The Ache of High Humor“The secret source of humor is not joy but sorrow; there is no humor in Heaven.” ~Mark Twain In the face of an absurd universe, we have...
Self-infliction #14: God is a Red Herring“If God did not exist, it would be necessary to invent him.” ~Voltaire What is a red herring? It’s a diversion intended to distract...
The Philosophy of Luck“Luck is what happens when preparation meats opportunity.” ~Seneca Fate. Chance. Destiny. The vicissitudes of life. Call it what you...
The Upside of Uncertainty“The world is a Phoenix. It perishes in flames and even as it dies it is born again.” ~HG Wells Certainty is overrated. It’s an illusion...
Why Trickster Must Trick Itself“One cannot individuate as long as one is playing a role to oneself; the convictions one has about oneself are the most subtle form of...
Self-infliction #13: The Dark Night of the Soul“Wholeness is the goal, but wholeness does not mean perfection. It means embracing brokenness as an integral part of life.” ~Parker J....