Wasted Time and Death Anxiety
A relative called me a few weeks ago and asked, “is now a good time to talk?” I glanced sidelong at the ever-growing “to do” list on my laptop. “Sure,” I replied, “I think I can make a few minutes!” [...]
Fear, Public Safety, and Paris
It’s hard to watch the news without feeling hopeless. Before Jon Stewart left the helm, I was a regular viewer of The Daily Show. Sometimes I would let several accrue on my DVR and sit down for a binge watch, [...]