An Open Letter to the Cape Gazette in Lewes, DE

Oct 29, 2021

To The Editor:

On the evening of October 25, several hundred people showed up for a medical freedom town hall, hosted by the Delaware Medical Freedom Alliance in a large-size ballroom at The Sands in Rehoboth Beach.

Covid Covid Bo Bovid, Banana Fana Fo Fovid, Fee Fie...

Oct 21, 2021

Dear family,

“People say, We just need better algorithms. But you can’t say, ‘We want to have a better form of constant incremental Manipulation of every person.’ The whole concept from the start is poison.” —Jaron Lanier

There are so many things that perplex me right now. We just spent the past two weeks having Covid, and now I am more confused than ever.

It would be lovely if vaccines could offer humanity an easy, straightforward way out of this mess, but they simply cannot - not these vaccines, and not in this culture, and not at this time.

Which Way From Here?

Oct 07, 2021

My candle burns at both ends; it will not last the night. But ah, my foes, and oh, my friends— It gives a lovely light! —- Edna St Vincent Millay

Dear Family,

I slipped into a little black hole during September. We had an extended Matilsky family reunion that lasted three weeks, which was both fabulous and fun for all young persons involved, and varying levels of extremely exhausting for their parents.

Due to a desire to not-sever family relationships, we collectively agreed to not-talk about Covid or politics during the time we were together.

More Effect Than Cause?

Sep 05, 2021

“When we try to pick out anything by itself, we find it hitched to everything else in the universe.“ — John Muir

Dear Family,

I spent this weekend on a project: setting up a small-time Prepper Stash. You might say that we transferred some of our savings account into Food Assets, specifically 160 pounds of rice, 50 pounds of rolled oats, 75 pounds of steel cut oats, 25 pounds each of chickpeas, black turtle and pinto beans, 50 pounds of red beans, and 25 pounds of brown rice flour.

Got Conspiracy?

Sep 02, 2021

Dear Family,

I really appreciate YOU. I woke up this morning and found that all sorts of humor and wisdom had landed in my inbox, and it is much easier to laugh at Crazy when others do, too!

Some Ways to Go On

Aug 31, 2021

Dear Family,

Lately I am doing very good/bad. I continue to live a privileged life, with a wonderful husband and five sweet, growing children who gradually increase in health and cuteness and skills every day. We have good food to eat, a gorgeous house to live in. It’s hard to complain! Especially because it’s so much worse for so many people - my gripes with the insanity in the world should be kept to myself, shouldn’t they?

Maybe.

n/a

With All Due Respect, These Are Crazy Ways to Manage a Pandemic

May 08, 2021

Since I’m a homeschooling parent, many people have helpfully “checked in” over the years with advice: I must not to be overprotective, and should ensure that my children have many experiences out in the world! It’s a terrible idea to plug my kids into video games or devices in an effort to keep them indoors and “safe” - kids must interact with others, especially peers! They need physical activity! They must learn to take risks in order to fly! They need to learn from many teachers! Hovering over my children, I have been told, can lead to psychological harm and all sorts of other maladies.

Making Covid Choices: Can Our Thinking Evolve?

Feb 02, 2021

Dear Family,

The lockdowns began with clear intentions: “flatten the curve” for six weeks or so, reduce stress on medical facilities while they ramp up facilities and staff, and learn more about the virus.

The Story of Kai: Chapter One

Feb 02, 2021

Dear Family,

“Our planet is poorly equipped for delight. One must snatch gladness from the days that are.”
- Vladimir Mayakovsky (from the poem "To Sergei Esenin”)

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A Zen teacher saw five of his students returning from the market, riding their bicycles. When they arrived at the monastery and had dismounted, the teacher asked the students, “Why are you riding your bicycles?” 

The first student replied, “The bicycle is carrying this sack of potatoes. I am glad that I do not have to carry them on my back!”

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