A few lessons with ethical overtones can be gleaned from this latest development in the sad coda to Thomas’s long career Continue reading →
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Giving awards to the undeserving harms the awards themselves and cripples their ability to create what they were designed to create–recognition and honor for future generations to admire, emulate, and aspire to. Continue reading →
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“When everyone is somebody, then no one’s anybody!” Continue reading →
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