For want of a nail: agency, causality and consequence in a verse
First, a nursery rhyme that illustrates how our actions and details–both small and large–matter. For want of a nail the shoe was lost. For want of a shoe the horse … Continue reading
William Blake medley
Signature – William Blake: One who is very much delighted with being in good company. When I tell the truth, it is not for the sake of convincing those who … Continue reading
Presidents On Preemptive War
Here is what past US Presidents’ stated positions have been on preemptive war (now updated with Barack Obama): Abraham Lincoln: Allow the President to invade a neighboring nation whenever he … Continue reading
Arab divas: three generations
Friends, hope you have a terrific weekend; I’ll be back on the blog deck proper next week, but in the meanwhile, here’s a musical interlude. For some, this may be … Continue reading
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