Viking Anxiety
Everybody loves Vikings. Well, maybe not medieval monks or nobles. But everyone today loves Vikings. Those seafaring raiders who made a mockery of city walls and delusions of safety. The Vikings were strong,… Continue reading
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The Gift of Humility (And Charlemagne)
Humility is defined as a modest or low view of one’s own importance. It is the act of being humble. Many people are afraid of being humiliated. This is when something happens to… Continue reading
The New Bar Exam
They say lawyers are important. They also say lawyers are horrible. I don’t know which of these saying is true. In fact, I don’t really know that much about lawyers at all. That… Continue reading
Problem Solving, Obsession, and Letting Go
“Any solution is nothing more than a commitment to future problems.” –Some wise guy I like to solve problems, and I don’t believe I am alone in this endeavor. It is nice to… Continue reading
Planets are Like People
I have spent my life trying to understand everything around me. From the dirt below, to the stars above, and even the atmosphere in between. And I have learned, as a reluctant human,… 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
Traffic and Life
Every one of us has moments when we think we are the masters of our own lives. In these moments, all of us are deceived. The world around us controls us more than… 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
What Humans Leave Behind
Asia, Europe, and the Middle East are all the cesspits of civilization. This might sound like a controversial statement, and I suppose it is, but it is not controversial with aims to harm… Continue reading
The Secret Horcrux
Harry Potter is a very popular series of books by J.K. Rowling. It is mostly about school, but also magic and magical artifacts. Lighting spells, flying brooms, transformation potions, etc. In the series… Continue reading