Freedom Fridays, Lesson 18: Be Calm When the Unthinkable Arrives
This week in Freedom Fridays, we look at what I believe is the most pivotal, climactic tool in the playbook of those who would establish a tyranny.
Justice Fair, in Equal Measure: A Blessed Mabon to Us All
Blessed Equinox! May you reap sweet abundance and goodness of every kind. May you and your loved ones stay safe, protect one another, and thrive.
Freedom Fridays: Lesson 17 – Listen for Dangerous Words
This week, we look at trigger words common to tyranny. Because those who insist liberty is the trade-off for safety usually intend to deny you both.
Freedom Fridays, Lesson 16: Learn from Peers in Other Countries
It’s time for us to shrug off the myth of America’s magical superiority, and long past time to learn from international and historic context.
Freedom Fridays Will Be Back in 2 Weeks
“People will believe a big lie sooner than a little one; and if you repeat it frequently enough people will sooner or later believe it.”
Freedom Fridays – Lesson 15: Contribute to Good Causes
Reinforcing the mechanics of micro-democracy within an organization, we deepen the normalcy of mutual collaboration, and become stronger for it.
Freedom Fridays – Lesson 14: Establish a Private Life
In Lesson 14, Dr. Timothy Snyder warns that we must protect our private lives. “Tyrants seek the hook on which to hang you. Try not to have hooks.”
Freedom Fridays: Lesson 13 – Practice Corporeal Politics
“Power wants your body softening in your chair and your emotions dissipating on the screen.” Join me for Freedom Fridays, Lesson 13, and resist.
A Blessed Lughnasadh to All
There is so much I could say about this bountiful, ancient festival time. And for years, I have. But I think this poem is the finest distillation.
Freedom Fridays Resumes: Lesson 12 – Make Eye Contact and Small Talk
As magical and spiritual people, a solid grounding in current events is vital. Thus, I’m resuming my series based on Timothy Snyder’s “On Tyranny.”