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The Day After Election Day

During the fortnight back in January 2021 between seeing our Capitol overrun by fellow Americans and the inauguration of our 46th…

Nov 5, 2024

The Day After Election Day

Nov 5, 2024

A Visit to South Carolina, 2024

Jul 21, 2024

A Visit to South Carolina, 2024

Jul 21, 2024

On America’s 248th Birthday

Jul 4, 2024

On America’s 248th Birthday

Jul 4, 2024

A Commencement Speech for Parents of the Class of 2024

I do a podcast, American Tributaries (which you can find on YouTube, Apple and Spotify, among other places), and each conversation ends…

Jun 21, 2024

A Commencement Speech for Parents of the Class of 2024

Jun 21, 2024

Little Acts of Courage

Apr 26, 2024

Little Acts of Courage

Apr 26, 2024

The Origin Story of American Tributaries

Jan 3, 2024

The Origin Story of American Tributaries

Jan 3, 2024

A Veteran’s Thoughts on Modern America

Nov 12, 2023

A Veteran’s Thoughts on Modern America

Nov 12, 2023

Division by Political Text Message

Jun 30, 2023

Division by Political Text Message

Jun 30, 2023

To the Elementary School Class of 2023

Jun 23, 2023

To the Elementary School Class of 2023

Jun 23, 2023

The False Glitter of Democracy

“No one pretends that democracy is perfect or all-wise. Indeed it has been said that democracy is the worst form of Government except for…

Apr 28, 2023

The False Glitter of Democracy

Apr 28, 2023

There’s Beauty in the World

I resumed running this week after a brief…er, 15+ year…hiatus.

Apr 19, 2023

There’s Beauty in the World

Apr 19, 2023

Podcast Five-O

I released the fiftieth episode of my podcast, American Tributaries, last week. I started the podcast, as I say at the beginning of every…

Mar 28, 2023

Podcast Five-O

Mar 28, 2023

Close Out that Wine App

One of the most nettlesome experiences for a reputable wine retailer is the customer who walks into their shop, immediately looks down at…

Mar 20, 2023

Close Out that Wine App

Mar 20, 2023

Band-Aiding Higher Education

I’m tired of our collective rush for band-aid solutions.

Mar 3, 2023

Band-Aiding Higher Education

Mar 3, 2023

The Post-Enlightenment Age

I recently started reading “American Schism” by Seth David Radwell. The overall premise seems to be that to understand the current rancor…

Feb 8, 2023

The Post-Enlightenment Age

Feb 8, 2023

Rubbernecked into “Polarization”

American citizens have been rubbernecked into a perceived state of polarization by a multitude of conflict entrepreneurs who we each have…

Oct 27, 2022

Rubbernecked into “Polarization”

Oct 27, 2022

I Love America

I love America. I really do. I just want to be upfront.

Sep 2, 2022

I Love America

Sep 2, 2022

Choosing to Love Our Country

I was struck by some simple words in a recent Daily Stoic podcast, hosted by Ryan Holiday. Guest Justin Baldoni shared that his parents’…

Jul 1, 2022

Choosing to Love Our Country

Jul 1, 2022

An Improbable Dinner

In April 2022, we were in Simpsonville, South Carolina, having the most improbable of dinners. And, yet, it was utterly remarkable…in how…

Jun 14, 2022

An Improbable Dinner

Jun 14, 2022

Our Democracy

This evening my son wanted to play a game with one of the balloons left over from a recent birthday party. “Let’s see who can win!” he…

May 25, 2022

Our Democracy

May 25, 2022

A More Perfect Union

A More Perfect Union

Wine Merchant. Former corporate lawyer. Former Naval officer. Current husband & father of 3. Brooklyn since 00. Our nation’s ideals are worth fighting for.

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