“At its principled best, conservatism holds that liberal ends—the right of the individual to enjoy the maximum degree of freedom… Read more Principled Conservatism
Category: Concerned Human
Blog writing from my perspective as just a plain old human
The World I Live In
I live in a country in which half of the people choose a president and party that promotes and then… Read more The World I Live In
Connecting Dots of a New Normal
The unprecedented times of the new normal. Two terms or phrases I could happily do without. I mean, enough already.… Read more Connecting Dots of a New Normal
Can We Do This?
The old man dog in the house decided he needed an early start today. Apparently he had a lot to… Read more Can We Do This?
Let Me Explain…
“Let me explain. No, there is too much. Let me sum up.” So, says Inigo in The Princess Bride. Time… Read more Let Me Explain…
Anniversary of Einstein’s Theory of General Relativity and Presidential Politics
Originally posted on Tim Goodwin :
Today is the 100th anniversary of Einstein’s Theory of General Relativity. I’m sure somewhere today I…
Sorting and Judging and the Accumulation of Power
This past week, while not sleeping in the wee hours, I have been replaying some old Star Trek: The Next… Read more Sorting and Judging and the Accumulation of Power
Promises to Keep (to RBG)
Ruth Bader Ginsburg died last night and I’m deeply saddened by that. When I reflect on the impact this one… Read more Promises to Keep (to RBG)
John Lewis (Bridge to Justice)
The False Narrative of Racism
Perpetuation of racialized separation continues to imprison us all in the ongoing trauma caused by such brutality.