These are the times that try men's souls…—Thomas Paine The epigraph that opens this essay first appeared in the pamphlet, “The American Crisis.” Written by Thomas Paine, the pamphlet was published in the Pennsylvania Journal onDecember 19, 1776—the year the American colonies declared their independence from Britain. Four days after Paine’s pamphlet was published, “Like a … [Read more...] about Distressing, Sorrowful Times
Ignorance is Bliss?
Two recent experiences brought to mind a couple of proverbs that I heard growing up. I have invoked them sometimes in jest. The proverbs, “Ignorance is bliss” and “What you don’t know can’t hurt you,” at a superficial level appear to be saying the same thing. But is ignorance bliss? Am I fortunate to be unaware of the historical roots of homelessness and evictions in this … [Read more...] about Ignorance is Bliss?