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Plumbers and Priests

Editor - April 6, 2018 0

I don’t know how I got to the point where I’m inclined to disbelieve anything an academic claims. I’m not anti-intellectual. I read stuff....

Woodlief, Tony

Reading round-up

Editor - March 30, 2018 0

Now that Spring has sprung in my neck of the woods, I’m pondering what I might cut down, burn, plant, fix, and build, which—because...

Woodlief, Tony

Slow your roll, Science

Editor - March 23, 2018 0

The recent tragedy of a driverless Uber car killing a pedestrian in Arizona is raising questions about the future of this technology. I think we...

Woodlief, Tony

Shepherds and wolves

Editor - March 16, 2018 0

Another revelation of systematic, years-long sexual exploitation of girls in England, and the accompanying failure of men whose jobs are to protect the vulnerable....

Woodlief, Tony

Guide to Managing Your Internet Provider

Editor - March 9, 2018 0

Trying to get your internet provider to fix a problem can be dreadful, so based on recent experience, I offer you this handy little...

Woodlief, Tony

On the barricade

Editor - March 2, 2018 0

I’m not accustomed to being called a Nazi, at least not before 7 a.m. on a Monday. I was standing in front of the...

Woodlief, Tony

Those responsible

Editor - February 21, 2018 0

Since the day Cain raised a rock to Abel’s head, men have been about the business of slaughtering one another. Oceans of blood spilled...

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Amor fati

Editor - February 14, 2018 0

The thing about babies is they don’t care about your big plans. This past year I’ve had occasion to laugh at myself many times,...

Woodlief, Tony

Life’s Instruction Manual, Chapter 83

Editor - February 9, 2018 0

My oldest son’s English teacher had this great idea, corresponding with the class reading Hamlet, for we parents to pen whatever wisdom we’ve tried...

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The Gratitude Inoculation

Editor - February 6, 2018 0

By Woodlief on Monday, February 5, 2018 I’ve not been what you would call a grateful person. The truth is, for most of my life I’ve been a...

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