Dear World — I’m feeling uncertain about this transition taking place in America. But I wanted to give you an update from my vantage point in rural New Mexico.

First and foremost, I do not want to disparage President Trump. He is a perfect product of contemporary capitalism which appears to be on steroids, a culture that endorses shame and blame as a way to live, spiritual hobbyists, the superficiality of social media and television that encourages emotional vulgarity, and the stern father archetype. Unless I’m mistaken, this was the role model President Trump had for a father. These are men, like many, who fear leading a self-examined life. Read more…