Inoculations

“How tremendous the spiritual change that it brings…what wastes and deserts of the soul a slight attack of influenza brings to light…what ancient and obdurate oaks are uprooted in us in the act of sickness, how we go down into the pit of death and feel the...

Curiosity

“The question for agnosticism is, Who turned on the lights? The question for faith is, Whatever for?” Annie Dillard By Dr. Jim Ferguson Humans are creatures of habit, though some more so than others. I’ve known people who are inflexible or can deal with only one issue...

Twenty Twenty

“At his best, man is the noblest of animals. Separated from law and justice, he is the worst.” Aristotle By Dr. Jim Ferguson I realize this is November, but I am done with 2020. It’s been a tough year for everyone. I wish I could tell you that it’s going to be over...

Wolves

By Dr. Jim Ferguson   “It is enough that people know there was an election. The people who cast votes decide nothing. The people who count the votes decide everything.” Joseph Stalin I cannot accept a president elected by deceit. More than 72 million Americans...

The Darkest Hours

By Dr. Jim Ferguson “Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our...

Seeing

“Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy; its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery.” Winston Churchill By Dr. Jim Ferguson Each spring I welcome the special color of green suffused with a hint of yellow (read...