A friend who missed our 40-year reunion (at Trinity College in Hartford, CT) asked for my observations on the event. I responded:
Here’s something worth mentioning: (more…)
Do you know the meaning of the word Tao? Don’t worry if you’ve never even heard about it. I first got familiar with the concept when I moved from the US to teach English in China.
Tao broadly means ‘a strong sense of connection to the universe’ or ‘the natural order of things’. (more…)
Craig Shields, reporting from Hartford, CT, the home of Trinity College, where the class of 1977 is celebrating its 40th reunion. Thrilled to be here. The attendance at events like this is self-selecting; those who aren’t able to have a good time with their classmates (for whatever reason) don’t show up. That leaves us more convivial sorts. (more…)
Having a garden of your own is a wonderful way to lead a healthy and fulfilling life, but it can bring numerous difficulties in terms of upkeep, maintenance, and security. There is probably no healthier solution for your family than to live surrounded by nature. However, the dangers of various animals eating away at your plants and destroying your garden are high, which can result in a significant decrease in revenue and production. (more…)
David Jonas was a year behind me (and several rungs ahead of me on the tennis ladder) when we attended the William Penn Charter School, an independent, K-12, Quaker institution in Philadelphia in the early 1970s. Now, President Trump has nominated him to serve as the general counsel to the U.S. Department of Energy, though this needs to be confirmed by the Senate. (more…)
By going green, your company can reduce the operating costs that eat into your profits. Projects such as upgrading to more efficient heating, plumbing, lighting and mechanical systems offer a great return on investment. Consider these four easy and creative ways that your company can increase profits, cut costs and continue to offer excellent products and services. (more…)
Re: the Trump presidency and his possible removal from office, a reader asks: Good grief, do you guys ever give up? Will you spend the next 1000 days, eagerly awaiting the fulfillment of your fantasy? I realize you don’t like the president or his administration, but there comes a time to accept reality, stop obsessing, and just make the best of the situation.
That’s a hard question to answer. Three things would have to happen: (more…)
2GreenEnergy super-supporter Gary Tulie of idyllic Buckinghamshire England (see pic if you doubt my claim) sent me this thoughtful piece on the EV adoption curve. I responded:
I agree with the basic concept, i.e., that a slight drop in the demand for oil, which will most certainly be occasioned by the adoption of EVs, will mean a precipitous drop in the price of crude, and cataclysmic effects on the industry. (more…)
A friend sent me this piece, suggesting that Trump is impervious to justice actions, and cannot be removed from office, regardless of what he’s done in the past or will do in the future. (more…)
An old friend (possibly an old ex-friend, if he reads this) who works as a building contractor forwarded this gem, an article suggesting that solar (as opposed to human) activity is the cause of global warming. Of course, this has been thoroughly debunked over the years, though one can’t expect every building contractor, baseball coach or stay-at-home mom to know this. (more…)
