1 day agoLiberal Arts Blog — Louise May Alcott (1832–1888): A Collage (Orion) for Valentine’s DayLiberal Arts Blog — Tuesday is the Joy of Literature, Language, Religion, and Culture Day Today’s Topic: Louise May Alcott (1832–1888): A Collage (Orion) for Valentine’s Day Or you might call it a bouquet of roses. Or tulips. Whatever your favorite flower is. If you absolutely love a writer, what…Liberal Arts Blog3 min readLiberal Arts Blog3 min read
1 day agoThinking Citizen Blog — “Forget Pandemic Puppies. Meet the Inflation Chicken!” (NYT)Thinking Citizen Blog — Tuesday is Economics, Finance, and Business Day Today’s Topic: “Forget Pandemic Puppies. Meet the Inflation Chicken!” (NYT) So what is with the price of eggs? Supply and demand of course. In this case it’s the supply side. “But which shortage came first: the chicks or the…Thinking Citizen Blog3 min readThinking Citizen Blog3 min read
1 day agoThinking Citizen Blog — Good News from Czechia — Is the Tide of “Pluto-Populism” Turning?Thinking Citizen Blog — Monday is Foreign Policy Day Today’s Topic: Good News from Czechia — Is the Tide of “Pluto-Populism” Turning? If it bleeds, it tends to lead. I’m always desperate for good news. Constantly grasping at straws. Today, a hint at the possibility of a positive trend. His…Thinking Citizen Blog3 min readThinking Citizen Blog3 min read
3 days agoLiberal Arts Blog — Raj Ampat (“The Four Kings”) — An Archipelago of Incomparable BeautyLiberal Arts Blog — Sunday is the Joy of Humor, Food, Travel, Practical Life Tips, and Random Stuff Day Today’s Topic: Raj Ampat (“The Four Kings”) — An Archipelago of Incomparable Beauty Off the coast of the world’s second largest island, Guinea, lies an archipelago of 1,500 islands that, for…Liberal Arts Blog4 min readLiberal Arts Blog4 min read
3 days agoLiberal Arts Blog — Lebron James: “Consistency and Adaptability” — No Signature Move but Soon 38,388 PointsLiberal Arts Blog — Saturday is the Joy of Sports, Dance, Fitness, and All Things Physical Day Today’s Topic: Lebron James: “Consistency and Adaptability” — No Signature Move but Soon 38,388 Points Apparently, “Kareem Abdul Jabbar had his skyhook” and “Michael Jordan had his fadeaway” but “LeBron James will pass…Liberal Arts Blog4 min readLiberal Arts Blog4 min read
3 days agoThinking Citizen Blog — The Orion of Torts — What Do You Think Is Most Important for Every Thinking Citizen to Know?Thinking Citizen Blog — Saturday is Justice, Freedom, Law, and Values Day Today’s Topic: The Orion of Torts — What Do You Think Is Most Important for Every Thinking Citizen to Know? Or for that matter, what is the coolest thing you ever learned in law school or afterward about…Thinking Citizen Blog5 min readThinking Citizen Blog5 min read
4 days agoLiberal Arts Blog — Syzygy (Alignment of Celestial Bodies) — Now! (Orion, Full Moon, Jupiter, Venus)Liberal Arts Blog — Friday is the Joy of Art, Architecture, Design, Film, and All Things Visual Day Today’s Topic: Syzygy (Alignment of Celestial Bodies) — Now! (Orion, Full Moon, Jupiter, Venus) The night sky is magic time! If it’s not cloudy, don’t miss it! Ever! A troupe of actors…Liberal Arts Blog5 min readLiberal Arts Blog5 min read
4 days agoThinking Citizen Blog — How to Teach Students to Pay Attention, Organize Their Thoughts, and Make the Best DecisionsThinking Citizen Blog — Friday is Education and Education Policy Day Today’s Topic — How to Teach Students to Pay Attention, Organize Their Thoughts, and Make the Best Decisions Have you ever seen the full moon in conjunction with the setting sun? Can you imagine how rousing a sight this…Thinking Citizen Blog5 min readThinking Citizen Blog5 min read
6 days agoThinking Citizen Blog — Price Controls in General May Be a Bad Idea, But What About Insulin? The Exception that Proves the Rule? Or Not?Thinking Citizen Blog — Thursday is Health, Health Care, and Global Health Policy Day Today’s Topic: Price Controls in General May Be a Bad Idea, But What About Insulin? The Exception that Proves the Rule? Or Not? Many who need insulin have to ration their supply because they can’t afford…Thinking Citizen Blog5 min readThinking Citizen Blog5 min read
6 days agoLiberal Arts Blog — “I Want To Know What Love Is,” (Foreigner), “Mony, Mony,” (Billy Idol), “Maggie Mae” (Rod Stewart)Liberal Arts Blog — Thursday is the Joy of Music Day Today’s Post: “I Want To Know What Love Is,” (Foreigner), “Mony, Mony,” (Billy Idol), “Maggie Mae” (Rod Stewart) Have you ever turned on the radio randomly and been blindsided by the power of a song you had heard before…Liberal Arts Blog6 min readLiberal Arts Blog6 min read
