A lot of websites have their “ten best” or “best moments” of 2012 articles out there right now. But they’re[…]
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Give and Take
In this season of giving, here are two counter-intuitive truths about how Internet music piracy and product knock-offs benefit the[…]
Read moreChristmas Time is a New Plateau
For as long as I can remember, the Christmas season has always resonated something deep within me. As a boy[…]
Read moreThe Right, The Left, and the Newtown Massacre
In our polarized country we need a new plateau of perspective rising above the two standard, reactionary viewpoints. The political[…]
Read moreAdventures in Subbing pt 2: A Man in a Women’s World
As a substitute teacher you’d expect I get to wear a few different hats and teach students of all ages.[…]
Read moreOut of This World
Plans to send people to Mars are developing. Last time I shared with you the best views of this planet.[…]
Read moreAwe Candy
Sometimes we come across sights that get us to stop and appreciate what we are looking at. We call these[…]
Read moreSo You Didn’t Win the Powerball
Maybe that’s a good thing. Because maybe what gets sacrificed when suddenly adding all those zeroes to your bank account[…]
Read moreBlack Friday: Greed for the 99%’ers
Greed isn’t reserved for the rich, and it isn’t an all-or-nothing, good-or-evil proposition. Greed is a sneaky foe that creeps[…]
Read moreAlone on Thanksgiving
Due to a quirk in the family schedule we decided to celebrate Thanksgiving over Saturday and Sunday this year. And[…]
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