human. I see it as my moral obligation to society to reallocate capital to the future to create a reality children happily exist in.
Trumpism
I'm a proud member of the left. Here’s me contemplating the violence and terrorism to commit for the day while doing my yoga, a spiritual practice dedicated to peace and understanding. Here’s the food my wife and I eat, before we commit violent crimes and terrorism.
heyheyrenee
I originally posted this on heyheyrenee April 15, 2018 I was aching for the Syrians before. Now, I’m feeling their pain. I read a piece in 2012. It made total sense to me. The cliff note is that the crisis in Syria roots to climate change. 5 years of
Jane Goodall
I'm still saddened by Jane's passing. She was such a wonderful woman. As I watching "Jane" tonight I came to the conclusion that she is the Mother Nature of my time. Perhaps of all time. Jane is on Hulu. It's free with
Palestine
I've copied Ralph's post this week in its entirety. How anyone of faith or conscience can stand by while this is happening is beyond my understanding. A Hypothetical Letter from Two Children in Gaza to the Children of America By Ralph Nader October 3, 2025 In
Jane Goodall
Rest In Conservation, Jane. My Mother turned me onto you when I was young. You were an inspiration in my life since. We'll see you and all our animal friends down the line. All love,
Trumpism
South Park is knocking it out of the park this year. Here's a clip from this season's 27, episode 1: It's not that I hate the right. It's just that we disagree. And we're so far off, we can'
Tech
I've been a little discouraged lately. But this piece by Bill McKibben picked me up. 4.6 Billion Years On, the Sun Is Having a MomentIn the past two years, without much notice, solar power has begun to truly transform the world’s energy system.The New YorkerBill
Gaza
I wrote about Bono in another post. Here's a more in depth view on Mint Press News. The Frontman of Empire: How Bono’s “Activism” Serves the PowerfulAlan Maclead uncovers U2 lead singer Bono’s ties to war criminals, murky government-funded think-tanks and megacorporations.MintPress NewsAlan Macleod I
Watches
Howdy, Went to Watch Week Aspen yesterday. Aspen hasn’t been cool for years. But still. I thought I’d talk to more at the gig who appreciated the fine art of watch making. Mostly, the crowd seemed dull and colorless. Their attraction seemed to be status. I find it
Bad Signs
I spotted this the other day at the post office in town. This didn't come with the car. Someone got an inspiration, thought about, then invested time and money to put this on the hood of their car. Bravo and Hooray to them! I've written about
Gaza
Bono made this speech at the Ivor Novello Awards in May. Here's the text: "I used to introduce this next song by explaining it wasn't a rebel song. "It was because believing in the possibilities of peace was then and is now a rebellious
Gaza
A while back I was critical of the campus protestors for not showing concern for all the other atrocities that are happening in the world. It wasn't that I was against their protests, I just thought they were Johnny-come-lately's. Since then I've continued studying