I’ve always believed in fairness and equality. I’m team little guy, and I always have the victim’s back. Excepting siblings, of course. Those relationships are more complicated. But as far back as I can remember, all the way back to kindergarten, what was fair and right has been important to me. Isn’t it funny how what we instinctively know as children often turns out to … Continue reading The tolerance paradox – an off-the-cuff joint.
“You catch more flies with honey than vinegar.” My parents used to say this to me frequently, especially my father. I’ve always been one to get passionate about topics I consider essential, and I’m not convinced that greys and moderation are appropriate in all areas. Some things deserve a robust response. [i] I wonder how often they used that honey and vinegar phrase with my … Continue reading What do we owe the horrible people of the world?
A short-sighted, right-wing manifesto is making the rounds on Facebook again. It’s whiny, selfish bullshit, and I hate it. It’s been around since the book face began, though it gets tweaked every so often to update to the other being vilified. In case you’ve been absent, trans people are the popular target these days. God forbid we pay attention to the myriad of real problems … Continue reading Selfish People.
From Famine to Feast. 