This, as all others by Dan Gardner was an important, thought-rich read. Interesting side note: when I listened to Biden's State of the Union remarks earlier this month, just after the attack on Ukraine had started, I found so much lacking in that speech, so I looked up what FDR had said in SOTU 1940. Would that someone so articulate as you Dan read that speech, and seek comparisons and consolations too! The one phrase amongst many in what FDR said then was about "ostriches with the heads in the sand..." - I am sure a new post from you on that topic would be helpful. By the way, I subscribed from the get go to your substack, and am happy to say it has been a most helpful daily/regular read through these dark times. Perhaps someday I might interact with you directly? sincerely, Nobina Robinson, Ottawa
That's a great suggestion, Nobina. Thanks. Maybe a collection of SOTU just prior to pivotal events? Or maybe a comparison of pre- and post? I'll have to noodle that. And please feel free to contact me any time, here or at via email at futurebabble@gmail.com
Interesting article & perspective. As I get older I am more aware that both good and bad have a beginning and an end. But, the good far outweighs the bad.
This, as all others by Dan Gardner was an important, thought-rich read. Interesting side note: when I listened to Biden's State of the Union remarks earlier this month, just after the attack on Ukraine had started, I found so much lacking in that speech, so I looked up what FDR had said in SOTU 1940. Would that someone so articulate as you Dan read that speech, and seek comparisons and consolations too! The one phrase amongst many in what FDR said then was about "ostriches with the heads in the sand..." - I am sure a new post from you on that topic would be helpful. By the way, I subscribed from the get go to your substack, and am happy to say it has been a most helpful daily/regular read through these dark times. Perhaps someday I might interact with you directly? sincerely, Nobina Robinson, Ottawa
That's a great suggestion, Nobina. Thanks. Maybe a collection of SOTU just prior to pivotal events? Or maybe a comparison of pre- and post? I'll have to noodle that. And please feel free to contact me any time, here or at via email at futurebabble@gmail.com
Interesting article & perspective. As I get older I am more aware that both good and bad have a beginning and an end. But, the good far outweighs the bad.
I like to think of life as being a 51/49 split. If it's 51 to the good, in the long run, we're rolling in clover.
Ha! Then I'm rolling in three-leafed clover!! Hope you are as well.