by Butch Mazzuca | Sep 29, 2025 | American Life, Fun With Language, Recent Commentaries
What is meant by “playing mental dominos” or “mental leapfrogging”? Depending on context, William James described these as psychological terms for the way our thoughts flow—wandering in a continuous chain, one idea sparking another in free association, what he called... Read More
by Butch Mazzuca | Sep 28, 2025 | American Life, Recent Commentaries
There’s no shortage of opinions about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (I.C.E.) — its purpose, its methods, and even its very existence. But it’s worth stepping back and examining the agency through the lens of the U.S. Constitution. To begin, the word immigration... Read More
by Butch Mazzuca | Sep 15, 2025 | American Life, Recent Commentaries
People disagree about public policy because of differing values, priorities, and beliefs about what government should do. Different interpretations of facts as well as differing interests and personal experiences also play a role. So, it’s understandable that... Read More
by Butch Mazzuca | Jul 21, 2025 | American Life, Recent Commentaries
I think part of a best friend’s job should be to immediately clear your computer history when you die. Has anyone ever successfully folded a fitted sheet? Bad decisions can make for some great stories There’s a very fine line between Saturday night and Sunday... Read More
by Butch Mazzuca | Jul 14, 2025 | American Life, Recent Commentaries
If you’re going to judge Donald Trump, judge him by what he does—not what he says. His blunt rhetoric and use of social media are tools of negotiation, not diplomacy. So far, his policies align closely with his campaign promises. No one paying attention should... Read More
by Butch Mazzuca | Jun 30, 2025 | American Life, Recent Commentaries
The 1985 Genplan Moskvy (General Plan of Moscow), often referred to as the Moscow Master Plan, was the former Soviet Union’s comprehensive urban plan for Moscow encompassing every public service from childcare to food outlets, to transportation to housing. I’m not... Read More
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