The thing about tolerance is that even if you are a compassionate, empathetic individual, tolerance is not a blanket requirement. You do not, under any circumstances, have to tolerate those who are intolerant. Some people recommend ignoring them. Some people recommend forgiving them. Some people recommend turning the other cheek and giving them carte blanche… Continue Reading
I just launched TheHappyLetter.com. One short story or anecdote daily, smile included. I hope you like it. Continue Reading
I may be late to the party, but it’s nice to reflect on some good things once in a while. (Here’s my list from last year.) Probably more than once in a while, but besides 2016 not being a good year politically it was also a worse year personally. So let’s start: Gravitational waves! Solar power!… Continue Reading
Wed. Nov 9, 2016. 4:18pm I know, I know. “Bigotry wins. Misogyny wins. Science denying wins. Egalitarianism loses. Being brash, rude, mean and divisive is the new normal. The Electoral College is broken.” Etc, etc. I’m not sure I completely believe all of that — maybe Trump is a genius, he’s really a centrist, and he… Continue Reading
Update Nov 9, 2016: WOW. Sorry, America, we didn’t do our jobs well enough. But the youth will prevail. Eventually. Believe me, people are saying this is the best poem ever and it’s already winning all the greatest awards. There is nobody who respects poetry more than I do and what you’re about to read… Continue Reading
Before I begin, if you’re a US citizen then register to vote. Between the registration deadline and voting day you might have a change of heart. There are lots of places to check if you’re registered and they can help you if you’re not. Here’s one: https://plz.vote/r/1qfe6k Depending on how many years you’ve been following… Continue Reading
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