By an Idiot A Modest Proposal | By an Idiot 21 Mar 2022 So, I know nothing—I should start there—I know nothing about Ukraine and Russia. From the info I have, it seems like the Ukrainian people are in the right and are…
Captian's Log Poem: The Nightmare’s Scream 1 Feb 2022 We dreamed a sacred dream, began a noble path— these things aren't as they seem— I hear the nightmare's laugh! What was of best intent— an honest lie, we said—…
Captian's Log Let Loose the Memes of War 11 Nov 202111 Nov 2021 Do you ever get the feeling that this isn't about reason? Terror seldom is. One political faction warns that if the jury does not decide against Rittenhouse, there will be…
Captian's Log I Want My Omelet 19 Aug 2021 We have all heard the villain of a story justify his actions by the phrase, "Can't make an omelet without breaking a few eggs." I might like to add, if…
Captian's Log Eyes to See 29 Jun 2021 As children, we sponge up knowledge. Everything is new and different. Some of the most benign things can seem extraordinary. On top of this, we have little as regards critical…
Captian's Log Initial Thoughts: Speechless 23 Jun 2021 So, I got Michael Knowles' book the other day, Speechless. I've read up to chapter three, and so far, I highly recommend it. Despite my boasts of being a bibliophile,…
Captian's Log On the Verdict of the Chauvin Trial | Can We Have Faith in Our Institutions? 20 Apr 2021 The Chauvin Trial, and the verdict today, trouble me. On the face of it, whether or not the jury was honest in its decision seems moot. It seems that if…
Captian's Log I’m Afraid of Fear 4 Dec 2020 Okay, I feel a political rant coming on. A friend of mine told me this story: He privately asked a professor for his opinion on a certain hot-button issue at…
Captian's Log Election Night 2020 3 Nov 2020 Well, it's election night, and I think it's the first one since I started this blog. I've made no secret of my political views: I'm hoping for a Trump win.…
Captian's Log 2020: Halloween 31 Oct 2020 Happy Halloween everyone. Night has fallen, the moon is full, and candy is plentiful. Halloween is a beautiful holiday, and I wish to note one particular aspect of it: Breaking…
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