Category Archives: Words

Fractured Attention

Posted on December 17, 2011 by hessd

From my standpoint, this looks like a cultural avalanche.  If there is something good about it, it is not yet visible to me. Today, I want to talk about technology and personal presence.  It seems to me that the more … Continue reading →

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Words with clean sharp edges

Posted on August 9, 2011 by hessd

I don’t usually have any trouble telling when a particular usage is wrong.  Sometimes when I try to say just what is wrong about it, it takes longer.  But then when I try to think why is it really harmful … Continue reading →

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America the Litigious

Posted on August 3, 2011 by hessd

This note recognizes the past, present, and likely future of Dr. Loren Fishman, a psychiatrist. The good doctor was driving along innocently one day when a taxi pulled in front of his car.  He swerved to avoid the taxi and … Continue reading →

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