Machiavelli’s Evil Genius

I’m currently re-reading Machiavelli’s The Prince and I have to admit, Machiavelli is kind of a genius. (Maybe an evil genius, but that’s beside the point).  I particularly like his belief that assassinating one’s enemies are necessities...

New Feature: Doodle History!

Remember those history lectures in high school and college? The ones that sounded like Charlie Brown’s teacher?Mwamwamwamwa…Well, when I lecture my classes, I like to spice things up with… DOODLES!So there’s a new feature coming to the blog...

I Will Die If I Take Another Step

I run. I hike. I spin. And, sadistic fool that I am, I love all three. But…Halfway through the run, midway up the mountain, or halfway through the routine with the bass pounding in my ears, I always want to do the same thing. Quit. But I don’t. (Okay,...