In praise of Tea

In praise of Tea

This week, I want to step back from politics and such, and write about simpler things, namely hiking and tea. Most days, even as I work and write, I spend a considerable amount of time thinking (and yes, even daydreaming) about hiking. Time in quiet, green spaces,...
Does Dr. Peterson’s Faith Matter?

Does Dr. Peterson’s Faith Matter?

In a soon-to-be-published piece at The Steam, I reflect on my recent experience at a Dr. Jordan Peterson lecture in St. Loius, Missouri. Among the many questions I had after the lecture (I like experiences that leave me with more questions than answers) was whether or...
More than a nation can bear

More than a nation can bear

At this year’s Super Bowl (LVIII), groups like the NAACP have successfully convinced the NFL to allow the singing of two national anthems: the National Anthem and the hymn Lift Every Voice and Sing, calling it the ‘Black national anthem.’ Groups like the NAACP...