Tony DavisThe Icarus of Our Time: The Downfall of Donald Trump’s Hubristic FlightIn the annals of Greek mythology, Icarus’s tale is a poignant warning against the peril of overreaching ambition. Entrusted with wings…Feb 25Feb 25
Tony DavisLife, Liberty, the Pursuit of Happiness, and the Myth of American Exceptionalism“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable…May 22, 20221May 22, 20221
Tony DavisDreams of Flight and Teachable Moments“Hope lies in dreams, in imagination, and in the courage of those who dare to make dreams into reality.”Mar 10, 2021Mar 10, 2021
Tony DavisThe Kindness of StrangersIn an undergraduate sociology class, I was once told that altruism — the idea that selfless kindness has an intrinsic value — doesn’t…Feb 3, 2021Feb 3, 2021
Tony DavisDe Donde Eres (Where Are You From) — On Being a Global CitizenI was studying Spanish this morning before work. While practicing “¿De donde eres?”, or “Where are you from?”, I was reminded of the…Feb 2, 2021Feb 2, 2021
Tony DavisIcarus — The Man Who Flew Too Close to the Sun and the Downfall of TrumpRecall the cautionary tale from Greek mythology about Icarus and Daedalus. After being imprisoned on Crete by King Minos, Daedalus…Jan 13, 20211Jan 13, 20211
Tony Davis2020 Alone Shows Trump is Worst President EverBottom line up front, if you are still a Trump supporter, you have motivations that escape me. If you didn’t like Obama or thought Clinton…Jul 11, 2020Jul 11, 2020
Tony DavisLiving With Yoda (the Cat)“On the other hand, a cat’s love is like that of an aging, jaded, crack-addicted prostitute. It’s there for you when the cat needs it…Jun 25, 20201Jun 25, 20201
Tony DavisAn Atheist’s Morning Rant About (Some) AtheistsA few years back, I saw an interesting talk by astronomer Phil Plait about not being a dick when dealing with people of differing opinions…Jun 5, 2020Jun 5, 2020
Tony DavisPetra — A Drive By of The Rose CityMilitary recruiters sometimes use a concept called TEAMS to understand individual motivations for joining the service. TEAMS is an acronym…May 15, 2020May 15, 2020