“Capitalism lacks romantic appeal. It does not set the pulse racing in the way that opposing ideologies like socialism, fascism, or environmentalism can. It does not stir the blood, for it identifies no dragons to slay. It offers no grand vision for the future, for in an open market system, the future is shaped not […]
Why Not Capitalism?
“Capitalism lacks romantic appeal. It does not set the pulse racing in the way that opposing ideologies like socialism, fascism, or environmentalism can. It does not stir the blood, for it identifies no dragons to slay. It offers no grand vision for the future, for in an open market system, the future is shaped not […]
The Fancy Sky Club Credit Card: It’s Worth It
A few years ago, I decided to bite the bullet and get the Delta Reserve American Express card. It carries an annual fee of $450, but was it worth it? You betcha. Why? There are several reasons. First, you get a gratis companion pass every year that can even be used for a first-class ticket. […]
Living The Hobbesian Nightmare: The Walking Dead
Life is solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short. This is nowhere more clearly in evidence than in the AMC hit The Walking Dead. How well will we do after the zombie apocalypse? Not well, I think—we’re a species that burns cars when a football team loses. If anything, watching The Walking Dead has made me wonder how […]
Living The Hobbesian Nightmare: The Walking Dead
Life is solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short. This is nowhere more clearly in evidence than in the AMC hit The Walking Dead. How well will we do after the zombie apocalypse? Not well, I think—we’re a species that burns cars when a football team loses. If anything, watching The Walking Dead has made me wonder how […]
Living The Hobbesian Nightmare: The Walking Dead
Life is solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short. This is nowhere more clearly in evidence than in the AMC hit The Walking Dead. How well will we do after the zombie apocalypse? Not well, I think—we’re a species that burns cars when a football team loses. If anything, watching The Walking Dead has made me wonder how […]
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I Use This Stuff to Make My Best Better!
My friend and coach Jason Womack visited Samford University on December 1. He spoke to three different groups, and I made a few notes on some of the tools I use. I’m constantly experimenting with this gadget or that app, but here are the essentials. Over the next few months, I plan to put […]
I Use This Stuff to Make My Best Better!
My friend and coach Jason Womack visited Samford University on December 1. He spoke to three different groups, and I made a few notes on some of the tools I use. I’m constantly experimenting with this gadget or that app, but here are the essentials. Over the next few months, I plan to put […]
Traveling With Ease
TRAVELING WITH EASE I took my new backpack and new suitcase on speaking trips to McKendree University and Hampden-Sydney College. I was surprised at how much easier flying is with a four-wheeled suitcase that rolls in all four directions, and the “TSA Friendly” laptop sleeve made airport security less of a hassle.