June 29th, 2015 → 5:07 am
“If you repay me not on such a day
In such a place, such sum or sums as are
Expressed in the condition, let the forfeit
Be nominated for an equal pound
Of your fair flesh, to be cut off and taken
In what part of your body pleaseth me.” – Merchant of Venice
There’s been increasing talk lately of Greece leaving the Euro. And some of it seems to be saying that a Grexit wouldn’t be that bad. In my opinion, it would be awful for Greece if they left, truly catastrophic. Akin to the pound of flesh Skylock tried to bargain for in Merchant of Venice. Other countries wouldn’t suffer nearly so bad, but Greece would be left near to dying. Don’t do it Greece!
Filed under: Blog & Economics/Money
June 16th, 2015 → 5:19 am
“A gallant child…makes old hearts fresh.” – The Winter’s Tale
We’re in the middle of family visiting season – relatives are either coming to see us in St. Louis, or we’re off visiting them. And it is remarkable how a child’s laughter can reform a room. When my son does one of his pure joy belly laughs, even cranky aunts and uncles uncross their legs and crack a smile. I wish we could bottle up his laughter and keep it forever…
Filed under: Blog & Self/My Life
June 9th, 2015 → 5:57 am
“Life, being weary of these worldly bars,
Never lacks power to dismiss itself.” – Julius Caesar
What a travesty of justice this poor man – boy – went through. I am so sad he chose to end his life, but I hope he has at last found peace.