I’ve been actively at odds with Democrats since 2015—despite many seasons since, of bending over and taking exactly what they tell me to, exactly how they tell me to, without lube most days; always chasing after the dangling carrot of human dignity they promise, promise, promise but never actually hand over. My beef today, as … Continue reading The Cross They Built For Booker To Bear
Service
What’s Your Real Story?
I've been thinking today about Milton Burke, AP Literature teacher at Fayetteville High School, in Arkansas.I had wanted so much to impress him; to receive his assurance that I was a good student; to earn an A in his class. But 4th hour was when the school resource officer always came to take me out … Continue reading What’s Your Real Story?
Parts 3 & 4: What Do I Do Now? And, Aren’t the Democrats Gonna Do Something?
I'll begin by sharing my response to a friend, after she sent me the article linked here, "Call It what It Is – A Coup": "Speaking the truth about what is happening is difficult and unpleasant. Hearing the truth is also difficult and unpleasant. But the longer we fail to recognize the current situation for … Continue reading Parts 3 & 4: What Do I Do Now? And, Aren’t the Democrats Gonna Do Something?
New Year’s Resolution
I'm not saying it's all sunshine and roses.... I'm saying the grass is greener where you water it.
Diplomacy
Once upon a time, I was invited to the table with a group of cisgender people from large NIH-funded organizations, who were voluntarily tasked with addressing transgender inclusion for their entire respective institutions. Another trans person was also invited, but after one meeting, she never returned. It was just me. Just one white guy without … Continue reading Diplomacy
On Service, Attachment, and Being in Love with Life
I was not merely cleaning an oven; I was improving the world. I was making life easier and more relaxed for someone about whom I care deeply. I was accomplishing, creating something with my own hands, the results of which indicate to me a successful undertaking in life. I was finding meaning in my existence. That’s what I was doing.
The Front Porch 