Herein can be found some opinion pieces and conversational snippets on a variety of subjects, organised more by whimsy than any particular plan or pattern. I have selected them from among my vast archive of correspondence for a number of reasons: perhaps they express some particular opinion or reaction of mine clearly; or possibly because I think they are particularly well-written; or maybe just because I liked them.
Such of these pieces that have been excerpted from emails or Usenet posts may include material written by others, which I included in these passages to aid clarity. I have paraphrased the words of others in these articles rather than quoting their words directly so as to protect the privacy of and avoid infringing the copyright of the folk I indirectly cite here.
On the Revolutionary Power of Joy
What do I look for in potential partners?
On psychoative medications as a crutch
Are poly relationships "more highly evolved"?
On being upset and being angry
Online communication and gender stereotypes