Thoughts on religion
Religion is a topic that interests me greatly. I am, however, uncomfortable with even trying to put a label on my own theological outlook because … Read more
Society
What a strange species we are
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
Respecting ignorance
Several years ago, I saw a bumper sticker that said, DON’T BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK. At first, I laughed at the absurdity of that phrase, … Read more
Some fundamental questions
What passes for news these days—in the papers or on television¸ radio, or the internet—is unsettling. Among the worst are frequent stories about the government, … Read more
Real sustainability
In an earlier post, I criticized the environmental movement and particularly the promoters of “sustainability” for their hypocrisy. I am not opposed to sustainability at … Read more