Creativity as Defiance
When it feels like you’ve got nothing left, make it up as you go. Create a new world. And … Continue reading Creativity as Defiance
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In the World But Not of It
Some of my friends–especially those with children–envy the quiet time I have to myself. One friend sank into the … Continue reading In the World But Not of It
Beyond History
Is it possible? Faulkner once wrote, “The past is never dead. It’s not even past.” Usually, I agree with this … Continue reading Beyond History
Intent versus Impact
It’s a jungle out there. Trying to guess at others’ motives–all the while tangled up in our own reactions–it’s a … Continue reading Intent versus Impact
Standard of Living
I hear a lot of talk these days about our standard of living. Everyone has something to say about it. … Continue reading Standard of Living
The Observer Effect
When expectation comes up against reality, guess who wins? Not reality. Not usually, anyway. In Volume 391 of Nature, quantum physicists announced … Continue reading The Observer Effect
Rage Against the Dying of the Light
I inherited my mother’s rage. And she had a lot to be angry about. Growing up in small-town Kennewick in … Continue reading Rage Against the Dying of the Light
The Limitations of Self
We are each limited by our perceptions of the world. We get only one perspective, one pair of eyes. And … Continue reading The Limitations of Self
Climbing Mountains
“Oh my god.” I came home and banged my head onto my desk. “What am I doing with my life?” And thus … Continue reading Climbing Mountains
Identity and Performance
I just finished reading Shakespeare’s The Tragedy of Antony and Cleopatra, and few characters in all the literature I’ve read so … Continue reading Identity and Performance
