Watch Out!

These posts address topics that represent a danger to our well-ordered state of mind. Here we cover things that make us mad or give rise to passions. This can lead to bad decisions and suboptimal outcomes
Dec
06
Hundreds of runners across several lanes of road at the start of the 2007 Chicago Marathon

Chicago: The Marathon I'd Almost Forgotten

Long unexamined, I dredge up that tender October day to see if a sincere student can always find lessons
4 min read
Nov
29
Graffiti of two heads, one saying "Shall we boykott the rent?" and the other answering "Yeah good idea"

What Kind of Person Argues With the Boss?

Three reasons why arguing with the boss is a terrible idea - and tips for how to prevail nonetheless
3 min read
Nov
22
Screenshot of an Amazon page showing rows of corkscrews for sale in various shapes, colors, and prices

Reports of Society's Collapse Are Premature (and I Can Prove It)

Greetings friends! Over the weekend, I went on a short trip to Hendersonville, North Carolina, in the foothills of the
6 min read
Nov
01
The White House in Washington seen from the front lawn

President Biden May Have the Last Laugh

Ironically, it was the Supreme Court that delivered him this opportunity. Mr. Biden will be just the first President to exploit it
3 min read
Oct
25
Sculpture bust of Abraham Lincoln in profile

Smart, Well-Meaning People Don’t Decide Elections

Suddenly, the baffling process by which we elect leaders makes sense. As do voters’ awful choices and terrible outcomes
4 min read
Oct
11
Sculpture showing puddling streams of paint dropping from a mouth-like gap

Pity the Doomed Backers of Biden’s Campaign

Don't be so sure we wouldn't fall into the same trap they have
5 min read
Sep
27
A childless cat lady holding a grumpy-looking cat

Billionaire Battles: Life’s a Breeze When You Outsource Decisions

Why Taylor Swift's endorsement of Trump¹ was so helpful
3 min read
Sep
06
Abstract painting of colored lines and grayscale lines arranged in a complex geometric pattern.

Failure Hidden in Plain Sight

Women are well-represented in the law, or so it seems. Digging deeper reveals some shocking gaps
4 min read
Aug
30
Car driving precariously on two wheels, followed by another car also on two wheels. Hey, I was just following the other guy!

Speeding Out of Control  –Time to Pull the Brake?

Or do we need to crash first to realize the error of our free-spending ways? What if there was a better way?
4 min read
Aug
23
A narrow staircase overlooking a precipitous drop-off over a cliff by a lake

Why You Should Doubt Yourself

I still believe what I believe is true, but I will now often add to the end of a statement the words, "…but I could be wrong."
3 min read