We didn't give my daughter a middle name, because we couldn't think of a good reason to do so.When explaining this to people, we actually heard the argument, "But, what will she fill in the blanks for 'middle name' on government documents?"Yeah, that's not a good enough reason for me.I...

I sat in the waiting room for 45 minutes today - and didn't mind too much.After all, the doctor I was waiting for is one of the nation's leading pediatric urologists - and I value his opinion tremendously, because I love my daughter. There's no real alternative, so I was...

I like to think of myself as a man of reasonable faith. And I simply don't know what to do about this Tim Tebow thing.The odds are simply unbelievable. 6 completely crazy come from behind wins in the past 7 games, deep in the 4th quarter, from a guy most professional...

Agreeing to disagree means that both sides are ok with the other person leaving the conversation a moron.As a perpetual student of the enlightenment, I find this unacceptable.Either I'm wrong, and if so, I truly desire to be convinced otherwise.Or you're wrong, and I need to find the right logic...

This morning, I drove to work down a 2-way street. I was in one lane, going 50 mph. You were coming in the opposite direction, going 50 mph.At any second, if you chose to, you could have instantly ended me. With a slight turn of the wheel.Yet, I am not afraid of...

I am forever grateful to the readers and contributors of this critical-thought community.Because when you think about it, anyone who blogs is completely arrogant. After all, here's the rough thought process one must take before deciding to blog."Not only are my personal thoughts interesting enough for me to want to privately...

Vernon Smith, Nobel-Prize Winning Economist, on economist Irving Fisher; December 2011 issue of Reason Magazine"Fisher was a very clear writer. I remember a student once asked Leontief in class why there was no school of economics built around Fisher. And Leontief said: Well, it's because he wrote so clearly - everyone...

With my wife's new Kia Soul came a complimentary 3-month trial to Sirius radio.I was really excited. Planned on falling in love with it.No longer would I be limited to the personal tastes of my local radio stations. In this world of limitless channels, I would finally be able to...

This weekend, my wife and I heard a tragic story about a local home health therapist that has left me wrecked.A home health therapist is a physical therapist who travels to people's homes for their therapy sessions, when it would be difficult for the patient to get to the clinic...

One week into my new Kindle Fire, I thought I'd give a hasty review - in case it influences any of you looking to grab a tablet on Black Friday.PRIMARY REASON FOR PURCHASE:I bought (rationalized) the Kindle Fire for the interactive books. Specifically, the trailer for Alice in Wonderland won...