If I’m not mistaken, “being vocal” in today’s climate means speaking out about the stolen election and the rest of the far-right idiocy. For me, this brings back to mind the days in the 1990’s, when I was running a …
Identify Oneself As Insane Not a Good Idea, Especially in the Workplace Read More »
On the surface, the meme here makes sense. Who wants to terminate a friendship based on a difference of opinion? Well, it depends on what we mean by “opinion.” If we disagree with matters of taste, e.g., art, music, and …
The Greek thinker Epictetus, like the other Stoics, believed that philosophy should be a firm and steady guide, moving one’s life in a positive and virtuous direction in which every moment counts. Memento mori–Remember that you will die. What Epictetus …
Even in a Nightmarish World, Quitting Isn’t an Option Read More »
The caricature here illustrates a sad truth about what we can expect going forward in American society. The former president is most definitely “going away,” as he deals with probable criminal prosecution and financial ruination, as well as a slow …
At left is an interesting thought someone had. Trump, in addition to all the other effects his selfish greed and insanity has on people, is exhaustion. Just being on the same planet with him is sapping our strength. When was …
A reader sent me the meme here and writes: Seems like a repeat of 2016. Not sure why folks think there will be a different outcome. Assuming that Biden’s momentum carries him to victory in the Democratic primary, I actually …
