New Orleans The problem with purely “academic” arguments is that the academics and their rationalizing and prevaricating “sponsors” forget that there are real people and real policies impacted by their foolishness. Certainly this is the example of an editorial page piece in the Wall Street Journal recently entitled “In Defense of Usury.” Two …
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Eating and Drinking in Korea
Seoul Frequently I’m an indifferent eater, and I avoid drinking especially anywhere around something as serious as work! The staff kids me for my “beers of the year.” My Korean comrade Na Hyodoo had questioned me closely about my unwillingness and restraint in this area, because it was soooo different from Korean cultural practice. Having …
Affordable Housing in NOLA
New Orleans Small world indeed. Several weeks ago I have a message on my voice mail from a “Gabe.” When I return the call it turns out it is a voice from the past almost 30 years ago, reminding me that I had taken him to see the 9th ward back then in …