This is the first in a series of posts about an n of 1 experiment. I will attempt to educate my son according to the strictures of a special education guide published in 1866. At a ceremony celebrating the commencement… Continue Reading
This past Saturday, the Better Half and I traveled into Boston for an errand that required a trip to the city. As we wended our way toward our destination, I looked at the passing crowds and noted their colorful attire… Continue Reading
Back in February, I guided Oscar-watching neophyte Kazzy on his maiden voyage through the Oscars. This past Thursday it was my turn, as he helped me make sense of Game 1 of the NBA finals. If you’re curious to see… Continue Reading
For those who inexplicably did not read my last post on the topic, Colin McGinn is a relatively bigwig philosopher who resigned from University of Miami rather than face an investigation into sexually suggestive emails sent to a female graduate… Continue Reading
I just made a big life decision on the side of risk rather than safety. And I’m worried. The chances for anyone getting a tenure track job in philosophy are really small. No one knows for sure, but most people… Continue Reading
The philosophy world was recently shook by a sub-scandal involving Colin McGinn, a famous philosopher (which means about 2000 people worldwide know who he is). The one book he wrote in one of my areas of expertise, the philosophy of film,… Continue Reading
Yesterday the family took a trip to Target for various household necessities. I do not know if all Target stores are laid out in the same way, but whoever was responsible for this Target’s lay-out was a wily soul. For… Continue Reading
[Please be advised that this week’s STQ involves descriptions of graphic violence depicted in a popular television show. If descriptions of graphic violence aren’t your cuppa (and who can blame you?), it may be best to skip this week’s installment.]… Continue Reading
What the hell… it’s been a while since I’ve done a purely medical post. So, several years ago there was an episode of “Six Feet Under” in which Lisa (Lili Taylor) yells at Ruth (Frances Conroy) for feeding her baby… Continue Reading