Perfectionism: a modern malady born in the Middle Ages (CBC)
Why don’t nations buy more territories from each other? (Marginal Revolution)
I’m Put on the Spot—and Forced to Defend the Humanities in a Room Full of Medical Students (The Honest Broker)
The last link is from Ted Gioia, a – I understand – musician and author of note. Since my oldest one started a preliminary class in keys, I have tried some cursory delves in the music department, where I’m totally lacking. The particular blog offers insights from music history, culture and business.
Notes On Liberty 
“Why don’t nations buy more territories from each other?”: Because the combined financial/political price is too high? An exposition of all the significant relevant involved interests in some likely prospects might be useful …
Agreed. Spilt blood weighs more than business acumen (an example of sunk cost fallacy, perhaps?).