Category: Outta My Mind
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The Profitability of Outrage
We are a nation of incredible prosperity, yet across all ages and communities, too many of us feel unheard, isolated, and angry. This anger is no accident. It is manufactured, cultivated, and sold back to us.
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8 Powerful Ways Ordinary Citizens Can Make a Difference When One Party Holds All the Power
When one party controls the presidency, Supreme Court, and both houses of Congress, it can create a challenging environment for those who feel their views are underrepresented. Here are some effective strategies for meaningful action.
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Keep Doing Good Things
Keep doing good things and expect nothing in return. Kindness is always a counterbalance to evil. And joy inevitably finds its way into the hearts of the faithful servant.
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Editorial
Here’s an editorial from W. Scott Westerman, III, president and general manager of my own life:
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The Piano Tuner
John Teachout tuned our family piano when I was a kid. He was blinded in World War II but had clearer vision then many sighted people.
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6 AI Tools You Can Use to Fight Disinformation
Everywhere you turn, people are worried about fake news. But the scale of the problem is mind-blowing. With almost 4 billion of us online, the potential for lies and misinformation to spread is basically unlimited. A groundbreaking study revealed that fake news spreads FASTER and reaches MORE people than the truth! It’s a massive challenge,…
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The Disinformation Game: How It Works and What You Can Do
Disinformation is rampant. It’s our enemies’ most powerful covert weapon because it’s so hard to spot. Want some tips on how to avoid fake news? Here are a few:
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Why Most Podcasts Suck
First off, please forgive the strongly worded headline. Once in awhile, I feel compelled to be uncomfortably direct. This is one of those times.It was a particularly lengthy drive to Chicago this weekend. Road construction along the I-94 corridor alerted my Waze to reroute us via the Indiana Toll Road. So I had lots of time…
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Why Raluca State is wrong about date night.
One of my friends sent me this blog post from Raluca State. She belittles the idea of Date Night, saying that maintaining a relationship is a daily thing.I agree with that last part, the challenge of living with an ever evolving individual is immense. But she’s wrong when she states that “the pressure that comes…
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What I Believe
Nothing like talking about religion to stir people up. When we lived in the south, it seemed like one question that was on everybody’s list was, “have you found a church home?” If we said, “no”, the inundation of proselytization began. One of my most vivid Florida memories was a visit from some local Presbyterians. We…