Racism from Another Lens

As an English speaking white male married into a Mexican-American family, I’ve got a lifetime of experiencing racism and sexism from the lenses of people thinking I held the same broken views of people and the world. First hand, I’ve seen the hate and bias, learned to take action to stop the behavior, where possible. It shocks me today, as …

We are more alike, my friends, than we are unalike.

After several days of being close and watching peaceful demonstrations and protesting, and rioting, looting, and violence, I feel compelled to share what I hope is evident in my daily actions. I’m a fan of all people, cultures, and experiences. My biases are toward assholes and unkind people; justice seems obvious until the wheels fall off processes that don’t fairly …

Not Today Covid-19

I’ve traveled for the last 15 years in the US and UK for work and leisure. Over the previous five years, I travel weekly at times for months; this frequency evolved by travel and cleaning protocols wherever that might find me. I’ve slacked off the higher incidence of cleaning, although I continuously wash my hands, carry appropriate alcohol-sanitizer, and am …