Yesterday, I saw a very effective political campaign ad. I’m usually not swayed by campaign ads, and I was’nt by this one either, but I WAS moved. …… Read more “All Fired Up”
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Banking On Bondage
Did you know that 100% of military helmets and bullet-proof vests are manufactured by prison labor? Or that for-profit prison corporations have donated more than $45 million…… Read more “Banking On Bondage”
Why I’m Against World Peace
With a title like that, I’ve got some explaining to do, so here goes. First off, let me start by saying that I disapprove of the military…… Read more “Why I’m Against World Peace”
Alan Turing: Too Little, Too Late
After the release of The Imitation Game in 2014, stories about computer genius Alan Turing were in the headlines for months. Now that homosexuality is no longer viewed, at least…… Read more “Alan Turing: Too Little, Too Late”
Mine, All Mine
That title is from the lyrics of the Rolling Stones’ song “Emotional Rescue”. One day last year, I experienced a sudden inner tidal wave of loneliness so…… Read more “Mine, All Mine”
Night Train to Lisbon–Hope for the Hopeless
The only cool thing about being sick is that you don’t have to feel guilty about spending almost an hour trying to find something worth watching on…… Read more “Night Train to Lisbon–Hope for the Hopeless”
Letting Yourself Go
I’ve been thinking about the meaning of the phrase “letting yourself go”. In the context of the working world, being let go means either being fired…… Read more “Letting Yourself Go”
Bolivia: The Most Civilized Country on Earth?
I just read this news story about Bolivia’s success in achieving freedom from debt and a greater degree of social equality for all of its citizens. A…… Read more “Bolivia: The Most Civilized Country on Earth?”
The Most Dangerous Word
So what’s the most dangerous word of all time? The. That’s right. The. It looks like an innocent enough word–on the surface. It’s short. It’s…… Read more “The Most Dangerous Word”
One World: A Global Anthology of Short Stories
Every year, I used to purchase a copy of The Best American Short Stories, both to discover new writers and for inspiration for my own writing. For…… Read more “One World: A Global Anthology of Short Stories”
