...that old age as a concept has little to do with the slowing of the body and far more to do with the decay of curiosity.

...that a mullet on a man is silly but a mullet on a woman is an aggressive statement of independence and empowerment in the shadow of the patriarchy.

...that, if grit and industry is something you respect, you have to hand it to thieves who steal catalytic converters because at least they aren’t sitting on the sidewalk with a cup.

...that a long walk in a neighborhood you’ve done a million things in is both a reminder of times gone by and a call for something new on old ground.

...that each of us is defined in large and small ways by the people we choose to have in our lives. Be discriminating and choose wisely.

...that El Ranchero Chips are the single tortilla chip in the known universe.

...that the term ‘artivism’ refers to an opportunity for mediocre artists to be embraced for their ideological stance rather than the quality of their work while be applauded for both.

...that few things feel better in an existential sense than work that involves both your brain and your body, with people who respect you and have high expectations, and the presence of readily available public restrooms.