3 words to live by: Read, read, readI came across a piece about General Mattis that highlighted his discipline of reading. Here are some points:”Mattis was known to have had a personal library of over 7,000 books, and prompted the study of history for his troops...

If you build it, will they come?The National Wood Flooring Association launched an online university to prepare people for certifications in wood flooring. Why did they do that? Apparently, not enough young people are taking up the trades. I don’t think that...

Hallelujah Chorus etiquette: Stand or sit?It’s that time of year to go to a Messiah concert, and you’ll have to make a decision about the Hallelujah chorus: stand or stay seated?First some background: The most popular story is that “King George II,...

The star of Bethlehem. Out for last year’s Christmas season, this may be worth your time to read over the coming holidays. Why would it be important for the average Christian? One way to look at it is contextualization. In the spirit of the apostle Paul’s...

Is crowdfunding like grant management?Apparently, Steve Wozniak has stopped participating in crowdfunding projects because he can’t see how the money is being spent. Among other things he said in an interview is this: “I’ve actually turned away from...