Commentary … dealing with the American Experiment
Bothered by Polarization – Look to the Middle
Many of us feel disturbed by statements about the US being a “polarized” nation. When I looked into it, the first thing I noticed is how polarized the news media have become. To a casual observer, the…
My Personal Reality Check Scheme
I was born curious, trained as a scientist, and worked a lot in quality control. If something is important to me, I usually like to find out what is actually going on, rather than relying on hearsay…
Some Things About God
I am guessing you may have been troubled by the inability of the religion you were taught as a child to help you deal with the complex experiences of your life. I think it is fair to…
God II
My parents did not take my brother and me to church until I was 8. Before that, my mother read us Bible stories at bedtime. My first idea of God was the guy in the Old Testament…
Western Civilization
Here we are in 2020 trying to decide whether to tear down statues of dead white men and whether people should be prosecuted for setting fire to local businesses. How did we get here, anyway? I believe…

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I’m Gus. Previously I was a scientist and a businessman, I still work a little, but I became a part-time writer this year. I am pretty old, so have a lot of experiences. Consequently, before I pass on, I am bursting with ideas and thoughts I want to share about this great country on this fabulous earth.
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