Words Matter

I used to pick on language pedants. Certainly, I’m a stickler for grammar and spelling, but my militancy on that front has tended to be…

How Many More

“Sir, turn up the TV sound
 The war has started on the ground
 Just love those laser guided bombs
 They’re really great for righting…

A Fate Worse Than Death

Over the past few years, I have bumped up against a pillar of our culture that is so deeply ingrained that most of us…

Nobody Knows

You have the right to keep secrets.

Lean

Every day, I see one. A thinkpiece about how we don’t value each other like we should. Is it any wonder, though? Our entire economic system…

Carpe Diem

“The day is short, the task is great, and I am idle…” — Toad the Wet Sprocket, Enough

Starting Over

I grew up hearing about my permanent record. A list of all my achievements and transgressions that would follow me through life.

Burn It Down

It’s one of those days

I can mouth the words about moderation in all things

Happily Ever After

We all love a happy ending. It is, of course, one of the reasons why movies are so popular. A satisfying conclusion, a…

The Pale Blue Dot

It seems like every few weeks, there’s an announcement heralding the discovery of a new potentially Earth-like planet somewhere…