Daniel Woodward
Nov 24 min read
Tragic Masculinity and The Smashing Pumpkins' "Galapogos"
You've heard of "toxic masculinity," but what about "tragic masculinity?" You probably haven't heard of that one, because I just now...
Daniel Woodward
Sep 74 min read
The Lingering Questions of 9/11
I used to think that the people who said the terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001 were orchestrated by the government were just...
Daniel Woodward
Aug 293 min read
My First Experience With Chakras
It was early one morning, while all was quiet in the house, and I could not sleep. My thoughts were racing and refused to be quieted. I...
Daniel Woodward
Aug 283 min read
Artificial Intelligence and the Crossroads of Human Liberty
The year is 2024 and we find ourselves amidst another technological revolution. Just like how the internet revolutionized the 90s and...
Daniel Woodward
Jul 63 min read
In Addendum to July 4th:The Power of Family
So, I wrote a rather bleak post the other day on my feelings regarding celebrating Independence Day every July 4th. Basically, it was...
Daniel Woodward
Jul 43 min read
Enjoy Your Nation's Funeral This Fourth of July
For me, the Fourth of July has felt more like a funeral than a celebratory holiday for many years now. Indeed, the holiday has become an...
Daniel Woodward
Oct 19, 20233 min read
The Wisdom of the Humble: How Humility and Love Can Lead To Objective Understanding
I love the Book of Proverbs, because it’s like a whole book of Hebrew fortune cookies. For the most part, each passage is pretty much...
Daniel Woodward
Oct 5, 20234 min read
The Western Quest for Camelot: How Arthurian Ideals Mirror Our Search for a More Perfect Union
When I was a child, I was fascinated with the legends of King Arthur. I loved the stories of knights and magic, honor and chivalry,...
Daniel Woodward
Oct 2, 20234 min read
What Happened When I Heard Billy Corgan's "The Future Embrace"
Truth be told, many people have heard of The Smashing Pumpkins’ Billy Corgan— but most people don’t know about his solo career. And it’s...
Daniel Woodward
Jul 15, 20233 min read
The Power of The Smashing Pumpkins' "Disarm"
Chances are, you’ve probably heard of The Smashing Pumpkins song, “Disarm.” If you haven’t, allow me to introduce it to you. It’s a song...