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
Over at the main page, Tod asks: If we were to make a list of the top three most evil events in the history of mankind, what event(s) do you feel certain should make that list? I will admit that… Continue Reading
For the past few weeks, I have passed a light-up sign on my way to work. It stands at the turn toward the highway, having been placed there to give information to travelers about to head onto the interstate. Its… Continue Reading
Friends in the LGBT equality movement, let’s take a minute to right-size our perspective, shall we? We have made tremendous strides in the past few years. It’s gotten to the point that three states legalizing marriage equality in the past… Continue Reading
So you all know I love awards shows, right? That’s pretty well established by now? As much as I’ve bloviated about the Oscars, however, it’s the Tony Awards to which I have an actual, real-life personal connection. When I first… Continue Reading