by John Macdonald | Nov 8, 2022 | The250
You will piss someone off… If you put yourself on the hook. If you speak up.If you make a decision.If you create something.If you try something that might not work. It’s not a question of whether you will piss someone off. Someone will always be... by John Macdonald | Nov 7, 2022 | The250
I’m normally reasonably proud of where I live. Not right now. Because right now, I live in a clown state. Here’s what I get: “What is the deal with Oz and Fetterman? And that Mastriano…Is this the best we can do?” And those words are usually... by John Macdonald | Nov 6, 2022 | The250
In eastern Pennsylvania, we’re currently in my favorite season. For about two weeks each year, my lunchtime outdoor workouts are awash in the multitude of autumn colors. The surrounding hills are dominated by yellow but with just enough orange and red to stand... by John Macdonald | Nov 5, 2022 | The250
Christian with MAGA.Muslim with terrorist.Democrat with socialist.Republican with fascist.Rich with selfish.Poor with entitled.Rural with dumb.City with weak. We like to label, generalize, and categorize. It helps us make sense of our world. It also helps us... by John Macdonald | Nov 4, 2022 | The250
A mile from our house is a stoplight at the corner of two country roads. It works strictly on a time-based cycle, 24×7. No controlling sensors. During the day, it’s no big deal because the intersection sees enough traffic that the cycle doesn’t feel... by John Macdonald | Nov 3, 2022 | The250
Another mega-inspiration behind The250 is Bari Weiss’s Common Sense newsletter and her companion podcast Honestly. Want some plain-ole clear thinking and honest questions about what’s happening in the world today? That’s your...