This past weekend I attended the memorial service for a friend of mine, Michael Ridley. There was a lot I wanted to say; memories, thoughts, emotions that have been swirling around in my head since I learned of his passing, but have struggled with how to compose them into something coherent, let alone anything I... Continue Reading →
There is a bit from an American expat comedian in the UK, Reginald D Hunter, that I heard probably 15 years ago, and as time passes it seems more and more relevant. He talks about his experience in the UK and people's use of sarcasm, debating opinions they may not personally hold, and even "taking... Continue Reading →
When reading a news report on the latest discussion around student loan forgiveness, I saw this quote from Chief Justice Roberts: "Along comes the government and tells that person: You don’t have to pay your loan. Nobody’s telling the person who is trying to set up the lawn service business that he doesn’t have to... Continue Reading →
The idea of "freedom" as an American trait is, ultimately, one of power. It's a promise of the power that every individual has broad, inalienable rights which will not be hindered by governance. Unfortunately, we all too often see, and historically always have seen, this as nothing more than a rhetorical device, as said freedom... Continue Reading →
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