Mark Twain was quoted as saying, “There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies, and statistics.” In today’s world of social media, these words are truer than ever. In the wake of the assassination of Charlie Kirk, people took to social media to start spinning their narrative, because we have long since lost actualContinue reading “Lies, Damned Lies, and Statistics”
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WHAT IS A SCHOOL SHOOTING?
In the aftermath of the school shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis on August 27, I came across a random post on LinkedIn in which the author said, “I guess school shootings are routine now.” I responded that they were not, based on the evidence posted below. I was doing a quick search ofContinue reading “WHAT IS A SCHOOL SHOOTING?”
Wrong Again: Or How I Learned to Love my Family Roots
The author reflects on their life and identity after receiving surprising ancestry DNA results, revealing 64% English, 27% Scottish, and 3% Irish heritage, but no Welsh blood. Despite this, their emotional connection to Wales remains strong. They explore family history, tracing Scottish and American roots while emphasizing the importance of family and learning from mistakes.
Meditations of a Bald, Fat Guy 