“It’s not rape if Sean Connery does it.” You know, this a joke I’ve made before because it’s obvious in its sarcasm and references the classic “Marnie”. Aside from the fact that nobody in their right mind would actually need bondage to get down with Bond (I don’t even know any men who’d say no), the sardonic nature speaks to the cultural and entertainment-level condoning of violence in general –.. Read More
Cross cultural vanity
“Don’t take yourself too seriously – no one else is.” I heard this advice not long ago. And it’s true. Anyone I respect or admire is able to step back for a moment and relinquish any attachment to appearing above flaw, defect, or differences that might set us apart somehow. We all know in our hearts that error is natural. Sometimes we trip and fall. Sometimes we ruin Christmas. It’s.. Read More