BurningbirdWell a bit of good news and a bit of other news: which do you want first? Okay, the good news it it. I had an email from an editor at a major publishing company (not O’Reilly) about using excerpts from one of my online articles for their 2003 edition Social Studies text book. If […]
I can’t tell you how much I enjoy reading David Steven’s frequent World Summit postings at the Daily Summit. Not only is he pointing out pertinent and relevant information of interest (to all of of us), he’s also providing an insider look into the proceedings that one misses with mainstream news reports. Favorite line today, from recounted comments from NGOs: “You have to […]
I’m trying something new: as I finish each book on my recommended and want-to read list, I’m attempting to incorporate a little of the author’s unique style into a few of my weblog postings. With this, I hope to get a better understanding of what I liked or didn’t like about each book. For instance, […]
I am a simple person. When discussions arise as to whether we view ourselves as intellectual, spiritual, or sensual, I come down, heavily, on the side of the senses. I taste thought with my tongue; I roll debate around my mouth trying to determine when to bite, and when to spit out. I worship with […]
The best part of getting up early is watching the sun rise. Today is for working, it is. Today is for nose down and finishing tasks and making milestones. I’ve marked out in my mind tasks to accomplish with each new position of the sun. The sun’s “here”, this is done. The sun’s “there”, that […]