The Fascinating Power Of Human WormholesOne of the most mind-blowing experiences of my life happened on a porch in East Austin. I had brought George Raveling, then 80, to visit…2d ago152d ago15
Here’s How I’m Preparing For The Next Four YearsI can’t predict the future, but I feel pretty confident in predicting that the next four years are going to be crazy.6d ago806d ago80
These Books Changed How I Think About HistoryI’ve always had trouble understanding people who get upset at attempts to diversify and expand what gets taught in schools. I’ve been…Feb 1213Feb 1213
Want to Really Make America Great Again? Stop Reading the NewsStop watching cable news, it’s bad for you.Jan 2287Jan 2287
If You Only Read A Few Books In 2025, Read TheseI can’t predict the future, so I don’t know what the year will bring, but I feel pretty confident in predicting that 2025 will be…Jan 2045Jan 2045
This Is What I Learned From One of My HeroesWhen I lived in New Orleans, I used to get my haircut by this guy named Pat in the French Quarter. I remember looking around the Monteleone…Jan 932Jan 932
The Secret To Better Habits In 2025Here we are…at the halfway point of the 2020s. The first half seems like it was both yesterday and forever ago, doesn’t it?Dec 23, 202426Dec 23, 202426
This Is My Most Expensive HabitI manage my finances pretty well. I don’t gamble, I don’t spend recklessly, and I don’t indulge in luxuries I can’t afford.Dec 12, 202451Dec 12, 202451
The (Very) Best Books I Read In 2024Another year and what do I have to show for it? A big stack of books read and ruminated on is not a bad answer. I know some people…Dec 10, 202414Dec 10, 202414
This Is What (Stoic) Gratitude Actually Looks LikeGratitude is one of those things that’s simple…but not easy.Nov 28, 202461Nov 28, 202461