Technology, that manna from nerd heaven that turns slinky skateboarders into sedentary specimens and geeky weirdos into well-heeled billionaires, in our times has assumed the mantle of a Good Thing. When deployed properly, the wisdom goes, there’s a general consensus that technology can wend us out of many a challenge. This parallels the delicious synchronicity… Read more »
As Alexander Pope once pointed out, to err is human. Mistakes, just like forms of love, are of infinite variety, coming in all shapes and sizes. Error, clanger, boner, blunder, mishap, foible, fuck up, and faux pas; viewed from a certain perspective, my own life has been an impressive litany of them. There are those… Read more »
A memorable childhood moment from the 1980’s was Rick Hansen’s Man in Motion wheelchair tour across Canada. In glowing terms my kindergarten teacher explained to us that anytime Hansen felt the urge he could wheel himself up to the drive-thru window of a local McDonalds. Whipping out a special card designed for the purpose, while… Read more »
Korean cuisine is renowned for its bold flavors, appetizing colors, and diverse array of ingredients. I personally love the variety of side dishes I get with each Korean meal, from kimchi to bean sprouts. Here are a few of my favorites on the menu, things that you should try on your next journey to a… Read more »
From my early beginnings as a young introvert, the public library has always been a bit of a refuge. Years later, not much has changed, albeit with an additional affinity for endless hours spent scouring second-hand bookstores to add to my ever-growing “to-read” pile. From one bookworm to another, this column will be underscoring and… Read more »
Truth’s magical pull accompanies us through all life’s adventures: true love, authentic vocations, and meaningful hobbies all require a ring of certainty for them to feel right. Like following the North Star on a mission to become found when once lost, the nature of finding truth is above all about being tethered to truth as… Read more »
A friend of mine (let’s call him Nels, because that’s his name) is one of those really gloomy types you sometimes meet. He’s forever whingeing on about the way human beings are devastating and wasting the planet. Sort of like doom scrolling personified. Maybe I am shallow, blasé, and oblivious, but I just can’t abide… Read more »
From my early beginnings as a young introvert, the public library has always been a bit of a refuge. Years later, not much has changed, albeit with an additional affinity for endless hours spent scouring second-hand bookstores to add to my ever-growing “to-read” pile. From one bookworm to another, this column will be underscoring and… Read more »
Why is it that some of the more highly evolved human beings are able to skate through life more or less unscathed by stress? They go about their days with a calm demeanor and an efficient, pragmatic approach to the challenges of the world. No doubt they are continually checking off chores, accomplishments, and major… Read more »
From my early beginnings as a young introvert, the public library has always been a bit of a refuge. Years later, not much has changed, albeit with an additional affinity for endless hours spent scouring second-hand bookstores to add to my ever-growing “to-read” pile. From one bookworm to another, this column will be underscoring and… Read more »