Gathering and discussing our concerns feels therapeutic. We’ve found pride in assembling for demonstrations to be counted among the dissenters. Ultimately, however, grousing and marching with clever signs leaves us unsatisfied, wondering what we’ve accomplished. open.substack.com/pub/corridor...

Timothy Snyder writes, “Power wants your body softening in your chair and your emotions dissipating on the screen. Get outside. Put your body in unfamiliar places with unfamiliar people. Make new friends and march with them.”

I've been writing a resistance journal called Corridor Rabbit. When the fascist politics starts to get to you, take time to enjoy some "personal sovereignty."

Just because someone seems sincere doesn't mean what they say is true. The first entry into the Unknowable Truth glossary: open.substack.com/pub/unknowab...

Song of the day: Will You Return by The Avett Brothers. A portion of this song was used as the theme for the PBS show A Chef’s Life. The verse “I wish you’d see yourself as beautiful as I see you” gives me chills every time I hear it.
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I got a few copies of my favorite book on writing by my favorite non-fiction writer. These will be gifts, and I'll be writing an article inspired by John McPhee's writing process soon.

You can reduce stress and alleviate anxiety by making your life more like a labyrinth than a maze.

Sometimes, we all try to ignore facts that dispute our long-held beliefs. The Surprising Allure of Ignorance www.nytimes.com/2024/12/02/o...

If your goal is to build a complete puzzle, every piece is the most important piece.

The article suggests that becoming a “thoughtful creator” will make you a more interesting curator of information and free you from the algorithms. open.substack.com/pub/adamsing...

I see faces in ordinary objects. It's a reminder that I see the world differently than it really is.

This essay has me thinking about information as food and how I manage my "information diet." How much of the information you consume is nutritious? How much is empty calories? open.substack.com/pub/gurwinde...

Working to get better at something is one way to get closer to The Unknowable Truth.

It is fruitless to argue facts against someone's beliefs born from personal experience. Instead of debating, ask them to share what in their experience information their opinion. Maybe they'll invite you to share your story as well.

A lovely day for a walk. November in Florida.

I think the only thing people truly believe is their own experience. If you are in pursuit of The Unknowable Truth, it is important to open yourself to meaningful experiences.