The Snowless Knitter

Category: Commentary

  • I Like to Read Dangerously.

    I Like to Read Dangerously.

    Before I get started, I just want to let you know that this will be one of those rare blatantly political posts, but it’s in relation to something I enjoy and care about deeply. The opinions that follow are exclusively my own, and I hope that all of my readers will be able to handle…

  • 9/11: Twenty Years Later.

    This is the first time I’ve decided to write a post about 9/11 (or 11/9 for my international readers) in the four or so years I’ve been writing this blog. There’s been reasons why I’ve avoided it over the years. For one, I watched much of the events of that day play out on live…

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    Better Later Than Never

    I know I’ve been putting off getting my COVID vaccination for a while, but I’m finally getting my first dose. And so will my dad. Yes, he’s in the demographic that would be vaccine hesitant (older, white, politically conservative)…but he’s also employed at a job that pays him well for what he does and it’s…

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    The Parenthood Dilemma

    I think I’m reaching the point in life where just about every person of childbearing age is seriously having to consider (if they haven’t already had a child) whether or not they should or want to have children. I think I’m at that point and it’s my turn to make that consideration. I’m 34 and…

  • Watching History in the Making

    Watching History in the Making

    In case you missed it, my country (the United States) held the 59th presidential election of its history, which concluded last Tuesday, November 3rd. Due to the current pandemic, many voters chose to vote early or by mail (whose rules vary from state to state; in my home state of Florida, one only needs to…

  • Losing My Religion

    A few months ago, the website FiveThirtyEight.com (primarily known for covering American politics) published a story called “Millennials Are Leaving Religion And Not Coming Back”, which explores why American Millennials are leaving religion and identifying as nonreligious at higher rates than in previous generations. I tend not to comment as much on social issues here,…