May 25, 2026
Ideal Glide Speed
A reflection on giving up flight training, the shock of midlife, and how to land when life gets big. The ideal glide speed is a life lesson.
Articles for tag: desire, fear-and-emotion, love, psychoanalysis
April 16, 2026
Stealing the Film: On Bud’s THREE DIFFERENT NAMES
A close reading of Bud the cat in Darren Aronofsky's Caught Stealing, through T.S. Eliot, Derrida, and the Jellicle Ball revival — on what it means to follow after an animal's (ineffable) name.
November 6, 2025
The Anti-Homoness of Straight Hipster Politics: On Homo Family Values and the Question of Political Change
Hipster irony is just more of the same: straight (male) resentment and self-righteousness masquerading as progressive politics.
October 11, 2025
Speaking of Unity
This sermon reflects on love and unity amid conflict, providing insights on managing anger and nurturing connections.
What is life due?
Collective life requires us to pay attention. Yet, we seem to "know" that life is not always worth its due. Traction feels good.
Does the resurrection of the dead make sense?
The resurrection makes sense as an expression of sentient animal desire for uninterrupted thriving.
On (the Reign of) Insignificant Speech
Thomas Hobbes is rolling over in his grave. Today, insignificant speech--a train of meaningless words--reigns supreme. And we enjoy it. Why?
In Praise of the Superficial
Getting or going deep may make you a fascist. White Lotus (Season 3) encourages us to celebrate and enjoy superficial pleasures.
March 24, 2025
What is a “cute Asian girl”? On Desire & Love in Real Life
Sam Rockwell’s monologue on White Lotus: Season 3 (E6), wherein he plays a mercenary named Frank, is a beautiful, surprising, and captivating moment. Why? What is it about? Love.
March 5, 2025
Ash Wednesday & the Animal Body
This reflection on Ash Wednesday juxtaposes the solemnity of receiving ashes with the harsh realities of animal death and decay, evoked by images of animal bodies. It challenges the readers to confront their animal vulnerability. It concludes with a recommended practice that contemplates Carolee Schneemann's Meat Joy.
