For Ernest Becker, the idea of transference is central to understanding the human condition. We are fallible and finite, destined to death and our works are destined to destruction. In order to escape these bleak, nihilistic prospects, humanity must find a person or object to which we can transfer our fear of death. A parent, […]
Back in September, actress and comedian Sarah Silverman lost her dog, “Duck”. She wrote a beautiful obituary for him. Here it is: Duck “Doug” Silverman came into my life about 14 years ago. He was picked up by the State running through South Central with no collar, tags or chip. Nobody claimed or adopted him […]
He made a poor choice with his body. Well…both of them…
It looks like the signs *MAY* have been photoshopped, but it’s still fun.