[January 17, 2025] Satire is a form of beauty, and one of the very best portrayals of this form is The Babylon Bee. This site publishes satirical articles on various hot-topic issues. Their latest is a short clip purporting to interview the first paraplegic firefighter. “Meet John Larson, a paraplegic firefighter who is breaking barriers, much like the… Read More »
[November 24, 2024] One of the benefits of a trained eye for art is when I find something notable, there is an obligation to call attention to it. DM Sculptures is run by a true artist with a good eye for beauty and, most importantly, the artistic talent to put that inspiration into physical form. One of my… Read More »
[October 25, 2024] As I lay on my back, gazing up at the countless stars in the dark night sky, I searched for the constellations that my Dad had taught me to recognize by name. The easiest constellation to spot was the Big Dipper (Ursa Major), which resembles a large soup ladle. It was late October or November,… Read More »
[October 17, 2024] In past articles, I’ve included many great quotes that instantly say something to the reader. My favorites quotes are those that make me sit up and take notice, often clarifying some nebulous idea. Years ago, I started reading Friederich Nietzsche to learn more about the human condition , rather than as a hobby. I found… Read More »
[September 7, 2024] Beauty is more valuable than anything humans can possess. And while that is true – I believe inherently true – disfigurement of the human form can give rise to other valuable traits: decency and grace. Dostoevsky wrote in his book The Idiot that “Beauty will save the world.” I will add that disfigurement can sustain… Read More »
[August 12, 2024] Grace. Whenever I look back over the past century to see what defines women at their best, I see a combination of virtues that can only be described as ‘grace.’ Whether young or old, rich or poor, grace sets a few special, distinctive women apart from the remainder of their gender. We can see this… Read More »
[April 8, 2024] Finally! Springtime is here, and the trees are budding, the flowers are blooming, and the pollen is putting my sinuses in overdrive. Yet, I must say that I do love spring, for it represents hope, and it is hope that allows us to hang onto the future for our families. There is always a need… Read More »
Letters to My Granddaughter, Epilogue [November 20, 2024] Here is some good news. That skinny small-town boy from the Deep South – and born on the bayou (like the 1969 CCR song) – turned out okay. I would marry and have two children; the happiest days of my life were their birth and their growing up. Nothing is… Read More »
[December 20, 2023] There are probably more books written on advice for newlyweds than anything else, except for romance novels. Dr. Jordan Peterson was asked what advice he had for newlyweds, and his answer was classic Peterson. But he gives a few hints that I found striking. He begins by advising newlyweds never to stop dating (themselves, of… Read More »
[November 22, 2023] I love comedy because it simply makes me laugh. A “new” comedian has come on strong over the past few years, and that guy is Matt Rife. He’s young, energetic, exciting, insulting, and very very funny. You will not regret listening to him. Matt Rife pokes at the edges of personal relationships, makes fun of… Read More »