“Two roads diverged in a wood, and I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.” Robert Frost Without adversity, there is no spirit of accomplishment or faith in our ability to overcome, and therefore, no joy Let’s be honest, shall we? We like it…
You Don’t Understand America As Well As You Think You Do
Originally published in 2022. There is far too much joy expressed in predicting our eventual demise, and we’re sick of it I see it a lot, especially on social media platforms that are likely to include non-Americans, such as Mastodon or Medium. It is the full-scale breakdown and analysis of our culture,…
Why Protests Should Never Be Peaceful
“After all, the practical reason why, when the power is once in the hands of the people, a majority are permitted, and for a long period continue, to rule, is not because they are most likely to be in the right, nor because this seems fairest to the minority, but…
Rollerblading With The Amish
“It takes a lot to change a manHell, it takes a lot to tryMaybe it’s time to let the old ways die.” Jason Isbell Leaning into the old ways by embracing authenticity and tradition in the face of a dehumanizing technology I live by the ocean, so I can say…
It Was All Over With The Toast
The epic failure of modern culture to combat the scourge of archaic magical thinking The year was 1994, and somewhere in the deep corners of Florida, Diane Duyser was making herself a grilled cheese sandwich. She took one bite and immediately noticed the Virgin Mary looking back at her. She…
The Little Spy, A Short Pencil, And Pigs Wearing Pants
A short history of my strange and motley bouts with education I entered the venerable halls of Clegern Elementary loaded for bear. Armed with the preternatural ability to read, a natural-born gift of discernment, and an inordinate amount of self-confidence for a six-year-old, I was prepared to take on all…
The Myth Of Fingerprints
In which I explore the wisdom and efficacy of investing emotionally in the long-term outcome of America.
Sunday Funday
In which I contemplate the idea of publishing my diary entries, forced family fun, and the NFL.
A Pub At The End Of The World
Throughout my many travels, I’ve always found a pub when I needed it the most.
Welcome To Our Funny Little Circus
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