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RKS Literature: The Fork on the Road (Vonnegut)

“Every child older than six knew the fork, and knew what the good guys did here, and what the bad guys did here. The fork was a familiar one in folk tales the world over, and the good guys and the bad guys, whether in chaps, breechclouts, serapes, leopardskins or banker’s grey pinstripes, all separatedContinue reading “RKS Literature: The Fork on the Road (Vonnegut)”

RKS Literature: Proper Corporate Drinking (Vonnegut)

“There wasn’t the inimitable hoarseness of an honest-to-God drunk in the lot. It was unthinkable that there was a man in the saloon without a glass in his hand, but it was also unlikely that many men would have their glass filled more than twice. They didn’t drink at the Meadows now the way thatContinue reading “RKS Literature: Proper Corporate Drinking (Vonnegut)”

RKS Literature: Proper Corporate Drinking (Vonnegut)

“There wasn’t the inimitable hoarseness of an honest-to-God drunk in the lot. It was unthinkable that there was a man in the saloon without a glass in his hand, but it was also unlikely that many men would have their glass filled more than twice. They didn’t drink at the Meadows now the way thatContinue reading “RKS Literature: Proper Corporate Drinking (Vonnegut)”

RKS Literature: War and Greatness (Vonnegut)

“There is something about war that brings out greatness. I hate to say that, but it’s true. Of course, maybe that’s because you can get great so quick in a war. Just one damn fool thing for a couple of seconds, and you’re great. I could be the greatest barber in the world, and maybeContinue reading “RKS Literature: War and Greatness (Vonnegut)”

RKS 2024 Literature: The Spirituality of the Corporate Mission (Vonnegut)

“The faith of Kroner’s had a lot to do with Paul’s getting to be manager of Ilium: and now that faith might get him the managership of Pittsburgh. When Paul thought about his effortless rise in the hierarchy, he sometimes, as now, felt sheepish, like a charlatan. He could handle his assignments all right, butContinue reading “RKS 2024 Literature: The Spirituality of the Corporate Mission (Vonnegut)”