The kingdom of justice and peace that George Bailey wants, for two hours, just does not seem to be here yet. Read more
October 23, 2019
So Why *Are* Boomers Like That?
October 23, 2019 By Jennifer Woodruff Tait
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I was fascinated by the people who had to build a new world after everything they thought they assumed turned out to be almost totally useless. Read more
September 12, 2019
Buying My Way to the Front of the Queue
September 12, 2019 By Jennifer Woodruff Tait
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In a world where it becomes very easy to buy one’s way to the front of any given line, what happens to those who can’t buy their way to the front? Read more
August 7, 2019
The One Where Jennifer Gets New Glasses and Contributes to Human Flourishing
August 7, 2019 By Jennifer Woodruff Tait
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Maybe if it wasn’t late capitalism I wouldn’t need eyeglasses because I wouldn’t have to squint at the computer screen all the time. But maybe if it wasn’t late capitalism I would be squinting at everything, because I have 20/400 vision. Read more
July 12, 2019
Running a Marathon Like a Sprint
July 12, 2019 By Jennifer Woodruff Tait
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Three weeks ago, just after we moved, I was in Kroger, shopping. When I shop I normally price-compare, check coupons, move through the store in order, and generally attack shopping as if it’s D-Day and I’m the Allied generals. Somewhere next to the frozen tuna, it all fell apart. Read more
June 27, 2019
One Move is the Equivalent of Three Fires
June 27, 2019 By Jennifer Woodruff Tait
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If, like me, you are someone who depends very heavily for your sanity on having things stay where you put them, like the Entwives, moving will test that sanity. Read more
May 20, 2019
Phone Menus and the Uncanny Valley
May 20, 2019 By Jennifer Woodruff Tait
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We are now trying to pretend this is an actual human interaction. It’s not. It’s a bot. I’m OK with it being a bot. Read more
May 17, 2019
Yes, Virginia, There is Math You’ll Use Every Day
May 17, 2019 By Jennifer Woodruff Tait
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I believe in learning for its own sake as a way of building character and connecting us with the transcendent. I also believe that it wouldn’t hurt us to tell people when we’re learning things that are learned not for their own sake, or even for our own sake . Read more
May 8, 2019
Why I Don’t Like Open Offices
May 8, 2019 By Jennifer Woodruff Tait
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Let your employees come up with their own rhythm of creativity and productivity. And for Pete’s sake, let them shut the door. Read more
April 23, 2019
Surprised By Easter
April 23, 2019 By Jennifer Woodruff Tait
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It has not been an Easter kind of spring. Read more
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