I subscribe to, read and watch, a variety of blogs, podcasts, and programs on WordPress, Substack, Goodreads, and YouTube. (Maybe, too many?) However, that's necessary to get a well rounded view of what's going on regarding the state of our union, our country and its people. Unfortunately, given that, it's impossible to say whether or … Continue reading 1976 versus 2026: A comparison
Category: human nature
The Truth About Lying
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Hg8LMMkEY0 In this video (2008) I read from Attachment: A Novel of War and Peace, which I published in 2006. I preface the reading with a review from a reader. The reading is from "Trust", the second chapter. It is, I think, the truth about lying. The protagonist, Joe Burns, is in his first session … Continue reading The Truth About Lying
Scenes From A Marriage
Scenes From A Marriage is a 2021, HBO, adaptation of a 1973 book and series by Ingmar Bergman. The modern version is depressing, moving, thought provoking; and might be true. I've not yet watched the final episode; but felt compelled to say something because it coincides with my reading Occult Feminism: The Secret History of … Continue reading Scenes From A Marriage
ATTACHMENT: A Reading
This reading is from Attachment: A Novel of War and Peace. The video is six minutes and I made it in 2009. I can tell by the background. At the time, I was living in a cabin up in Poudre Canyon. I'm struck by my gravely voice. Then and Now I've been going through my old files … Continue reading ATTACHMENT: A Reading
Is Football Doomed?
Is football doomed? Is the question posed by Chuck Klosterman in his new book Football (2025). His answer is yes, it is. By mid-century, despite it being the most popular pastime in America today. In fact, he says "Football is the clearest projection of how people in the United States think and of what those people value." … Continue reading Is Football Doomed?
TALK: A Book Not For Everyone
TALK, is a book not for everyone. My take on Alison Brook Woods' book Talk: The Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselves (2025) is that it's an amazing book! The book is essentially equivalent to several years of therapy and psychoanalysis. Trust me on this. Because I've been talking with Psych-girl for … Continue reading TALK: A Book Not For Everyone
The Infinite Jest: Now More Than Ever
Back in 2013, I think it was, I joined an online reading group to read Infinite Jest. David Foster Wallace's 1996 novel that blew the minds of readers and critics alike. It's still doing that! The Infinite Jest is now more than ever. Because I've been seeing YouTube videos from many BookTubers claiming the novel is … Continue reading The Infinite Jest: Now More Than Ever
Why the Crosswalk Wave, I wonder
Why the crosswalk wave, I wonder. https://www.proplumb365.co.uk/05-166298-psychologists-thank-you-wave-crossing/ Oh yeah? Let's get into it. In Colorado In Colorado where I used to live there were two roundabouts at both ends of Park Centre Dr. From my balcony I had a perfect view of one, It dissected the apartment complex which gave me ample opportunity to observe … Continue reading Why the Crosswalk Wave, I wonder
ICE’s Impact in US’ cities
ICE's impact in US' cities today is similar to what happened in Iraq twenty-two years ago. This just occurred to me as I was having a morning chat with my niece, over coffee. With me, the way my brain is wired, one thing (topic) leads quickly to another. Trump calls this "the weave". [In session, … Continue reading ICE’s Impact in US’ cities
The Epstein Case is nothing extraordinary
The Epstein case is nothing extraordinary, just a postmodern version of what has been going on since primates emerged on this great earth. Let's get into it. Powerful menor powerful primates, or pretty much any mammal, like to have fun. And there's nothing more fun than hanging out in a crowd and showing off just … Continue reading The Epstein Case is nothing extraordinary