Author Archive
Soft Tissues for Silent Cries
My first call to arms in the war against social injustice sounded in my grandfather’s voice.
Ignorance is Bliss
Peace was just beyond our boldly projected fingertips. Then the World Wars came and shattered the illusion. Have no fear, friends. Such days have reappeared on humanity’s horizon.
Free Advice for a Potential World Leader
Dear Mrs. Palin, I keep reading news pieces about how you might want to make a run at the presidency in four years. I offer you my best wishes. And this advice.
Gentlemen First*
When Mensa members get blogging ideas from you, it feels good, I’ve found.
Context
My unorthodox method of news browsing led me to CNN’s report on President-Elect Obama’s pick for chief of staff just from the Onion’s recent videos.
Dumbed Down Depression
You’ll notice I haven’t commented much on the economic downturn. Fortunately, some people who actually know what is happening have commented. And he has commented in a way that makes sense to all of us. Like Dr. Saxon explaining Platonic forms to Cowboy Dave, it’s beautiful and beneficial to all of us.
Excursion: Shenyang (Part Two)
I know you’re wondering when it will end. Don’t worry, the first half of the trip makes for a good story, the second made for good pictures.
Excursion: Shenyang (Part One)
I’ve had a mantra over the last couple of months: It’s fun to be a foreigner in China. I decided to test that claim last week with a trip to a different part of China.
I Finally Felt It
I have a new roommate and a new appreciation for life.
Head and Shoulders, Poesy and Prose
This bit of wisdom wrenched from the unheard mouth of Francois Guizot was passed to me by my grandfather a couple of years ago. My grandfather is a very wise man.