Beginnings
As I have written here several times, I admire the writing of Wendell Berry whose work includes fiction, non-fiction, and poetry. A poem of his … Read more
Work
Work versus job
In thinking about the subject of earning a living, several nouns come to mind: job and work, of course, but also occupation, profession, trade, calling, … Read more
Who and what and why
I was looking last night through a folder of poems I have written. I came across this bit of doggerel from 44 years ago. I … Read more
Human resources
Thoreau offered the advice to “beware of all enterprises that require new clothes.” That is wise counsel, particularly when one takes “enterprises” to mean organizations … Read more