Albert Einstein once taught a class and did the multiplication table by nine. When he got to nine times 10, he answered 91. The class roared with laughter.
He waited for them to stop. He then made them aware how they only had a reaction when he made a mistake. No one praised him for getting the first nine he had gotten correct.
Good for some retrospective view on life.
Still here.
Joe Karpinski
Amagansett
Nauseating PretenseI was surprised to see Nick LaLota so full of praise for a hard-won fight over the SALT increase [“LaLota Votes for Spending Compromise That Raises SALT Cap, but Only for Five Years,” 27east.com, July 3]. His “hard no” was...
Stupid PeopleThe problem with stupid people is that they’re too stupid to know how stupid they are. Example: Donald Trump. Benjamin Netanyahu saw a useful fool in Trump from a mile away when he first engaged with Trump, and he knew...
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Radio LifelineCongratulations to our local radio hosts Gary Sapiane and Bill Evans of radio station WLNG. They have just been inducted into the New York State Broadcasters Hall of Fame. I only can say that it’s about time they were recognized....
Paying AttentionWhen my children (12, 9) ask about politics, our discussion often begins with a question: What do you value? Kindness is big for them. Also, trust. Fairness. Music (in general), Dylan and Swift (in particular). Lately, “being heard” is trending...
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