Turning Over Tables at One Tree Hill

Turning Over Tables at One Tree Hill

One Tree Hill is visible from almost any vantage point in Auckland, New Zealand. It was formed 67,000 years ago from the last eruption of three volcanic craters, which are still visible. Despite its name, there is no tree on the mountain’s summit. This presents what I...
How To Make Morally-Based Political Decisions

How To Make Morally-Based Political Decisions

Much of the current political conversation seems crude, hostile and immoral. Yet our country’s founders stressed that a virtuous, educated and moral citizenry is critical for the functioning of our Democratic Republic.  Thomas Jefferson said: “…no government can...
Medical Aid in Dying

Medical Aid in Dying

The New Hampshire House of Representatives narrowly approved House Bill 1283 in a 179 to 176 vote last month. The bill, if approved by the Senate and signed by the governor, would establish a legal process for state residents to acquire lethal doses of medication to...
X-Men ‘97 and The Paradox of Tolerance

X-Men ‘97 and The Paradox of Tolerance

In preparation for the debut of “X-Men ‘97,” a reboot of the 1990s animated show, I rewatched some cherished old episodes.  In a futile attempt to interest my wife in joining in, I found an episode with a character who always stuck with me: Apocalypse. The 90s show...