I spent quite a bit of time attempting to peer around a great looming head, which constantly insisted on shifting position. In addition to being plagued by a view-obstructing cranium we were victimized by the seating hierarchy. Alas, our perches were pretty high up, and while we were able to ...

Some time ago I weighed in on why homosexual marriage should not be legalized. On re-reading my post I'm not sure how cogent the logic is--I think I oversimplified the idea of a socially recognized institution. Marriage as Archetype would still form a foundation in my argument against Homo-Marriage, ...

"Thomas Kinkade's art is Pornographic."The potentially hyperbolic statement above comes straight from the lips of my Aesthetics Professor, who also happens to be the head of the Art Department. Of course, the idea is that uninspired, unimaginative, and consumer-driven imagery is not art and is actually degrading to look at ...

Many of us experience periods in life where Change sticks its finger in our chest and prods us into new and sometimes uncomfortable territory. Despite potential discomfort or lack of familiarity with the Change, great things can result. New pleasures, habits and beliefs can all be wonderful ...

Erudition seems to have taken a back seat recently in terms of this blog; perhaps it has been consumed too fully by the hungry forests worth of papers I've had to spew forth on command. But I wrote a poem and a paper today, so substance is bound to regain ...

Several people have asked about the history of the remarkable mansion I posted about earlier (description, pictures). I've faithfully done my research; since the fateful day I saw the monolith I have worked tirelessly day and night to discover its history. I've poured over countless county documents, interviewed hundreds of ...

Sorry I haven’t paid much attention to my blog recently, there’s a been a lot going on—but it was worth it (and probably will be for years to come) for my heart is nearly bursting with excitement and joy at the incredible announcement I have for you today.Britt and I ...