Category: Blog Posts


  • Lyrics Analysis: “Shape of You”, by Ed Sheeran

    Examining the meanings behind the media I ingest leads to interesting questions.

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  • We Need A Long Range Plan

    People are hoping the current president is impeached. Judging from how much of a loose canon he is, that would be a good thing. But once he is gone we have to contend with a GOP who would rally behind Pence. What plans do legislators have to deal with him and an even more unified…

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  • Causing Tribulation and Being Rewarded for It?

    Let’s assume for a moment that the stories fundamentalist Christians tell of the rapture, the rise of the anti-Christ, and the tribulation period are true. How do their stories address their part in causing the destabilization of the world? If you look at the oppressive politics many evangelicals support, the blatant disrespect they have for people who…

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  • If You Are Called for Grand Jury Duty, PLEASE Serve

    I spent the last month serving on a federal grand jury. I am privileged to work for a company which pays my regular wages for the entirety of my grand jury service, so it was not a financial hardship for me. That is not going to be the case for everyone. Even outside of the…

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  • A Parade of Privilege

    HGTV has shows on opposite ends of the spectrum. I have to be in the right frame of mind to watch them, or I suffer painful cognitive dissonance. Shows like “Love It Or List It” often showcase families who have perfectly roomy houses, but they want houses large enough for every child to have their…

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