Living history
Over the past three decades I have dabbled at family history research. Descending almost exclusively from common dirt farmers, I have no illusion about having … 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
Resurrection
Although I consider myself a freethinker, I find that religious terms are often useful metaphors to apply to broader concepts. Grace is an obvious one, … 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
The tyranny of immediacy
The advent of “smart” phones has brought all sorts of technological amenities into our hands. Simple cell phones allow us to make and receive calls, … Read more