by John Macdonald | Sep 19, 2023 | The250
Comedy is tough right now. I get that. Actually, art, in general, is tough right now. But is that really any different than at any time in history? Interesting art usually treads the line between cultural norms and the taboo. Sometimes pushing over that line. Many... by John Macdonald | Sep 18, 2023 | The250
I believe God brings people into your life. People that push you. People that help you. People that test you. People that love you. People for you to push. People for you to help. People for you to test. People for you to love. And people that complete you. When that... by John Macdonald | Sep 17, 2023 | The250
I believe that most of our collective issues arise from differences in perspective. I see it this way. You see it that way. They see it the other way. My group cares about the right things. Your group cares about the wrong things. The other group is evil. I also... by John Macdonald | Sep 16, 2023 | The250
Fear is an interesting engine. For some, it drives them inward — to protect, shrink, and even blame. For others, it drives them outward — to go on offense, beat one’s chest, and act as if they’ll take matters into their own hands when the... by John Macdonald | Sep 15, 2023 | The250
I will continue, at least for now. I’m not sure what roads we’ll take, but then again, that’s one of the points of the project. Keep the articles short and manageable, but explore widely. I’m fiction curious. I’m curious about how I can... by John Macdonald | Sep 14, 2023 | The250
Needing daily topics sharpened my observation skills. That’s definitely a good thing because it required more presence in my surroundings. I was on the lookout. My subconscious prompting my conscious to engage. Sometimes topics came to me easily through...