an image of an open, coil-bound notebook, white, sitting on a white table against a white background with the Mary Oliver quote, "tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?"

Podcasts, social media, and inputs – an off-the-cuff joint.

Once upon a time, there were limits to how you could waste your “one precious life” (Mary Oliver). It mostly involved time spent at community gatherings and in conversation. Less enjoyable in the winter months, especially pre-car. Luckily, there was radio. People could sit together and listen to the news, music, and serial entertainment. Together was still part of the entertainment equation. Then came television … Continue reading Podcasts, social media, and inputs – an off-the-cuff joint.

When Misogyny Ends.

“May you live in interesting times” is a great curse. “Interesting” is such a weighted word. I’d rather have come of age in less interesting times – the history I’ve lived through is full of such darkness. Vietmam. The explosions of the space shuttles. Various American wars. Tiananmen Square. 9/11. Lockerbie. Ecole Polytechnique. Sandy Hook. Sarin gas. And these are just off the top of … Continue reading When Misogyny Ends.

What’s in a meme?

What’s a meme, anyway? Sometimes, it’s a GIF, but I’m not wading into that hornet’s nest. Pronounce it how you want. Memes are funny, most of the time, but that’s not a particularly helpful definition. Lots of things are funny that aren’t memes (though sometimes they get turned into one, preserving them for posterity or the EMP). According to information online, a meme’s an image, … Continue reading What’s in a meme?