Social conflicts and first principles

Joseph Asch,  international businessman and editor/publisher of the always interesting dartblog.com, points to three good articles ''wherein the authors step back and look at ongoing social conflicts from a perspective that evokes first principles,'' especially involving higher education. To read them, please hit this link.

Vermont harmony

  Here's a nice piece and picture  by Joseph Asch about a small steam in Vermont. Small-scale natural harmony indeed.

The scene isn't spectacular but it is quietly beautiful.