Playing a Role
The lesson learned from trying to be something I was not; that is, an actor.
Black History Month 2025
Black History Month has a half century history, since Gerald Ford inaugurated the celebration in 1976. Until 2025 the month was actively celebrated by our government. That has changed now in the emerging Trump dictatorship.
How to Be a Bully
Bullying is widespread, even endemic, in American society. It's a behavior that many of the powerful segments of society, including politicians, engage in.
Keep Going Or Jump Off
With the advent of artificial intelligence, Medium, the writers' collective is getting a lot of writers submitting articles using AI. This article explains why I don't use AI to do my writing for me.
From “I Wish You Weren’t” To “I’m Good With It”
A history of the long process of coming out to my mother and the reasons she had to fear accepting me.
Strong Gay Men
Douglas Murray's book The madness of crowds is an antagonistic conservative reaction to identity politics, including gay men. This response is a consideration of why adopting a strong identity is necessary for groups to create strongly grounded individuals.