Letter to the Future. VIII - The Privelage of Surprise

30 July 2010 The Privelage of Surprise To Future, I sincerely hope that none of the fulcrums in time between you and I is the terroristic destruction of a U.S. city. I write to you, this July morning, knowing a few things. First, I know that there is much deluded hatred in the world and that no matter the weight of America's most embarrassing representatives - from Scott Lively to Sarah Palin to Glenn Beck

Letter to the Future. VII - Life Outside the Clouds

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Thursday 3 June 2010

Life Outside the Clouds

To Future,
I'm curious to know which clouds of euphoria, generated in my world, have persisted into yours. On my mind today, and my screen, is a man by the name of Bradlee Dean. His organization, You Can Run But You Cannot Hide International, has made a name for itself touring U.S. high schools, talking to kids about the pitfalls of an increasingly lawless nation.

Letter to the Future. VI - Your Closest Treasures

Wednesday 4 April 2010 Your Closest Treasures To Future, Stop right here. Close your eyes. What is around you? Why is it around you and how does the why matter? Today, future, I offer no anecdotes about political turbulence or national happenings. Those matters, in these moments, are petty things. This will likely be a short note, and as you read it I'd like to offer you a rare suggestion.