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…4 min read·Feb 25, 2024----
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…6 min read·May 22, 2022--1--1
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.”10 min read·Mar 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…13 min read·Feb 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…4 min read·Feb 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…5 min read·Jan 13, 2021--1--1
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…4 min read·Jul 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…7 min read·Jun 25, 2020--1--1
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…4 min read·Jun 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…6 min read·May 15, 2020----