The private horror of gun violence. Defending the ACA on TV. The very public funeral of Muhammad Ali. Hanging out with weirdos at an Ohio early voting center. A close encounter of the MAGA kind. Confronting Mitch McConnell.

A brief but vivid childhood memory.

The death of JFK Jr. as a metaphor for the dangers of technology. The twin enemies of democracy - Apathy and ignorance.

A daydream about meeting the titans of tech and convincing them to help save democracy. Witnessing the struggle for freedom in Ukraine. Plato’s several images.

Yet another Mark Twain metaphor. A review of the people, places, and things that appeared in the book. An invitation to indulge in some Canadian cuisine.