Diversity and Inclusion
The phrase “diversity and inclusion” was almost unknown at the beginning of our century. Now, the woke movement seeks to make it a mandatory, society-wide liturgy. What was behind this concept’s rise? Why has it become so prominent? And what does the phrase really mean? The eight syllables of this mantra are repeated so often…More
Of Starbucks and Standards
How many times have we chosen to wait in line for some familiar product while on a road trip …… whether it’s at a Starbucks, a chain restaurant, or a national retail store? There’s nothing wrong with this choice, of course. It’s human nature to seek out the familiar, even when our trip’s purpose might…More
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