The headlights of the eighteen wheeler suddenly appeared in my rearview mirror and I could tell it was quickly approaching. The rain had stopped but the roadway was still wet as Interstate 81 descended into the town of Christiansburg in
The Surreal Weekend
The world has changed over the past few weeks in ways that are likely to leave lasting scars for years to come. In the United States, the atmosphere can only be described as surreal. The Coronavirus pandemic has almost completely
The Aesthetic Tightrope
Dogs do not care what patterns are knitted into their sweaters. They may or may not appreciate the functional warmth provided by their sweaters but only their owners derive any benefit from details such as the color scheme, a Christmas
The Paradox of Trust
“We have listened to the wisdom of an old Russian maxim, doveryai, no proveryai – trust, but verify.” — Ronald Reagan Trust is the foundation of society. Without a basic level of trust regarding the intentions and expected behavior of other human beings, our modern civilization would very quickly disintegrate into total chaos. If you
Ten Years
“Life is divided into three periods: past, present and future. Of these, the present is short, the future is doubtful, the past is certain.” — Seneca Think back to your childhood days. Many people feel like time passed by very slowly