My Dog is a 17th Century Philosopher

My Dog is a 17th Century Philosopher

“Let us then suppose the mind to be, as we say, white paper, void of all characters without any ideas; how comes it to be furnished?” – John Locke 17th century philosopher John Locke frequently expounded (and to some degree expanded) upon the notion...
The No-Go Ego

The No-Go Ego

From the moment we are born, we are rewarded for being “right”. It is the fundamental building block of our educational system. In fact, we grow up learning to actually fear being “wrong”. We believe there is ridicule or shame in being wrong, and that there is...
I Don’t Know, and That’s OK

I Don’t Know, and That’s OK

I Don’t Know, and That’s OK Some people are afraid of it.Some people are unaware of it.Some people are unwilling to admit it. Some people are offended by it.Some people are angered by it.Some people are unwilling to accept it.   There is a great power...
A Glorious Symphony of Destruction

A Glorious Symphony of Destruction

A Glorious Symphony of Destruction What a magnificent word:  SYMPHONYMost people think of symphony as an elaborate musical composition, engaging a variety of instruments to create a beautiful blend of sound and emotion.  It can be so powerful as to transport us,...