Tag Archives: trust

Microaggressions And The Problem Of Proving Oneself Safe

Posted on December 8, 2018 by

As is often the case, those who have a leftist political worldview and label themselves progressives generally get almost everything wrong.  Be that as it may, they often present at least interesting problems to solve that demonstrate the basic symmetry … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Audiobook Review: Great Courses: Origins And Ideologies Of The American Revolution: Part Two

Posted on September 17, 2018 by

Great Courses:  Origins and Ideologies Of The American Revolution:  Part Two, taught by Peter Mancall I must admit that I found this particular part of the course to be rather compelling.  In particular, I am fascinated about situations where communication … Continue reading →

Posted in American History, History | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Book Review: How To Overcome Worry

Posted on January 18, 2018 by

How To Overcome Worry:  Experiencing The Peace Of God In Every Situation, by Dr. Winfred Neely [Note:  This book was provided free of charge by Moody Publishers.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.] In many ways, this book requires … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Book Reviews, Christianity | Tagged , | 2 Comments

Evaluation Reports

Posted on November 28, 2017 by

[Note:  I wrote this originally some time ago, and humorously enough the evaluation reports are coming around again after being in abeyance, making this post relevant once again, given my feelings on the subject which have not changed.] Earlier this … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged , , , | 3 Comments

No Rhyme Or Reason

Posted on October 24, 2017 by

As I was trying to fall asleep last night, I saw a trending news story from Seminole Heights, an area of Tampa I am familiar with in the area close to I-275 just north of I-4, a place I usually … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

Tales From The Crypt

Posted on September 13, 2017 by

When I was growing up, a popular series of comics ended up in a groundbreaking horror show called Tales From The Crypt that had a complicated rights structure that has, mercifully, prevented it so far from being rebooted.  The show … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Musings | Tagged , , , , | 7 Comments

There Is No Net Neutrality

Posted on July 15, 2017 by

[Note:  Image taken from aeaweb.org.] Yesterday afternoon, as the work day winded down and thoughts and attention turned away from staring blankly at giant Excel files and towards more genial subjects, some of my coworkers began a passionate debate about … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

Book Review: Grant And Sherman

Posted on July 2, 2017 by

Grand And Sherman:  The Friendship That Won The Civil War, by Charles Bracelen Flood It is not uncommon for students of the Civil War to be familiar with the writings of either Grant or Sherman or writings about either of … Continue reading →

Posted in American Civil War, American History, Book Reviews, History, Music History | Tagged , | Leave a comment

An Act Of Moral Imagination

Posted on March 30, 2017 by

Earlier today, as I wrote this, I met a close friend of my roommate who will apparently be visiting for some time.  I had never met him before but I was familiar with his name, and he expressed the same … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Love & Marriage, Musings | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

Book Review: Control Girl

Posted on February 20, 2017 by

Control Girl:  Lessons On Surrendering Your Burden Of Control From Seven Women In The Bible, by Shannon Popkin [Note:  This book was provided free of charge by Kregel Book Tours.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.] This book, although … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Biblical History, Book Reviews, Christianity, History, Love & Marriage | Tagged , , , , , | 4 Comments