A Generation of Hopeless Cheerleaders
Maybe you’re a fan of mocking “participation trophies” and the generations who got them. You think it softened them and raised their expectations so significantly that they feel entitled to… Read more »
Saturday Ride: Back up to Three
A typical December Saturday now — about half of what I was doing in the summer, but still rewarding. I think to some extent I had to actually train myself… Read more »
Democracy with Chinese Characteristics
I am absolutely fascinated by China. I can’t call myself a scholar or expert, but I’ve long been interested in the country, its people, and its way of doing things…. Read more »
“My friend…”
I’ve seldom (if ever) found an artist who invokes such a peacefulness as that captured by Josh Garrels. I can’t recall when I first heard him (I’d assume it was… Read more »
Security
Growing up in the earlier days of television — before videos, cable, and then streaming pretty much turned it all on its head — you would learn patience by having… Read more »
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 »
Follow-Up: G.O.S.P.E.L.
After yesterday’s piece, I was reminded this morning of a video I’d seen and loved from long ago. It’s a beautiful piece of spoken word art that captures the essentials… Read more »
Burn the Straw Men
Most of us would believe we’re thoughtful people. While some of us may recognize our impulsiveness (or at least have friends to point it out), we generally think we’ve got… Read more »
Saturday Ride
It’s getting colder. The rides are getting shorter. But it’s still great to get out. Today, Joon and I were up for a little climbing. There’s a route that hits… Read more »
Comedy Break: Old, but still so good…
I’ve had this attraction to history for as long as I can remember, so there are a few distinctions about my life that strike me in ways that others may… Read more »