One of my favorite ever things to do on a weekend night when I can stay up by myself as late as I want is to get a glass of wine, get feelin a little silly, and watch whatever iteration of BBC Earth comes up first. I first discovered Planet Earth with my brother Matt, … Continue reading If BBC Earth is Propaganda, It’s Working
Aion, The Internal Witness, and Kissing Social Media’s Butt Goodbye
Anyone who knows much about me knows that I'm fascinated with Dr. Jordan Peterson. He's filled the hole left by the death of Christopher Hitchens, in that he is an endless source of new and challenging ideas and information about modern problems, while being almost completely devoid of ideological leanings. He's smart, engaging, well-spoken, and … Continue reading Aion, The Internal Witness, and Kissing Social Media’s Butt Goodbye
“Hope” is the thing with fur
I was sitting in bed with Burt tonight, watching him be his little ten-week-old self, and I wondered what kind of dog he'll be in adulthood. I wondered what funny little behaviors are as-of-yet unrecognized harbingers of his future personality. I mentally compared him to other puppies I'd known to try to glean clues about … Continue reading “Hope” is the thing with fur
