simone Biles was able to compete again in the Olympics and win a bronze medal on the balance beam. She is an outstanding gymnast who has advanced the sport/art … Simone Biles, Sports, Sponsorship, Social Media and the Modern SelfRead more
Avarice
In the previous posts we examined the root sin of pride and then the sins of vainglory, anger, and sloth. The next three deadly sins—greed or avarice, gluttony, and lust—represent a shift in perspective. Traditionally … AvariceRead more
Brexit: Snobs vs. Slobs
One of the consistent accusations against those who voted in favor of Brexit, the referendum on Great Britain leaving the European Union (EU), is that they are racists. The charge is based upon the facts … Brexit: Snobs vs. SlobsRead more
The Challenge of December 31st
Even though I am happily married to a wonderful British West Indian, we still experience cross-cultural differences. Obviously July 4th, when we Americans celebrate our independence from the tyrant King George III, is a … The Challenge of December 31stRead more
