troi·ka
[troi-kuh] –noun
any group of three persons, nations, etc., acting equally in unison to exert influence, control, or the like.Justin Reads
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Archive for February, 2011
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The Long Dark
by Matt Pitchford . . .There were certain days in classes when I would be watching the clock more than others. The problem with timing such academic periods is much the same one that gives rise to the phrase, “A watched pot never boils.” The last ten minutes of class, in particular, often felt like an eternity. What I would [...] -
Our True Tales
by Matt Pitchford . . .We are all storytellers. We all tend to relate our days and difficulties in presentations that are more narrations than expositions. But beyond the particular events that we tell other people, the macro-level story of our life itself is especially important to consider. We should examine the story we are telling ourselves about ourselves. If [...] -
Something that Scares You
by Matt Pitchford . . .I read a story not that long ago about a guy who was dedicated to making sure time didn’t pass him by. He noticed, like I’m sure we all have, that when he becomes comfortably situated in his lifestyle, time just seems to fly. The unbroken, even monotonous, nature of time means that we can [...] -
Preparation for Community
by Matt Pitchford . . .College, ostensibly, is a preparation for the rest of life. It’s supposed to be a place where you can learn the processes, passions and skills that are formative in the rest of your life … whether you end up using your major or not. But in many fundamental ways, college is not preparation for what [...]