Author Archive: Patricia Rockwell

It is possible to lie to people for virtuous reasons. You might call it selfless lying. Maybe Great Aunt Sophie gave you a ghastly scarf for Christmas. Do you tell her frankly how much you hate it or are you…
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The Japanese lady, dressed in a formal kimono, gracefully lifts the delicate porcelain tea pot and carefully pours the fragrant liquid into two small cups. She hasn’t said a word, yet, she has communicated a potent message through the use…
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