“No fate but what we make,” is a favourite quote of mine. It comes from Terminator 2: Judgement Day (1991), a favourite movie of mine. I like almost any movie that has a nuclear explosion in it. They fascinate me. They’re beautiful in their destruction. I like the quote because it inspires me. Much of that movie inspired me, in fact, though my life has … Continue reading No Fate.
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?
I took a gap year after high school graduation. I worked some, saved less than I should’ve, and took some classes at the local college with some of the scholarship money I’d received. God loves a humble brag. One of the courses I took was an introduction to criminology. That was when I still thought I was going to be a lawyer. I thought that … Continue reading The loaded question – an off-the-cuff joint
