“The greatest productive force is human selfishness.” – Robert A. Heinlein
balletomane (noun)
A balletomane (bah-LET-uh-mane) is a ballet enthusiast. Example from A Feather on the Breath of Godby Sigrid Nunez: “Balletomanes tend to be critical, their hates are as strong as their loves, and at intermission, listen: You’re as likely to hear them tearing a dancer down as praising her.”
“The Star-Spangled Banner” was originally a patriotic poem written by Frances Scott Key after witnessing the bombardment of Baltimore’s Fort McHenry by the British during the War of 1812. It was set to the tune of an English drinking song and officially became our national anthem in 1931.
I don’t know how many times I’ve had the discussion about whether Trump can be reelected. This piece from POLITICO articulates my arguments better than I’ve been able to. And based on the early debates among the Democratic hopefuls, it spells an easy victory for Trump in 2020…
“Dear Democrats, Here’s How to Guarantee Trump’s Reelection”
An email from RK:
Dear Mark,
It is so nice to find your blog! I have followed your writing since around 2005. ETR was always my first read in the morning. [Your] writing captures my imagination like few others…. I thank you for sharing your timeless wisdom.
The Moth Presents: Ishmael Beah (recommended by Tim Ferris)…