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This year I am putting the pieces in place to publish a book based on this blog. I am envisioning that it will be comprised of blog posts and some new essays. Here is where you come in. I am writing this and publishing it for you, so I would … [Continue reading]
Last night I saw someone dance so, how do you say, he was such a light that I stared. I try not to stare. Staring is rude. However, I was mesmerized. There is always a moment when I am dancing were I go somewhere else, where everyone else recedes … [Continue reading]
Yesterday I was on the train platform and I was walking past a REALLY handsome gentleman. Like Denzel if he were a pulman porter in the 40's, but still like 30 though. Square jaw, chestnut colored skin and impeccable eyebrows. He was like "Hi, … [Continue reading]
I have been thinking about the resistance to the idea that words influence actions in general violence in particular. In reality, the repetition of words is arguably one of the most powerful forces on earth. Is there a connection between the … [Continue reading]
Earlier this week I was wondering aloud on Twitter whether anyone was going to address the gendered dimensions of the point blank shooting of Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords allegedly by Jared L. Loughner. I realized that no one would, so … [Continue reading]