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Bark & Grill: Twin

It is astonishing how divided we are as a country in regards to politics. This is an interesting graphic from the Pew Research Center: Personally, I don’t think we’re seeing a divide in beliefs (à la stoic vs. epicurean) as much as an increasingly spoiled population. And, while not expressed as such directly, I believe… — read more

Nov 1, 2020
Bark & Grill: Moral Compass

To be fair, each person has their own moral compass. What is acceptable for one person is unacceptable for another. Then, on another issue, it’s reversed. I get that. Yet, there are broad landscapes of overlapping moralities among like-minded people. As I mentioned in an earlier post, understanding the moral foundations help us understand each… — read more

Oct 30, 2020
The Daily Times: Bingo

On the surface, the idea of taking someone to Bingo for a first date seems silly. Yet, I propose that it’s an amazing idea! Allow me to explain. Cal is not good with women simply because he’s fit and handsome (although those attributes do help), but because he’s not boring. I have found that people… — read more

Oct 29, 2020
Bark & Grill: Gummy Teeth

Recently, I had a molar removed. I’ll spare you the details, just know that it is now gone. The process of having a tooth removed made me appreciate my remaining teeth all the more. Many of us in the western world are blessed to have access to dental care. This is no small thing. We… — read more

Oct 27, 2020
The Daily Times: Charlie

For fans of Perk at Work, you’ll recognize ol’ Charlie. I don’t like cats, but I love Charlie! I believe there’s something deep inside of us that makes us love animals. As a Christian, I believe that something was embedded by a great and awesome Creator, of whom I cannot explain nor define. Perhaps animal… — read more

Oct 26, 2020
Bark & Grill: Gypsy

Culture is misunderstood these days. It’s a paradox, really. Many people want to appreciate the diversity of culture yet want to make everybody into one generic type of person. Confused? Allow me to explain. Not all cultures are alike. If they were, there wouldn’t be cultures (plural), but one culture, and the term would lose… — read more

Oct 23, 2020
The Daily Times: Remarry

On a personal note, I am remarried; second marriage. Every relationship, of course, is different. But I believe that divorce is never a good thing. Some may say, “Well, what if the person is in an abusive marriage?” or the like. That’s not necessarily a defense of divorce (although I that may be a solution),… — read more

Oct 22, 2020
Bark & Grill: Stoic

I’m one of those wannabe stoic types. Guilty. And yes, I watch stoic videos on YouTube. Isn’t that such a silly thing when we think about it? YouTube should be the last place on earth a person should learn stoicism. Just getting on YouTube is entering a world of distraction and emotion and nonsense. Or… — read more

Oct 20, 2020
The Daily Times: Mondays

Oh, those dreaded Mondays! I read a book once about Mondays and dreading work. At the time, it was called “48 Hours to the Work You Love.” It’s now called “No More Dreaded Mondays” or maybe even “No More Mondays.” Ironically, it’s hard work to get to the don’t-have-to-work phase of life. And it doesn’t… — read more

Oct 19, 2020
Bark & Grill: Monk

For those who know jazz, this comic is for you. For those who do not know jazz, check out Thelonious Sphere Monk. — read more

Oct 16, 2020