Joe Hatcher wrote:
>
> Hello all,
> I believe Michael misread Donald's post and thought
> that Donald was referring to his *own* book when he
> (Donald) commented that Campbell's book
> was "hard to improve on". I agree that Michael should read
> messages more carefully, but if this was just a misunderstanding,
> it isn't worth the bandwidth.
Probably true, but I'd hate to see Donald (a very valued member of this
list) driven away by such comments. His books (at least the two I've seen)
are good enough that he SHOULD brag about them when the topics they cover
come up on list.
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Diversion: today's Dilbert is worth a look. Dogbert (in his role as
managerial consultant) sits at a table with the "pointy-haired boss".
Dogbert is wearing a wizard's cap.
Dogbert: You must use the stars as your management guide.
P-H B: Does that work?
Dogbert: If you believe it works, then you're not bright enough to make your
own decisions anyway. So randomness is probably an improvement.
P-H B: (looking thoughtful) Q.E.D.
Paul Smith
Alverno College
