Time and Place for Morals
Think about your past self and some of the things you’ve done. There’s some cringe in there. But, we change, get better, and do new things with additional time. Then… Read More »Time and Place for Morals
Why Mass Shootings and Violent Acts
Mass shootings are everywhere – eleven a week in mid-May 2022, a 10% increase from the previous year. I make a concerted effort to avoid news media; no thank you… Read More »Why Mass Shootings and Violent Acts
Fear but Opportunity
Fear is insidious, both for what it causes us to do and avoid. It’s easier to recognize fear-driven actions. For example, fear of extremist groups and terrorism drove the U.S.A.’s… Read More »Fear but Opportunity
Pride and Prejustice
38% of U.S adults are ‘extremely proud’ to be American, which increases to 65% when including very proud. From 2002-2004, U.S. adults were ~70% extremely proud and 90% extremely/very proud.… Read More »Pride and Prejustice
Weakends
Weekends are a fan favorite. Time for ourselves, hooray. It’s what we look forward to, how we get through Mondays and humpdays – the weekend glistening on the horizon. And… Read More »Weakends
Identity of Choice
When a decision arises, we’ve already chosen. I’m not preaching fatalism. Instead, I’m saying we make choices ahead of the moment of choosing. Let’s make that concrete. You’re taking an… Read More »Identity of Choice
Summer Seizing
Summer is a fantastic time of year. There are many memorable activities: cookouts, beaches, boats, vacations, weddings, and getting together outside. With this summer a week-ish old and America’s formal… Read More »Summer Seizing
Big Problems
There are big problems. And new and bigger problems arise as fast as we can solve them. There are wars, genocides, and famines. And there’s injustice, homelessness, and children separated… Read More »Big Problems
What do you do?
What do you want to be when you grow up shifts into what do you do. It’s a transition with prominent stages: what do you want to be when you… Read More »What do you do?
A Picture and 300 Words
What pictures taken of you do you want? I’m pondering this because I skipped a blockchain event last night. I planned to go, but when the moment came, I hesitated.… Read More »A Picture and 300 Words
