Exploring the marriage of body and soul (and following the heart) through words, essays.
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Macklemore vs. Sheeran: On Antisemitism
The Macklemore vs. Ed Sheeran fallout over Robert Kraft’s Gillette Stadium inspired this essay. As you know, on September 4, 2026, rapper “Macklemore” was Ed Sheeran’s Opener in New Jersey as part of Ed Sheeran’s “Loop Tour”–Ed’s sixth tour if you really want to know. 😉 FULL DISCLOSURE: Heph actually got us tickets to Ed…
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Moral Panic Over Porn
Why do so many Americans think or porn as harm? One reason I ask: Project 2025 wants to restrict access to porn. Also, I came across this article by Rebecca L. Davis. It’s called “A Very American Fear” (on Aeon). She raised the question. Her answer is right: The conservative idea of porn-as-harm is a…