by sumac | Mar 7, 2019 | Political Apologies
A Kansas politician signed on as one of 7 co-sponsors of House Bill 2320, “The Marriage and Constitution Restoration Act”. His daughter emailed him to object. He didn’t get back to her. She wrote him an open letter on Facebook. So annoying when that seems to be...
by sumac | May 21, 2018 | Personal Apologies
Corona Arch, near Moab, is a mile-and-a-half hike from a parking area. Pinto Arch and Bowtie Arch are along the way. Imagine a nice spring day in southern Utah and a pleasant walk through wild land, public land – your land – administered by the Bureau of Land...
by snarly | May 18, 2018 | Corporate Apologies, The Mechanics of Apology
Hey, time for your periodic reminder about how to apologize well! A good apology uses the words “I’m sorry” or “I apologize.” It names the offense. It takes responsibility. It shows understanding of the effect — the impact —...
by sumac | Sep 15, 2017 | Political Apologies
Kimberley Paige Barnette is running as a Republican for mayor of Charlotte, NC. Last month she participated in a candidate debate and said some noteworthy things. She didn’t love the poor, whom she said should be discouraged from coming to Charlotte, because...
by sumac | Jul 14, 2017 | Bropology, Corporate Apologies
Parkour, closely related to free running, is cool. Fun to do and to watch. You’re dashing through the built world like an obstacle course, bouncing off stuff, leaping from building to building as if pursued by killers, hurtling walls, maybe tossing in...
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