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Heroic resistance

It depends on which side of the fence one examines the evidence as to whether or not one is a freedom fighter or a terrorist.

Heroic resistance
posted on: 26 Jun 2011 | author: bishop

A Little Madness is Good for the Soul

Quixote was capable of far more imagination and enjoyment out of life than those who had resigned themselves as innkeepers and farmers, whores and monks.

A Little Madness is Good for the Soul
posted on: 24 Jun 2011 | author: bishop

Madness and Worldviews

Keep in mind that in our current times Jesus of Nazareth would more likely be given Lithium and sent on his way than given any serious credence.

Madness and Worldviews
posted on: 24 Jun 2011 | author: bishop

Growing up without a Son

It's always the father's fault anyway. Right? Deadbeat dads, abusive dads, dads that are deadbeat abusers! Right!?

Growing up without a Son
posted on: 24 Jun 2011 | author: bishop

Father, My Father

As much as I would love to impart some kind of fatherly wisdom to my sons—who wouldn't want the kind of advice that I have to offer my children, right?—I spend each year reflecting on my own father.

Father, My Father
posted on: 19 Jun 2011 | author: bishop

Thoughts on a Teenager

Today you cross into that territory of being a hormone crazed, food consuming, eye-rolling, smart mouthed mammal.

Thoughts on a Teenager
posted on: 11 Jun 2011 | author: bishop

The Truthfulness of Myths

The key to a hero is not any quality of himself but the quest which defines his character.

The Truthfulness of Myths
posted on: 7 Jun 2011 | author: bishop

Hyphenated-Americans

We should all be Americans regardless of color, religion, or whatever else.

Hyphenated-Americans
posted on: 7 Jun 2011 | author: bishop

Whale Rider

Some forms of rebellion against tradition are potentially capable of providing change that embraces both tradition and movement while others are pathological and destructive to not only the individual and those around them, but to the very life of Culture itself.

Whale Rider
posted on: 4 Jun 2011 | author: bishop

Diversity in Action

Anthropology seems, to me, to be the study of diversity in action.

Diversity in Action
posted on: 3 Jun 2011 | author: bishop

Cultural Experiences

Have you ever known a redneck to let the facts get in the way of a drunken barroom brawl?

Cultural Experiences
posted on: 2 Jun 2011 | author: bishop

God, Jinx, and Idiots

Would I trade in my child for another? Absolutely not! Let’s be clear about that up-front.

God, Jinx, and Idiots
posted on: 1 Jun 2011 | author: bishop

Hello. This is Your Relationship Call...

I want to be the relationship hero. I want to be the superman of relationships.

Hello. This is Your Relationship Calling.
posted on: 1 Jun 2011 | author: bishop