by aaron | Sep 15, 2020 | blog, Essays
The thing about insanity is that, despite believing in its existence, each of us is certain we don’t have it. While it might be difficult to determine what, exactly, is the insane, most of us are fairly certain that whatever it is — it’s not who we...
by aaron | Aug 11, 2020 | blog, Essays, not-fiction
[This is a multi-part essay that begins with a pleasant and rolling introduction (definitely worth reading). That’s followed by a lengthy skewering of arguments in favor of Joe Biden’s presidential campaign. And ends with a brief...
by aaron | Aug 1, 2020 | blog, Essays, not-fiction
Earlier this morning I read the following: “Did you know that dogs and cats, perhaps because their fur blocks their skin’s ability to absorb sunlight and produce Vitamin D, secrete an oil that converts to Vitamin D when exposed to sunlight? It then...
by aaron | Jul 10, 2020 | blog, Essays
Over the past several years I have had multiple debates with people about a foundational American myth: The Free Market. I use the word Myth to indicate a belief that’s taken for granted or presumed true, often without being examined. Myths are also things that, when...
by aaron | Feb 2, 2020 | blog, Essays
“Lamar speaks for lots and lots of us.” — Ben Sasse, US Senator from Nebraska The Lamar in the above statement is Lamar Alexander, Senator from Tennessee. Known to Senate fanboys as Mitch McConnell’s “best friend” in the Senate, Alexander is also recognizable for his...
by aaron | Oct 14, 2019 | blog, Essays
Deep State looked across the desk at Mitchell, the couples counselor he and the President had decided to see. His relationship with Don-Don had been rocky for some time now. They fought constantly and had even begun to disagree about which Fox program to listen to...