The Ubiquitous Grammar Cop

Improvisation is a part of any business strategy. It should not, however, be the only part of your business strategy. Exceptions: 1) You stand in front of a red brick wall, blinded by the glare of a spotlight. 2) Clive Anderson and/or Drew Carey feeds you prompts. 3) You have to make a five course meal in one hour, all based on "a secret ingredient".

It's amazing what you remember (and what you forget) when you meet with people you have not seen in nearly two decades.

I've been reading plenty of angry commentary about President-Elect Obama's choice to have Rick Warren provide the invocation at his inaugural. I've even heard angry muttering on liberal leaning talk radio (such as it is). Their ire comes from Warren's position on Roe v. Wade, on the LGBT community, and several other issues that social liberals and conservatives argue about constantly. While I disagree with Warren's positions on these issues, I have to ask those people who are upset about Warren's invocation of Obama's inauguration to calm down and keep it in perspective. Firstly, this would be a graver issue if Warren were somehow associated with Obama's incoming administration in some capacity, as a spiritual adviser or something similar. Warren is only giving the opening prayer which will last no more than two minutes. Secondly, many people feel Warren's invocation will provide him a large platform to speak about this, that, and the other. Historic...

I see a lot of therapy in this kid's future.

An existential question purely based on etymology: How can an Arab be anti-Semitic?

Why do the most ill-prepared, ass-backward people seek your help when you are about to close for the day?