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Logic’s Erroneous Backside

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If you have ever wondered why the word “logic” is regarded as a positive element in our lives, know that the words good, rational, reasonable, sensible, sound, and valid mean the same thing.

In all of these columns, logic is portrayed as being a handy and useful tool in coping with life’s difficulties, a way to clear up confusing elements so a simpler answer can be applied to the question.

The problem lies in our tendency to misinterpret the word when it’s used in a certain situation. One of the best ways to understand that is to look at what … Read the rest “Logic’s Erroneous Backside”

The Big Fire

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One evening in mid-town Manhattan, a professional photographer in his third-floor apartment was hunched over a light table editing some pictures. A fire truck went by with siren blaring. Because sirens are usual in New York, he barely noticed. Within two minutes, however, another raced by his window, then a third, and a fourth.

Each time, he noticed the sirens didn’t drift away but, instead, stopped suddenly a few seconds after they had passed. Instinctively, he grabbed his jacket and camera, stuffed film into his pockets, and took to the stairway two steps at a time. Once on the sidewalk, … Read the rest “The Big Fire”