Labels and tribalism
The other day, a close acquaintance of mine, whom I like despite what I know of his political views, used the term “damned liberal” in … Read more
Community
Memorial Day 2020
For a century after its inception, Memorial Day was observed on May 30 as a way to remember the dead, particularly those who had died … Read more
Fish and Whistle
The songwriter John Prine died recently at age 73 from the novel corona virus. His death marks the loss of an American treasure. I have … Read more
Rules for living
Self-help advice has long been a staple of American society, addressing many aspects of our lives. Bookstore shelves, Amazon recommendations, and Google search results are … Read more
People of Amazon
A common meme in recent years has been “People of Wal-Mart.” It has manifested itself most commonly in photos of Wal-Mart shoppers who look, dress, … Read more