Monthly Archives: February 2014

“Ambiguity”

“Ambiguity” If the current era were to gain a label, it might be called “The Age of Ambiguity.” Whether in self-praise or regret, there is wide agreement that nothing is clearly X or not-X.  Rather, everything is a bit of … Continue reading

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“Is ‘Right and Wrong’…Wrong?”

“Is ‘Right and Wrong’ … Wrong?” One time I had registration duty at the opening of fall term.  Along with other faculty representing their departments, I sat on one side of a long table.  Students would approach from the other … Continue reading

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“Heartbreak”

“Heartbreak” So far as I’ve been able to see, this is a world of desire.  If we no longer care to live, there’s a fair chance we won’t.  Depending on how deep it goes, our bodies will take the message. … Continue reading

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“It’s Cancer!”

“It’s Cancer!” Years ago, Esquire magazine ran an article on the state of cancer research and treatment.  It included this line: “When you’re playing against the Big Casino, the odds are with the House.” I don’t know whether I thought … Continue reading

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“Anne Frank”

“Anne Frank” What a triumph that girl brought off!  Through her unassuming, young girl’s diary, the whole world came to share the sorrows and the innocence of the persecuted Jewish people.  Identifying with her was not difficult.  At the time of the … Continue reading

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