Sexism, Gillette, and ‘The Best a Man Can Get’
Look back 60 years into the past, and consider that American culture is no less sexist in our day than it was in the 1950’s. Sexism today has merely taken on an ugly new form.
There and Back Again: One Writer’s Tale
Why I left On The Rocks blog, what I learned, and why I am back.
Risk-Taking, Persistence, and Traditional Masculinity
I hazard a guess what the American Psychological Association would say, given their recent release of guidelines concerning ‘traditional masculinity.’
They would probably say my fruitless pursuit of these things out of a desire to be accepted by society as manly is ‘toxic’ and unproductive.
What then should I do?
What Does Nancy Pelosi Mean Calling a Border Wall Immoral?
The ultimate goal is to dissolve national boundaries. Naturally, the construction of a massive wall between the U.S. and Mexico would be a large step backwards, and a repudiation of so much careful planning and maneuvering by so many, over such a long time.
Mao Zedong and George Washington: A Contrast in Leadership
On January 2nd, 2019 it was announced that China had landed a probe on the far side of the moon – a landmark development by the nation most experts say will pass up the United States of America as global … Continued
Quick to Listen, Slow to Speak, and Slow to Become Angry
A certain passage of the Scriptures has been on my mind a lot lately in relation to not only the kinds of things I want to ingrain in my children, but also those I want to embody in my own … Continued
Getting Rid of Toys for Christmas
It’s Christmastime, but we recently got rid of a good chunk of our kids’ toys. At first the reactions were mixed. Enoch, my second-to-youngest son at 3-years old, was not pleased. I kept having to put toys back in the … Continued
Why ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’ Is My Favorite Christmas Movie
Christmas-time in our house is a time for watching holiday movies. Among my favorites, not only for the Christmas genre but for cinema in general, is Frank Capra’s 1946 black and white classic, It’s a Wonderful Life. Starring Jimmy Stewart … Continued
Dear Reader: Continuation
I recently read an article published in Medium titled ‘HowBooks and Television Affect Your Brain Differently, According to Science’ in which the author outlined the findings of scientific studies examining brain activity in children who read books versus those who … Continued
On Change, Growing Pains, God’s Sovereignty and Goodness
Recently, I had a very big decision to make. A recruiter with a major, cutting edge technology company found my profile on LinkedIn and contacted me. My skills and experience matched what they were looking for to fill some positions … Continued