A Man and His Work
"In this age, the mere example of non-conformity, the mere refusal to bend the knee to custom, is itself a service. Precisely because the tyranny of opinion is such as to make eccentricity a reproach, it is desirable, in order…
"In this age, the mere example of non-conformity, the mere refusal to bend the knee to custom, is itself a service. Precisely because the tyranny of opinion is such as to make eccentricity a reproach, it is desirable, in order…
I'm re-posting below an essay, verbatim, from 26 August 2007. Consistent with my usual recent pattern, I'm adding a few introductory words and an embedded song. This sweet virginal primitive land will metaphorically breathe a sigh of relief -- like…
"Humanism: an exaltation of freedom, but one limited by our need to exercise it as an integral part of nature and society." ~ John Ralston Saul The Arrogance of Humanism (1978) was written by conservation biologist David W. Ehrenfeld.…
I'm re-posting below an essay, verbatim, from 9 September 2009. Consistent with my usual recent pattern, I'm adding a few introductory words and an embedded song. “That one American farmer can now feed himself and fifty-six other people may be,…
"The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by the tribe. If you try it, you will be lonely often, and sometimes frightened. But no price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning…
I'm re-posting below an essay, verbatim, from 29 August 2009. Consistent with my usual recent pattern, I'm adding a few introductory words and an embedded song. Big thanks to Scott Andrews for creating a short video clip based on my…
“Any moment might be our last. Everything is more beautiful because we are doomed. You will never be lovelier than you are now. We will never be here again.” ~ Homer, The Iliad Recently a friend and neighbor mentioned…