Freethinkers’ Party?
Well, yes, I suppose that Freethinkers DO party now and then … but this piece by E.J. Dionne in the WaPo lays out pretty much what’s wrong with the restrictive…
Month: November 2020
Purple Carolina
There are times I miss living on the West Coast. Pacific Ocean, Redwoods and Sequoias, Sierra Mountains, and acres of Liberals. Born and raised in Western Washington, then living many…
Radicals and Reformers
Every significant cultural, political or religious innovation has been fired up by them. In fact, every religion was founded by them. And, of course, America was as well. Reformers who…
Forest, B&W
As a life-long West Coast guy, it took a few years to appreciate Eastern forests. Now, what used to seem “drab, grey and dead” has a beauty in every season.…
Democracy Deniers
I found this article on “Election Deniers” (WaPo) both encouraging and discouraging. You might note, as I did, the similarities to how we respond to religious faith. One response being we…
Saunter in the Smokies
A few images from our walk in Great Smoky Mountains National Park yesterday. Nature, History, Nature … (and a furry fellow saunterer we met on the way back)
Baldwin on Education and Freethought
The more I read James Baldwin, the more I sense he had his finger on the national and human pulse. The following quote on education also serves as a brilliant…
Preying or Praying?
Found this little visitor on our front porch: Mantis religiosa Mantises seem calm and peaceful, curious and almost contemplative … but they’re powerful predators with lightning-fast moves. With their long necks,…
