by John D. Pierce | Nov 29, 2011 | Opinion
By John Pierce Although not an educator by training, I keep wondering about the degree to which critical analysis can be taught or at least nurtured. Why? Because, obviously, independent thinking is in short supply. When reading online publications and forums that...
by John D. Pierce | Nov 26, 2011 | Opinion
By John Pierce As we all know, Jesus was born about two millennia ago — surrounded by his young parents, a disgruntled innkeeper, a donkey, three wisemen and some startled shepherds. That happened some 4,000 years after God created everything in the whole world...
by John D. Pierce | Nov 22, 2011 | Opinion
By John Pierce [Note: A visit to Atlanta’s Lenox Square Mall last Friday was a good break between long periods of sitting in meetings. Entering Macy’s, I encountered an aggressive cologne gunner. That experience reminded me of a magazine article that I...
by John D. Pierce | Nov 20, 2011 | Opinion
By John Pierce My parents were ignorant and out of touch. They rarely knew the musicians and actors that my brothers and I discussed around the dinner table. Privately (for my own safety) I would roll my eyes at their disconnect from the happenings of the world. Now I...
by John D. Pierce | Nov 17, 2011 | Opinion
By John Pierce Today I received a press release offering an interview with “Confidence Coach” Bev Flaxington. The suggested topic was “getting along with family during the holidays.” I didn’t set up an interview, but visited her web...
