Playing a Role
The lesson learned from trying to be something I was not; that is, an actor.
The Appeal and the Trap of Retirement
Tove Jansson's book Sun City takes place in St. Petersburg, FL, a place I've had some dealings with through my parents' retirement there. It got me reminiscing and then thinking about my own retirement.
Armchair Quarterbacking Election Results
Following an election there's always a post mortem analysis by the losers about why they lost. The analysts need to find the flaws. And there are several places to look. At the candidates, the party, the voters, the messaging, or just because the time wasn't right. .
State Parks in the WV Legislative Spotlight
The West Virginia Senate in the 2025 legislative session posted a bill to rescind a provision in a state law that prohibits industrial drilling in state parks. This is in the interest of allowing carbon sequestration in the parks.
Political Messaging
What are the goals, probable benefits, and tactics for setting up a messaging campaign for a progressive political organization?
Becoming and Being a Creative Person in Newfoundland
An appreciation of Howard Norman's novel The Bird Artist with a side note or two of additional appreciation for the real artists of Change Islands, Newfoundland, where I lived idyllically for a while.