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Aikido and Rhetoric: Practice

Instructors can impart only a fraction of the teaching. It is through your own devoted practice that the mysteries of the Art of Peace are brought to life. Morihei Ueshiba, The Art of Peace I say to them that if they are to excel in oratory or in managing affairs or in any line ofContinue reading “Aikido and Rhetoric: Practice”

Letter of Recommendation: Cabbage

I’ve realized this winter what a MVP cabbage is. Sweet, meaty, low-calorie, and satisfying, it holds up well to a whole range of preparations and thus keeps our relationship fresh. Here are some of my favorite ways to use cabbage: Rick Bayless’s Hickory House slaw (sour): A stalwart of his grandparents’ BBQ restaurant in Oklahoma,Continue reading “Letter of Recommendation: Cabbage”

Loading…Review of Legend of Zelda—Breath of the Wild

For the last 9 months or so, I’ve spent a good chunk of my spare time riding horses, paragliding, cutting grass with a sword, scaling cliffs, falling shrieking to my death off cliffs, shooting scales off dragons, moving car-sized metal blocks around with a magnet, foraging mushrooms, fending off unwanted advances from giant fairies, changingContinue reading “Loading…Review of Legend of Zelda—Breath of the Wild”

Wrestling with the Angel: In Memoriam Bruno Latour

The first time I met Bruno Latour, I brought with me a copy of his newest book (at the time) An Inquiry into Modes of Existence. I had some questions for him about it, which he was generously willing to answer. There was just one problem: my dog Jasper had gotten hold of the bookContinue reading “Wrestling with the Angel: In Memoriam Bruno Latour”

Aikido and Rhetoric: Dignity

Never fear another challenger, no matter how large; Never despise another challenger, no matter how small. To injure an opponent is to injure yourself. To control aggression without inflicting injury is the Art of Peace. Morihei Ueshiba Wherefore, O judges, be of good cheer about death, and know this of a truth – that no evilContinue reading “Aikido and Rhetoric: Dignity”

Lost & Found

I was pretty sure this ring was lost until it turned up yesterday morning in the pocket of a pair of work pants I hadn’t worn since last fall, I think–(but who knows at this point in the pandemic?). I was ridiculously happy–not because I love the ring so much (I do love the ring;Continue reading “Lost & Found”

Letter of Recommendation: Defiance

I like defiance because it’s positive instead of negative. It’s creative rather than destructive. It’s a “yes” in answer to somebody’s “no.” It’s a step into the world you’d rather be living in. And it’s time-honored across cultures: from the ancient Christians who continued meeting when the Roman emperor banned it; to Gandhi making saltContinue reading “Letter of Recommendation: Defiance”

The Wisdom of Youth

I’ve been watching a lot of vlogs lately with 20-somethings dispensing sage life advice. It reminded me that when I was that age, I thought I knew everything, and at the same time, I was totally insecure about myself and my knowledge about the world. As I’ve gotten older, I’m more sure of what IContinue reading “The Wisdom of Youth”

Letter of Recommendation: Black Panther

I had the good fortune of seeing Black Panther the weekend it opened in Vegas with a festive full house, many of whom were dressed as their favorite Marvel Cinematic Universe character or in African regalia. I’ve seen the movie multiple times since, and honestly I think I would list it in my top 20Continue reading “Letter of Recommendation: Black Panther”

The Kimchi Index

So I just put up a new batch of kimchi, and I felt so ridiculously happy I figured I’d best ponder that for a minute. Here’s the answer: Making kimchi requires enough time and specific resources—ingredients, containers, etc.—that if I can pull it off, it’s a good indicator that I feel settled. That’s why myContinue reading “The Kimchi Index”