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2022: Fourth of July

4 Jul 20222 Jul 2022

Happy Fourth of July. There's a great solemnity resting upon my heart as I consider this day. I have been amazed at the blessings coming from our judicial branch. I…

Kingdom Come

The problem becomes apparent when two people can agree on the facts present in any particular case and yet disagree: they do not share the same dream. If we can…

A Modest Proposal | By an Idiot

At this point, given the price of meat, the only conceivable solution is that we start butchering our politicians. In times of crisis, we can't afford sentimentality, though how some…

Confessions of an Outraged Heart

(Note: If you read only the first part, you will do me a disservice. Either set yourself to read the whole of what I have to say or do not…

A Modest Proposal | By an Idiot

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…

Poem: The Nightmare’s Scream

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—…

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…

I Want My Omelet

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…

Eyes to See

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…

Initial Thoughts: Speechless

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,…