Proxy questions, proxy qualities

Sometimes, we ask questions or look for certain qualities because of their implications, not because the actual questions or qualities in and of themselves matter that much. I call these proxy questions and proxy qualities….

Why I write about myself

“Talking about oneself can also be a means to conceal oneself.” -Friedrich Nietzsche Marshallogue, since before it was even called that, has consisted mostly of me talking about myself. Even when I talk about something…

Why I like sad stories

For years, I’ve liked the sad stories. For instance, I’m fascinated by stories from the Holocaust. I liked reading Corrie ten Boom, Elie Wiesel, and Anne Frank. In the Bible, I enjoyed David’s stories with his…