On Community
Note: this essay was originally published on Medium. Κοίνά γαρ τά τών φίλων (“For (γαρ) the things (τά) of friends (τών φίλων) are common (Κοίνά)”) — Plato, Phaedrus As I pass through towns in East and West Texas, I see…
Category Opinion
Pieces that reflect my opinion and should be read as such.
How Is An Election Like A Superstition?
Today is (a continuing) election day in the United States and just about everyone I know is glued to their screens, waiting to see who will be the next President. Meanwhile, the Trump campaign is blowing up email inboxes whining…
How Sean Connery Taught Me To Be A Better Man
Today, I was greeted with the sad news that Sean Connery had died. It’s funny, but you never really expect your heroes to die. When I was growing up, my Dad took me to see For Your Eyes Only, the…