A back and forth with my friend Dimitri in the comments section of the post on raising our children as if technology was “part of nature, part of us” broached the subject of the shifting…
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You Are a Very Useful Engine: Bringing up a Technologist
As some who read the Errant might know, especially if they were readers of Nemesis, I use Emerson as a touchstone frequently as well as often referencing the passage below which begins the essay “Experience”….
Patterns in History: Kallat’s Public Notice #3
In our laundry room by the door to the garage, we have a wall calendar that lists important historical events for each date. The kids look at it every day–we talk about the events on…
Being Honest About Knowing Nothing: Who to Read
Hey, a quick note to ask you (while always paying proper attention to your favorite idlers here at the Errant) to bookmark and check in frequently with a few of my favorite writers and thinkers…
True Public Education: Marketing at Abercrombie & Fitch
This past Saturday my children and I participated in the end-of-summer ritual of back-to-school shopping. My daughter is 9 and my son is 7. Shopping, other than at the Lego store, is not a favorite…
Dear Errant, Advice for the Marks: Always Be Cynical
If you haven’t seen Glengarry Glen Ross, get thee to your movie outlet of choice (ah, choice) ASAP. (Of course let’s not talk about the Mamet of today, okay?) Briefly, a real estate sales office…
What’s as American as Apple Pie? Concussions in Sports
Are you ready for some footba…er, brain trauma? This story in the HT, Concussions no laughing matter in football, is timely. I was biking through our local park last night, beautiful weather; a little breeze,…