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TweetAlright, hermits, families, and folklore fans: we're in for a change of scenery. Let's switch out folklore for something new this autumn. How about sage craft instead? (My guess: the same people who are confused by folklore will be bored by sage craft.)
Here we go, sages: I would like to publicly extend my congratulations and heartfelt support to Ben-Aultman Moore after his recent victory. "Another talented and honest politican enters the assembly—great!" (Can I leave a big 'Z' for Zorro here—or is that cheating?) This recommendation comes from a conservationist who does not like LCC at all. They're an ineffective conservation organization with a highly questionable record—but I won't let their problems overshadow Mr. Aultman-Moore's own easily recognizable talent.
Did you know that Mr Aultman-Moore's father is a professor of Ancient Greek? Last year I bumped into him, and told him the truth about Aristotle: "American universities are so illiterate they don't realize that what they call Aristotle's 'works of philosophy' are in fact high school textbooks. The philosophy was only spoken."
Like any well-educated American, Mr. Aultman-Moore's response was: "Like Nicomachean Ethics?"
Nope—I'm afraid you picked the one elementary school book out of the whole lot. (Teachable by 7 or 8, readable by 11 or 12.)
That's why Aristotle named it after his son. The one elementary schoolstudent he ever had. Look it up if you don't believe me.
How funny is that, really, Ben? Oh look—and now you're ready for the assembly!
Chris Palmisano
