The Sound of Silence is one of those classic songs whose meaning can be both achingly personal, yet frustratingly obscure. Paul Simon, when asked what the lyrics meant, said “I have no idea.” Well this isn’t Paul Simon’s silence. Ben Franklin knew exactly what he meant when he proposed silence and it may be the… Read more »
So you are ready. You’ve joined (or started) your circle. The toolkit has been consulted, the ground rules have been laid, you’ve prepared your own book of progress and the quest to follow Franklin to moral perfection is afoot. Now what? Ben has laid the course before you; thirteen weeks, one new virtue per… Read more »
To me, one of the best ways to have meaningful, offline interactions is over good food. Sharing food while sharing conversation deepens the connections we all make, and besides, isn’t everyone happier with a full belly? Whether it’s dinner with your family, a dinner party with friends, or a community potluck – gathering together over… Read more »
You are about to embark on a journey of self-improvement created 300 years ago. I have been where you’ve been. I have done what you are about to do. And my overwhelming emotion at the thought of your quest is envy. Oh, to be at the beginning again. The chance, as Walter Isaacson writes,… Read more »