Autobiographical, Philosophies

Hope for the Defeated

As I read the news, I feel the exhilarating moment just as the rollercoaster begins its descent, and I anticipate the rush to terminal velocity.  I’ve claimed I’m a nihilist, but that's wrong. I believe, and always will, that resistance against evil prevails as the most profoundly meaningful cause. I gift the deepest respect to… Continue reading Hope for the Defeated

Other, Philosophies

Notes on the Biological Presentation of Sex

Each cell in your body contains a set of sex chromosomes. Some people have different sets of sex chromosomes in some cells vs other cells. Some people’s reproductive anatomy is different from that typical of their biological sex. These are called intersex conditions, and are determined at birth. Approximately 1 in 150 to 1 in… Continue reading Notes on the Biological Presentation of Sex

Autobiographical, Philosophies

Thoughts on the New Administration – Febuary 12

A follow up from my Response to the Executive Orders of January 20, 2025. The new administration overwhelms. The news floods my thoughts and hours pass before I think to respond. I talk to my husband, and my emotions pour out too hard to be heard. My mother avoids the news for fear of the… Continue reading Thoughts on the New Administration – Febuary 12

Philosophies

A Response to the Executive Orders of January 20, 2024

I cannot hide my bias, so I won’t try. My heart overflows with pain as I read each of the Day 1 Executive Orders. I want to reach out to all those who support these stances and plead with them to answer why. How can this be what people want and believe is right? I… Continue reading A Response to the Executive Orders of January 20, 2024

Autobiographical, Philosophies

In Favor of Things

I like things. I do not consider myself a particularly materialistic person. I am probably as attached to my material possessions as anybody in this day and age. The reasons for my materialism are myriad, and decidedly unenlightened. However, my reasons for placing importance on in-animate objects extends beyond the simple concept of possession. I believe… Continue reading In Favor of Things

Autobiographical, Philosophies

Building Bridges

I think people need to build more bridges between their beliefs and those of others. To see similarities and merits rather than differences and faults. People need to be willing to entertain other beliefs, to visit other ways of thinking. See their values, see their merits, see WHY people believe in that way. Thought Travel… Continue reading Building Bridges

Autobiographical, Philosophies

Everyone Should Have Service Industry Experience

I am a firm believer that everyone should at some point in their life have a job in some sort of service industry. I believe there are skills and lessons that every person should have that are best learned in these types of jobs. 1. The perspective from the other side of the counter Almost… Continue reading Everyone Should Have Service Industry Experience

Autobiographical, Philosophies

My Personal Version of the Afterlife

I don't know if I believe in an afterlife per-say. The jury is still out on that one. But I do have a moral code and a sense of spirituality. Based on those two sets of beliefs, I will try to describe my concept of what an afterlife would be like if it did exist.… Continue reading My Personal Version of the Afterlife