Irksome Protocol

I have been trying to figure out a particular public protocol of late and I can not wrap my head around this one. It concerns telephone calls. You remember that old method of communicating that doesn’t involve Twitter or Facebook.

Afternoons in Dystopia

To make sure everyone’s on the same page, Dictionary.com defines dystopia as “an imagined state or society in which there is great suffering or injustice, typically one that is totalitarian or post-apocalyptic.” I would like to upgrade that definition. I don’t think it’s an imagined state. I think we’re there.

The Baby Driver of VOIP They’re Not

Your Social Security Number can NOT be suspended. That’s a scam that people have tried to pull on my family lately. Here’s how to avoid it and let’s go ahead and name the name of the big accomplice.

Do Unto Others. No, seriously! Do Unto Others!

I produce called “The Wytching Hour.” The subject of the show? Modern Paganism. I think it’s a very interesting show. I’m just the engineer on it, really. I do none of the programming or subjects and I find it fascinating. Unfortunately, there are people who get weirded out by the subject and wonder why I’m not doing a Christian show. There’s where the issues begin.

Zen and the Lost Art of Customer Service

Remember, in the days before the internet, when there was this thing called customer service?

What happened to that?

WORSHIP

Isn’t prayer really just taking “god’s” name in vain? If nothing else, you seem to be trying to annoy an all-powerful being with your petty concerns. Is that really a good idea?

So many questions…

Do you have questions about sexuality and gender roles in today’s society? Good! Me too! Let’s talk about that a bit.

Colorism: Just as Stupid As It Sounds

Here’s a term you’ve probably not heard that much, but you have heard the misnamed version of what it is: colorism. If you don’t know what that is, think “racism” but a bit more accurate.

What’s In A Name? (Sports Edition)

The idea of the team name is to strike fear into the heart of your opponent, right? So, why do so many teams get this wrong?

Symbolism (Are You Sure…?)

I have no problem with you wanting to be religious, but here’s one (or more) of a myriad of reasons why I’m not. Sorry if I screw up your religion at the same time.