“The secret of managing is to keep the five guys who hate you away from the guys who are undecided.” Casey Stengel
Tag: books
On Knowing That You Never Know
If the politics and terrorism and whatever weren’t enough to make you nauseous, just read the paper. For example, a woman in the Midwest fell into a giant meat grinder … Continue reading On Knowing That You Never Know
On Saving Fish
I just rescued a fish from a falcon. Not sure why I did it, although it was an instant reaction. My desk is near a sliding door to the backyard … Continue reading On Saving Fish
On Fresh Duckling, Second-growth Tomatoes, and Badly-named Chocolate
It’s blogday and until yesterday there wasn’t much to write about. We visited New Orleans last weekend (more below), but otherwise, it’s been business as usual in the world. But … Continue reading On Fresh Duckling, Second-growth Tomatoes, and Badly-named Chocolate
On Being Careful What You Wish For
Disclaimer: this blog is not about sports. So if you hate sports, bear with me. If you love sports, well, this is about sports. But really it’s about being a … Continue reading On Being Careful What You Wish For
On Research
I’m writing a new novel. Is that redundant, “new novel?” It’s a big thing that requires a lot of effort and attention. The entire story is mapped out, set in … Continue reading On Research
On Overthinking
It’s Wednesday, and I don’t have anything to write about. Nothing. I try to think but nothing happens. I’ve used most of the notes in the notebook, and I have … Continue reading On Overthinking
On Bad Jobs, Yelp, and Going Postal
First, a new cartoon! Thank you very much. This week’s blog inspiration is courtesy of the United States Postal Service and the often demonized Postal Worker. Gone are the days … Continue reading On Bad Jobs, Yelp, and Going Postal