“Miscellany” Archives

Does our confidence in the Lord’s promises have the unintended side-effect of communicating callousness, disaffection, and ambivalence to those around us who don’t believe?

Mike Daisey taught us that the pursuit of the truth can never excuse all sins.

It’s a simple enough question, and yet one that many have no doubt asked throughout the years.

Zero tolerance policies may have been created in the pursuit of justice and safety, but they have proven themselves to be anything but.

Academic freedom — the freedom to propose, pursue, and research dangerous ideas — is not something to be feared.

Notice how quickly pain, sadness, and suffering are shared and communicated on our blogs, Facebook feeds, and Twitter streams.

What’s often lost in our desire for a better, safer world is compassion, empathy, and a shared sense of grief.

This 850-acre prairie grassland preserve is located just outside of Lincoln, and with its gorgeous …

As a military aviation buff, I could spend hours here. IIRC, you could climb into some of the plane…

One of our favorite Omaha museums. The train exhibits are endlessly fascinating (and make me want t…

There’s a reason why this is considered one of the world’s best zoos. Highlights include the aquari…

Each one of Japan’s train stations has its own unique — and charming — jingle.

When I joked back in 2019 that we’re now living in the world of Blade Runner, this isn’t quite what I meant.

Our plane of existence is doomed.

There’s no pandemic in this kitchen. Just the promise of perfect pizza.

There are centuries-old systems in this country that have lead to tragedies like George Floyd’s death.

During times of fear and stress, like a global pandemic, conspiracy theories offer a false sense of agency and control.

It’s almost like trusting American corporations to do what’s morally right when there’s a lot of money at stake is a bad idea.