Asking Questions is Difficult

We're told to be questioning, to be the watchdogs, but be quiet—keep your head down and don't cause a stir. We're told to be curious, but don't go too far—knowing too much will push you over the brink. We're told to be hungry, to learn with voracity, but don't trust the masters—their authority gives them …

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Let Yourself Wander

Maybe it's the dilettante in me, but life is meant for wandering into the unknown, exploring the hidden niches you never expected to find. Perhaps I'm trying too hard to rationalize the dance of my life, flitting from subject to subject, diving into the miscellaneous on impulse. It's invigorating in its constant newness, but a …

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