"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…

I'm re-posting below an essay, verbatim, from 17 July 2009. Consistent with my usual recent pattern, I'm adding a few introductory words and an embedded song. I was interviewed for the latest, and perhaps last, episode of Extinction Radio. Catch…

“As soon as anyone starts telling you to be “realistic,” cross that person off your invitation list.” ~ John Eliot   As it turns out, I was correct with a solution-packed book I wrote more than a decade ago. Killing…

I'm copying below an essay, verbatim, originally posted in this space on 28 May 2010. But first I include a (very) few words of introduction and an embedded song. People of privilege will always risk their complete destruction rather than…

Jesters do oft prove prophets ~ William Shakespeare   A few weeks ago, Mike expressed his frustration at our lack of impact with the radio show. "Let's push the audience," he said. He indicated the typical listener, like the typical…