Here’s The Author
The discipline of Adam Smith
By running up all the different virtues too to this one species of propriety, Epicurus indulged in a propensity which is natural to all men, but which philosophers in particular are apt to cultivate with a peculiar fondness, as the great means of displaying their ingenuity, the propensity to account for all appearances from as … Continue reading
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Memed, My Hawk
I was leaning easily against a tall, cream-colored column when Chris Abani spoke to a writing class at the University of Iowa. This was a year and a half ago, so my memories are like a book of old photos, all faded colors and lens flares. I remember clearly, though, a rich discussion of the … Continue reading
Collinearity
Looking at the past four months, I think the most stressful moment I have had was when I was rushing to get ready for a student government interview and my electric razor ran out of power. It’s an older one and the battery doesn’t hold a charge like it used to, so even after I … Continue reading
the Gregorian calendar year
I’m ready I’m ready for the laughing gas… I’m ready to duck I’m ready to dive I’m ready to say I’m glad to be alive — U2 (1991) In calendar year 2010 I was fortunate to have read books which made me reconsider my thought process and viewpoints, and to have visited a number of … Continue reading
语文
杨树高， 榕树壮， 梧桐树叶像手掌。 The psychological difference, for me, in studying Chinese compared with Spanish or English is that you have an additional goal to work for: penmanship. The simple act of writing a character well is immensely satisfying, on top of the challenge of studying vocabulary and watching your grammar. I just found this out … Continue reading
