by design | Jan 5, 2026 | Columnist, Ferguson
It is impossible for a man to learn what he thinks he already knows. Epictetus By Dr. Jim Ferguson I don’t remember making New Year’s resolutions. Maybe my reminisces have just been lost in the metaphorical sands of time. After all, I don’t remember phone numbers like...
by design | Dec 29, 2025 | Columnist, Ferguson
By Dr. Jim Ferguson Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. Luke 2:10 I have been a stargazer all my adult life. Years ago, instead of a Red Ryder BB gun like Ralphie’s in the movie “A Christmas Story,” I asked Santa...
by design | Dec 22, 2025 | Columnist, Ferguson
Perfection is the enemy of good. Shakespeare By Dr. Jim Ferguson I decided to start this essay early because it’s best to write when you have an idea rather than just before an editorial deadline. But then the murders of Jews at Bondi Beach, students at Brown...
by design | Dec 15, 2025 | Columnist, Ferguson
By Dr. Jim Ferguson By the time you see this essay, it will almost be winter. According to the astronomical definition, winter begins with the winter solstice, which will be December 21 this year. This day will bring us the least daylight and the longest night of the...
by design | Dec 8, 2025 | Columnist, Ferguson
Not all Democrats are crazy, but the left that controls their party is. Congressman Jim Jordan By Dr. Jim Ferguson The title of this essay is only partly true. In 2006, blogger Jay Geiger combined the words “click” and “bait” as a portmanteau, creating the term...
by design | Dec 1, 2025 | Columnist, Ferguson
Sentient There is no keystroke for caring. Jim Ferguson By Dr. Jim Ferguson Have you heard it? Even if you don’t care for country music, the tune “Walk My Walk” by Breaking Rust is noteworthy. Although I pay little attention to music charts, the tune was #1 on...
