The Best Knot For Tying A Shoe
When I was young, I learned to tie my shoes with a simple standard shoelace knot. It did the job, most of the time. But sometimes at least one would…
Read moreBending Reality
I just finished listening to Victoria Song’s Bending Reality this morning (first time through). Her message is resonant and her reading so pleasant, I’ll be glad to begin again. When…
Read moreLearning Spanish For Real
Some say “Necessity is the mother of invention.” If by invention one means creating something new in one’s life, then it’s true for me. Right now I’m working on inventing…
Read moreIs It Time To Go Inside?
And the voice said, “It’s time for people to quit bullying, harassing, and forcing others into playing their game by their rules so that they can feel powerful. It’s time…
Read moreFive Problems with the Use of History in Public Discourse
We are bombarded by people attempting to justify their political agendas by appealing to the past. I’m a historian, not just a history buff, but a professional. The argument about…
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