Here’s an interesting article that begins: Gone are the days of the unyielding God-fearing mother as the archetype of good parenting, suggests a recent article from the Los Angeles Times. According to multiple reports, research has shown that a secular upbringing …
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Not All Protesters Are Youngin’s
One thing to notice about protest marches is the number of participants over 60 years old. It’s impolite to get too precise in estimating a woman’s age, but let’s just say the one carrying the sign at left has been …
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Americans Attack One Another Wherever Remotely Possible
Here’s someone who believes that those who show kindness to intelligent animals like pigs are morons. Speaking strictly for myself, that’s not the type of person I aspire to be.
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Shopping Mall in Sweden Has a Unique Characteristic
Here’s a short video about a mall near Stockholm in which every item is second-hand. Yes, that can mean simply “used,” as in thrift stores that offer previously owned sweaters or dinner plates. In this case however, what it normally …
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Non-extreme Religion
At left we see the thoughtful words of U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ). In a world of religious fanaticism, it’s good to know that ideas like these still exist. I’m reminded of the Stoic Epictetus who said (something like): “Don’t …
Citizen of the World
Here, Socrates reminds us of the problems associated with being what is essentially a tribal species. We tend to look for differences between us, rather than similarities. Then we use these perceived differences as motivation for hatred and, often, violence. …
Learning About Life from the Stoics
Over the years, I know I’ve recommended The Daily Stoic to readers a few times, and I hope you’ll clink on the link above to request their free daily email. At left is one of the gems that Marcus Aurelius …
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Progress on Gun Control
Considering where it’s located, Minnesota is quite progressive in its politics. Check this out, from the state’s governor. Gotta love his remark on “thoughts and prayers.”
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Three Words from Robert Frost
America’s favorite poet makes a good point. But Marcus Aurelius and the other stoic philosophers would add three more on top of his: until it doesn’t. Seize the day.
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Why Biden Gets No Respect
Political pundits everywhere are struggling to understand how it’s possible that Biden, given his administration’s admirable performance across a wide range of metrics, has such a lackluster approval rating. The answer seems to be that facts don’t matter, or put …
