This morning I returned home from a routine visit to the doctor determined to keep an open mind about his suggestion that I try some meditation. That he might recommend this at some point was no surprise; I caught a glimpse of the prayer flags in his office the first time I saw him a … Continue reading That time I tried to meditate
Tag: Words
Curiosity, Irish history and the gombeens
Curiosity often gets the blame (or the credit, depending on your point of view) for killing cats, but more often it leads to learning. Take this morning, for example, when I was fortunate enough to have Presidents' Day* off and learned that someone named Eamon Loingsigh from New York had started following this blog. I'm … Continue reading Curiosity, Irish history and the gombeens
Chancellor “personally sick” over CSU discussion of words
Last week I posted my own reaction to Jon Caldara's column in that Sunday's Denver Post about the use of words. Today Tony Frank, chancellor of the Colorado State University system, chimed in with his take. It included this: Do I think several of the suggestions in the list are just plain silly? Sure. Do … Continue reading Chancellor “personally sick” over CSU discussion of words
Better to be ignorant and offensive, Jon?
How ironic that the president of a Denver "think tank" would rather the citizenry not think about the words they use. In a column in today's Denver Post, Jon Caldara derides efforts to promote the use of inclusive language by Colorado State University and others with an ignorant, offensive rant that includes this: For those … Continue reading Better to be ignorant and offensive, Jon?
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