Category Archives: Soapbox

My irregular posting of reasoned, broad comments on collegiate, epicurean, sartorial or ideological topics.

not okay

This is not okay. Having lived in Japan for the last year, I now quickly tire silly of the American/Canadian slobbering over Japanese versions of American staples. I get the first hand experience of seeing “Japan doing American [fashion] better…,” … Continue reading

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A return to the glory days (of food)

Historically, Georgia has a long heritage of agriculture, ranging from cash crops to produce and livestock. Unfortunately, the past century, and more disappointing the last few decades, Georgia has managed to become over taken with farm subsidies (which are not … Continue reading

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Support students can really get behind

So, reading again on Cool Hunting, I came across The 3/50 Project. It is not maybe the most important cause to get behind for many readers, but it is an issue that is universally personal. We all could help keep … Continue reading

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the fundamental flaw of all explanatory endeavors

“When most investigators [have]… a common cultural perspective or ideological position, the effect may be to retard or to corrupt the search for scientific knowledge by collectively blinding them to alternative conceptions.” -J.T. Spence, 1985 Let us all have the … Continue reading

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Moon-day, Fire-day

Here is Monday’s and Tuesday’s attire. As always, no classes on Monday, therefore relaxed, casual clothes. However for Tuesday, this week I am trying out casual attire all week. This may not sound different, but I am sure that there … Continue reading

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For the sake of community

Community, at any level, is bound to produce dissent, agreement, and conflict. These are natural, necessary conditions for the continued sustainability and growth of that community. But to fully take advantage of differing opinions and dissatisfaction, communities must actively participate … Continue reading

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