Below are links to the articles and photo essays in this site.
The First Question
Why is there something rather than nothing? Science can now provide a rational answer to this "first of all questions."
A Witch's Brew of Violence
The bricks have been thrown, the death threats are very real. Where will the violence of the Tea Bag movement lead?
Cultural Palintology
Unearthing the cultural and mythological basis of Middle America's love affair with Sarah Palin..
Jesus as a Butterfly
The emotional and psychological dissonance in the crucefixion of Christ.
God Bless John Wayne
A whimsical photographic look at the bumper sticker blessing.
Time in 3-D
We tend to think of Space as 3-dimensional with Time tacked on as the 4th dimension. But maybe Time can also be divided into 3 (or 4) dimensions roughly analagous to the dimensions of Space.
On the Bus
A photographic look at the people who ride the bus or just hang out at the downtown bus stops.
Well Then, Is There Such a Thing as Nothing?
In explaining why there is something rather than nothing, an article above explains how both "something" and "nothing" are necessary states of reality. There seems to be de facto evidence of the existence of "something." But is there any evidence for the state of "nothing"?
Babyland
Whistling by the infants' graveyard in the Oakwood Cemetery is not an option; crying seemd more appropriate. A photo essay about this resting place for babies.
Angels of Austin
A photo essay of the guardian angels watching over the dead in Austin cemeteries.
Dark Ages History
The inmates are running the asylum, as has been the case here in Texas at least since George W. Bush was elected Governor. But that doesn’t mean civilized people have to stand helplessly aside watching crazy become the new norm.