Speaking of cowboy hats: this morning at a construction site, Meg spotted a cowboy hard hat:
Also, scanned this out of an old scrapbook:
And, to finish off the theme, let’s not forget one of my first blackout poems:
I’m not so much a fan of the hats, but I definitely need some boots.
How to blog teach, write, make art:
“It’s not just a story about numbers, it’s a story about people and about how good people go bad. Our system not only allowed it to happen, but also almost encouraged it.”—Director Alex Gibney
I’m always amazed by how a documentary film can pack so many ideas and so much human drama into 2 hours. This one has it all: compelling story, great characters, and a kick-ass soundtrack (excellent opening and closing songs by Tom Waits).
In a company drowning in such a macho culture (Lou Pai had strippers in his office, Jeff Skilling organized these ridiculous daredevil excursions on motorbikes…) I think it’s no coincidence that the whistleblowers were women (Bethany McLean reporting for Fortune Magazine, and Sherron Watkins as Vice-President of Corporate Development).
Watch the whole thing on Google Video.
My question to you: if the most relevant fable in our times isn’t “The Emperor’s New Clothes,” what is?
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