The Speed of Light, and the Best Version of Myself
Advice is like dessert. It is a wonderful thing, but you don’t always have to take it, and too much of it can hurt you. I have received a lot of advice in… Continue reading
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The Good LIfe in Three Steps
How does a person live a Good life? This is a fundamental question that is often overlooked. There is, and never will be, a definitive answer. But its still worth trying to figure… Continue reading
Apology for the Media
Of all the things people love to complain about, and there are a lot of them, the media is surely near the top of the list. But the media is really a wonderful… Continue reading
Preferred Source of Noise
Different people have their own preferred source of background noise. Some people like nature sounds, like crickets or thunderstorms. Other people like to work with music in the background. Plenty of people can… Continue reading
Why Write: 2016
Way back in January 2016 I made a vow to myself to publish something on my website at least once a week in the coming year. Now it is October and so far… Continue reading
Governments are Humanity’s Children
Humanity is the oldest institution. There weren’t any institutions before humans invented them. It is easy for us to forget this, because as individuals we don’t really live very long. Each of us,… Continue reading
Pancakes and the Universe
This morning I woke up and made pancakes. Whenever I make pancakes I have some sort of insight. Sometimes it is a good insight. Other times it is a bad insight. And sometimes… Continue reading
Greeting Card Dilemma
Change and social customs are both unavoidable parts of human life. That doesn’t mean you have to like them. They both can cause stupid, pointless stress that is difficult to understand. “I know… Continue reading
Real Jeopardy
One of my favorite TV shows is Jeopardy. I wish I could say I love Jeopardy as much as I hate Wheel of Fortune, but I can’t. I just hate Wheel of Fortune… Continue reading
Ordeals of Power
The relationship between rulers and the ruled has always been contentious at best. Who gets to be in charge? Why them, and not someone else? Is power a burdensome responsibility, or is it… Continue reading
A Challenge to Take This Seriously
I am not a parent, but I think I could probably handle the responsibility. Raising kids is just like everything else. You are supposed to take it seriously, but not so serious that… Continue reading