Random stuff that doesn’t really belong anywhere else.
I should have known better than to try and predict anything about Trump’s presidency. A couple weeks ago, I wondered what his endgame might be. In foreign policy, Trump is too impatient to do the real work of diplomacy. He is also far too dimwitted to understand or care about the long-term implications of his actions. In just that time, … Read more
This isn’t actually a new thing for me; it happened fifteen years ago, in 2010. This most unpleasant stroll down memory lane is being caused by the things happening south of the border with respect to immigration, due process and personal rights and freedoms. To recap very briefly, at the time I had just finished my Masters degree. To celebrate, … Read more
So, tariffs went into effect March 4th at midnight. Now what? This, despite most rational people and virtually all non-MAGA economists claiming they’re a bad idea and will have dire economic consequences for both countries. This, despite Trump’s campaign promise to bring down the cost of living on day one in office. And, the 25% on all Canadian goods coming … Read more
Philosophy: the beliefs you have about how you should behave in particular situations in life. I’ve tried to live with a few simple guidelines for some time now. I’m not really one for manifestos or rigid creeds, but recently I’ve been trying to think of my values in terms of a simply stated philosophy. A few words that can encompass … Read more
I’ve written about my desire to do more of this or less of that many times. I tend to get a little melancholy about the change I don’t make but strongly desire. My formula for doing so usually follows a pattern. Develop a goal, somewhat broad or vague in nature (get to bed earlier, read more, etc.), try to do … Read more