A Few Content and Format Tweaks

I've made a few changes to this blog that I hope you'll find useful. First, I've added my Twitter feed to the sidebar on every page, providing you with the opportunity to read the news and opinion pieces I regularly post on Twitter, even if you don't follow me there - and even if you …

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20/80 … A Twenty-Song Playlist to Celebrate Bob Dylan’s 80th Birthday

On Monday, May 24th, Bob Dylan will turn 80 years old. As a way of wishing him well, celebrating his birthday, and thanking him for nearly six decades of unforgettable music, I've put together this playlist of twenty songs of his that I never tire of hearing. I hope that you'll enjoy listening to this …

Selections (3)

A periodic roundup of selected political opinion and social commentary, reflecting the political values of liberalism and the ethical values of Buddhism. Vol 2, No 3 ……… February 1st, 2021 + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +  FEATURED SELECTION: In …

Selections (2)

A periodic roundup of selected political opinion and social commentary, reflecting the political values of liberalism and the ethical values of Buddhism. Vol 2, No 2 ……… January 18th, 2021 + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + FEATURED SELECTION: New …

Selections (1) … formerly “Current Comment”

A periodic roundup of selected political opinion and social commentary, reflecting the political values of liberalism and the ethical values of Buddhism. Vol 2, No 1 ……… January 2nd, 2021 + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + FEATURED SELECTION: New …

Current Comment #13

A weekly recap of worthwhile political opinion and social commentary. Vol 1, No 13 ……… December 12th, 2020 SCHEDULING NOTE ~ With this issue, Current Comment is taking a 3-week break for the year-end holidays. The next issue will be posted on January 2nd, 2021. THE WEEK JUST PASSED ~ Three separate news stories this week gave …

Current Comment #12

A weekly recap of worthwhile political opinion and social commentary. Vol 1, No 12 ……… December 5th, 2020 THE WEEK JUST PASSED ~ We held our collective breaths as the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic increased in strength, and at the same time we collectively breathed a little easier as the Biden transition team continued to …

Current Comment #11

A weekly recap of worthwhile political opinion and social commentary. Vol 1, No 11 ……… November 28th, 2020 THE WEEK JUST PASSED ~ With the official transition finally under way, President-elect Joe Biden began naming his cabinet nominees, while the second wave of coronavirus infections continued to soar. Yet, amid the swirl of these two fast-moving …

Current Comment #10

A weekly recap of worthwhile political opinion and social commentary. Vol 1, No 10 ……… November 21st, 2020 THE WEEK JUST PASSED ~ Another week of President-elect Biden continuing to be patient and presidential, and of the (hopefully) outgoing President Trump continuing to act puerile and pitifully. The world's leaders are increasingly more welcoming of Biden, while …

Current Comment #9

A weekly recap of worthwhile political opinion and social commentary. Vol 1, No 9 ……… November 14th, 2020 THE WEEK JUST PASSED ~ Joe Biden continues to act presidential, while Donald Trump continues to act puerile. No surprise on either count! + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + …