John Denver, Montaigne, being kind to yourself, Carlson, and DEI
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Music
John Denver’s Season Suite: Winter echoes my thoughts. Lyrics like “It's cold and it's getting cold - er” and “it's more than worth the waiting for another chance to see the summer sun” capture the longing and hope I feel amidst the chill of winter. (YouTube version)
Quote
Michel de Montaigne once said, “Stubborn and ardent clinging to one's opinion is the best proof of stupidity.” This quote highlights how inflexibility and a refusal to consider alternative perspectives may indicate a sign of limited intellect or understanding. However, it’s also a reminder that holding this view is, in itself, an opinion. Let’s toast the the value of intellectual humility!
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