Mike Hoffman

folly to assume the demands of his ego will be satisfied Trump is a vain and petty man, and it is easy to impute psychological motives to his actions. But it is folly to assume the demands of his ego will be satisfied by symbolic victories. Revulsion and ... See more

movement of the waves wind, sand, distant horizon sky meeting water I walked toward the water, as if pulled to it. The ocean stops me in a way few things do. I watched the movement of the waves, the wind over the sand, the distant horizon, sky meeting wat... See more

if not enjoying a volume, put it down and move on to the next Don’t force it: If you’re not enjoying a volume, put it down and move on to the next. “I am a huge advocate for not finishing a book,” says Menzies. “If you don’t like a book, no one’s judging ... See more

have been treacherous in order good might come out apparent evil Adapted from Mark Twain’s essay, “To the Person Sitting in Darkness” published in 1901. Mr. Twain writes: Having now laid all the historical facts before the Person Sitting in Darkness, we s... See more

much emotional content occurs before we are nineteen, twenty Probably everyone feels this on their first true flight from whatever nest, but it is no less real for being so universally shared! We all have mothers and fathers, and what sweet anguish, somet... See more