Wilderness Vagabonds archive (Latest news)

Plankton and People (Journal)

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:50:45 -0700

This is a response to ...

Are GMO Crops Causing Disease Epidemics? (Journal)

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:41:33 -0700

This...

Chemtrails and the Lizard Brain (Journal)

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:30:32 -0700

A conspiracy theory case study

The word chemtrail is short for "chemical contrails" and refers to a conspiracy theory that some combination of chemical and biological agents is being deliberately sprayed from airplanes, usually over populated areas. I first learned about this threat last summer when a friend told me about her deep fears for her children’s health. She explained that chemtrails could be any number of things, including a secret U.N. plot involving mind control or possibly even population control.

I...

My "Dear John" Letter to Wells Fargo (Journal)

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:19:28 -0700

Dear John Wells Fargo,

I...

My declarations (Journal)

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 11:04:10 -0700

We are the revolution taking place. We are responsible for the world in every...

On civil rights vs public goods (Journal)

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 18:17:48 -0700

Lately I've run across many characterizations of 'rights' as inclusive of food...

The Need for Enemies (Journal)

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 13:29:58 -0700

The wise learn many things from their enemies....

Birthday Wishes (Journal)

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 19:06:58 -0600

There are two things I want for my 43rd birthday that may not be realistic. The fact...

How Virgin Mobile Turned a Customer into an Enemy (Journal)

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 12:04:54 -0600

This spring when my Verizon contract expired I ported my number to Google Voice and tried taking...

A Libertine Takes Communion With Darkness (Journal)

Fri, 24 Dec 2010 07:48:12 -0700

My 42nd year here has been epic, and I'd be remiss if I didn't tip my fancy new hat...