Elegance in Software Design

As an accountant, I use a variety of software during the course of the day – Excel, Oracle, Tableau, Word, etc. While certain programs are better than others (Oracle, please hire someone to help with your horrible UI!), my real joy comes when I get home every night and open 


Can Fighting Be Elegant?

In general, I think everyone would agree that war and fighting are ugly, and should only be considered as a last resort. “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” (Matthew 5:9) (By the way, I don’t believe this particular verse has anything to do with pacifism; sometimes the only way to …


Is the 2016 Corvette Z06 the Most Elegant Car Around?

My favorite car for many years has been the Corvette, and I especially like the 2016 Stingray. I know that when most people think of automotive elegance, the Corvette is probably not the first car that jumps to mind; the Aston Martin, Mercedes-Benz, or Cadillac are the usual suspects. And I wouldn’t argue the point …