Monthly Archives: December 2009

The Stone Boat and Other Irrational Behavior

Last year I read what still seems the most important book I’ve read in a long time. The book is Sway: The Irresistible Pull of Irrational Behavior (paid link), by Ori Brafman and Rom Brafman (available through your local bookstore). … Continue reading

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A Beloved Christmas Ornament

To me, one of the chief joys of Christmas time is the opening of the Christmas decoration boxes. The parade of nostalgia that issues forth in many ways defines the bittersweetness of the season. Each ornament carries with it so … Continue reading

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