A pirate ship dry docked on a beach.

Eternal Dry Dock

A sailing ship and a life share much in common. Mine’s been in dry dock so long that I can’t remember open water. But the tide may be coming in, and I hope the hull’s seaworthy.

Barbary Slaves

Human Goods

It’s time to reflect on my employment situation, and there are certain historical parallels that come immediately to mind — none of them good.