occasional posts by risa aratyr
I want to talk about honor. It’s a common word, right? We don’t need to consult the dictionary; we all know what it means. It means a good name, a sound reputation. Public esteem. Personal worth that garners recognition and fame. It’s evidence of distinction — an exalted title, a badge of merit, a … Read more The Moral Conscience of the Great
About a week ago, a friend sent me a “health-alert” type email about plastics and cancer. There was a “pop” quality to the message’s polished format, slick graphics and blanket-statement style delivery. It was the sort of email I generally ignore, but this one hit home. So, I didn’t ignore it. I forwarded it. … Read more Common Knowledge
Risa’s celebrating Samhain this week. Back 11/16. Happy New Year
I alluded to the election in last night’s post, but this one’s too important, and voter fraud is too rampant for subtlety. So, here’s my special, once-only, off-day blog with info I hope you’ll pass on. Vigilance is the key. If you live in a “swing state,” and you’ve already voted, go to … Read more The Eve of Election
On New Year’s Eve, 999 A.D., it was widely believed that the world would end the next morning. Arguably, it did, with the adoption of Christianity in Scandinavia and Hungary and the invention of gunpowder in China. But the drastic change most dreaded and others perhaps hoped the year 1000 would bring — the … Read more All Hallow’s