Category Archives: Ramblings

One of the reputable news sources I go to with regularity is The Conversation.  I recommend it. Today there is a post regarding research done on the reporting of mass shootings, and specifically on the characterization of the person doing … Continue reading →

My hope is that, as we continue to discover more and more about our place in the galaxy and universe, that this outward expansion of inquiry will be accompanied by an equally-deep introspection into who we are as people, and … Continue reading →

The warning signs abound: Polarization of society; militarization of the police forces; nationalistic policies;  criminalization of minorities and immigrants;  melding of extremist religious views with political discourse and policy-making; the dismantling of social welfare programs.  The list probably goes on. … Continue reading →