It was a great day. My morning lecture was on the effects of diversity on community, which is my precursor for a series of lectures on the history and outcomes of desegregation. It went really well, and many students stayed past class time with questions. Then I met my friend Sally for lunch. She...
A sultan has the nasty habit of always killing those who serve him, until Scheherazade tells him stories of love, betrayal, and adventure. Then, after 1001 nights, her survival no longer depends on her ability to spin a good yarn. She just has to marry the sultan. &n...