Run Ricky Run

I just finished watching the documentary about Ricky Williams, “Run Ricky Run,” on ESPN.  At first the main reason I was interested was because I remember Ricky playing for Texas back in the day – being from Austin, of course I remember the names of our major players from the last few decades.  I am … Continue reading →

Guns, Violence, and a Revolutionary

So I finished reading this book called fist stick knife gun by Geoffrey Canada.  It was absolutely amazing.  I actually got to see Geoffrey Canada come speak at an Austin College event once, in March of 2007, I believe; it’s even cooler to recognize that opportunity now than it was at the time.  He’s the … Continue reading →

convergence

I found that essay that I wrote in college that I’ve referenced once or twice on here – the one about Octavio Paz.   Here are some of the quotes from him that are in the essay and that I just really love: – that is the paradox of our condition: our fundamental experiences are almost … Continue reading →

Martin Luther King, Jr – sweet!

So in my last post, I wrote about how frequently we are presented with a more deconstructionist view of the world than creationist views (and I don’t mean that in relation to how the world was created).  So, many people are looking for another “Way” to live their lives… but it’s hard to find a … Continue reading →