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Things I Learned While Away from My Computer
Blogging after a long break means my words feel as wobbly as a toddler learning how to walk. But here I am. I’ve spent the last month reading voraciously, walking miles, getting sleep, reconnecting...
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The State of the Union: Things to Do Instead of Listening to Someone Lie to You
I don’t watch award shows. I find the whole self-congratulatory process on top of wealth and celebrity status a tad nauseating. The State of the Union is not much different and this year, like anything...
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An Introvert Walks into a Caucus…
In the United States, a precinct caucus is the smallest unit of politics one can participate in – it’s the beginning of the beginning. Last night, the Republican and Democrat caucuses took place in...
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A Politician, a Journalist, and a Citizen Walk into a Room
My face was hot and red. I began muttering to myself and rolling my eyes. My internal argument grew rancorous: stay or leave, ask a question or angrily scroll notes in my notebook for a pointed email...
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Between Mr. Coates and Me
I enjoy listening to interviews of one of my current favorite writers, Ta-Nehisi Coates. He frequently answers I don’t know to questions. I think the nature of being a writer should be one of perpetual...
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The Borders of Decency
I’ve been reading about the U.S. immigrant situation and the separation of children from their parents for the last two weeks. My response, from the safety of my own study, has been to sign petitions,...
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Bullies, Bystanders, or Bravehearts?: Questions of Civic Participation
There is an argument I consistently have with myself regarding civil discourse. In theory, I believe in civility. I believe in thoughtful discussion. Whatever vulgarity or cuss words I’ve used here,...
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Staying Technicolor
My week off from blogging served no particular purpose. While I wrote about reading more and chilling, I also had to hit the road to do a two-state tour of family members I hadn’t seen in years. We...
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Fierce Civility
It frequently strikes me how little power I have in the world beyond the interior of my brain. While others have found solace in their powerlessness by fawning over those with power, adopting their...
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Zombie Patriotism
When a sitting president declares that he is a nationalist and thousands of people cheer him, this is the outcome of zombie patriotism. American exceptionalism has always carried this downside. If we...
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