Is Hope an Obstacle or a Tool?
I’m traveling North to Maine by train. There’s something about heading to new destinations that fills me with energy and excitement. The possibility of unknown sights and novel experiences sharpens my senses and everything takes on a brighter sheen. On the tracks, Massachusetts fades behind and the great behemoth that is Maine lies ahead. There’s a sense … Continue reading
Our Words Are Our Weapons
A brilliant writer and nuanced social commentator, Rebecca Solnit captures many of the issues at the heart of the now, sadly, banal replies we often take in the wake of tragic acts of violence. She calls into question how easily we seek comfort in othering those who commit atrocities, seeking to absolve the larger cultural … Continue reading
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