We owe it to ourselves to live this life, the only one we get, to the fullest every single day. When we realize that there is no one looking out for us, we take it upon ourselves to make changes that effect millions of lives, regardless of perhaps offending a few. … More My Reconversion to Humanism
Most of us are ready for this year to be over. It’s seemed like a rough go lately. On top of what’s arguably been the shittiest political outcome in decades, we’ve lost a number of important celebrities and icons. Though, if we take a closer look, and set Trump aside, it hasn’t been that bad. There … More An Audio Addict’s Guide to 2017
Recently a friend quite abruptly commented on a post of mine, apparently annoyed at my constant criticism of religion, specifically Christianity. Admittedly, I do post quite a bit about religion these days. I can’t guess as to the percentage of atheist related posts vs all my other posts, but what does it matter? Would he … More Stop posting about atheism?
Do we really value our ideas more than each other’s lives? … More In the defense of defenseless guns everywhere
A handy how-to guide to growing organic. … More Growing Organic Produce. A How-To Guide.
So on a whim I picked up Ranger Creek Small Batch Series #11: Apricot Sour, and by Zeus is it amazing. So sour you can smell it. Very bubbly on the tongue and smooth and full of apricot flavor. Almost like an apricot juice with alcohol, but in a good way. Maybe that comes off … More Small Batch Delight
So I learned some things recently that shocked me. As many of you know, October 12th is Columbus Day. Many may already be aware of these facts, but I suspect there are more people who don’t really strive to learn the facts behind our historic figures. How was this ever a celebrated Holiday and why … More Turns out Christopher Columbus was kind of a dick
This post is a response to recent Islamophobic platitudes rampant on social media, and the puerile notion that we are being oppressed by a Muslim President. Snopes.com Page says false Scare tactics and overtly hyped fear mongering. It needs to stop. You could easily replace “Muslim” with “Christian” or any other religion and still get … More Dear People
This video is way more entertaining than the actual debate, and it seems like that’s the goal anyways. So, just watch this in. . . … More Debate
Leave it to Fox News to conflate a highly nuanced and politically sensitive topic to push for … More This is getting ridiculous
Do you believe that this world was created for us? Whether the answer to that is yes or no, the realization should be congruent to that of many—nearly all, really—leading scientists: we need some change in policy. The recent republican debate—if it can be called such—addressed this in the form of . . . . . … More Where do you stand politically?
Sword Salad! 