The Great Divide
I like to think that I, and others who have been in a similar situation, have a perspective that many Americans can’t really see. I’m among the few (when compared… Read more »
Category: Thoughts in Progress
It’s Who we Are
Looking at the political map, you’ll see red and blue piled up in huge areas of the country. A lot of blue on the coasts. A lot of red in… Read more »
The Cure
Here’s a bit of a warning: this piece contains political observations and what may be mistaken as my personal opinions, but I would rather call them “thoughts in progress.” I’m… Read more »
Just Like You
I’ve railed on about social media in the past, and rightly so. The news lately on studies and the internal memos of the companies themselves are confirming it – social… Read more »
The Art of Forgetting
In my recent reflection on the 20th century, I explored a bit of what it was like through some of its literature. That actually wasn’t the low-hanging fruit though, it… Read more »
Sweating the Details
There’s something to be said for the old phrase “paying attention to detail,” but I sometimes wonder if it’s really used anymore. Is it? In some respects, I’ve had a… Read more »
Adrift…in a Good Way
I’ve thought a bit about Saturday’s ride. It was my third ride starting from Seolbong Park in Yi-ch’eon. It’s an absolutely beautiful park, and since I get there by 6… Read more »
The Answer
I enjoyed John Mcwhorter’s 29 October New York Times opinion piece, I’m With Condoleeza Rice About White Guilt. I’ve been thinking through the issue for quite some time, and every… Read more »
I Only Know Me
I wrote a poem many years ago titled “I Only Know Me.” The concept was this (and it goes the same for everyone on the planet): when it comes down… Read more »
Another Cultural Revolution?
I’ve pretty much come to the conclusion lately that, to the people of the world, there is no right way or wrong way. Plenty of us think we have the… Read more »