Dickinson on aging
"Old age comes on suddenly, and not gradually as is thought." Emily Dickinson
This, on the day The Washington Post noted that Amazon was in advanced negotiations with Alexandria, Virginia, on moving into Crystal City.
Yes.
— James Fallows (@JamesFallows) November 3, 2018
This Amazon beauty-contest can be very good if it encourages cities to think carefully and long-term about their specific strengths, vulnerabilities, etc etc.
Will be very bad if it’s just another race-to-the-bottom giveaway derby. https://t.co/i3aVGEIABo