Ralph Ellison’s question in Invisible Man cuts straight to the human soul: “What was all this obsession with enemies anyway?” It is a question as urgent today as when he wrote it. We live in a world that constantly demands we take a side—that we remain vigilant, watching for the next threat, the next adversary,…
Morning Humor
One of my favorite phrases has always been “plug away.” Officially, it means to persist through effort—to keep putting one foot in front of the other. But whenever I hear it, I immediately picture the classic cartoon Pluggers, with its affectionate nod to the down-to-earth people who quietly keep the world spinning. Back when my…
Gratitude
Life has a funny way of throwing us a curveball right when we think we’ve got our stance figured out. Nobody knows that better than Michael J. Fox. Through his foundation, he’s been a beacon of light for folks navigating Parkinson’s disease, but even the strongest light can flicker. In his memoir, No Time Like…
Outrageous
I’m reading a book that asks me to write down one outrageous goal. I don’t know the punchline yet—what I’m actually supposed to do with it—but the prompt itself got me thinking. Not just about my own choice, but about the word outrageous. It’s a chameleon of a word. What’s wild to me might be…
Fandom
Suzy’s doctor was hoarse this morning. He apologized, explaining it wasn’t a medical issue—just “sports related.” We were a little puzzled at first, but when we asked again, he confessed he’d spent the weekend watching his favorite team lose to Texas. I told him he finally knew what it was like to be a Razorback…