Photographer/writer/journalist Patrick Robinson has a point of view.
Some history explains why security for Ukraine matters
Media has been democratized but it has led to more division
Artificial intelligence is moving very quickly and we are not prepared for what it will bring. We need to be.
Emotions can cement memories. That makes it your responsibility to make others feel good
Each of my brothers and I slept in what our parents called The Angel Bed. It was a simple bed but we each learned a lot there.
How would the United States deal with an attack similar to the one Israel suffered?
We all know when we are doing the wrong thing. Yet we seem to be doing more wrong things than ever before. Perhaps we need an effort to remind us to do what's right.
People intentionally behaving badly won't change simply because we get angry and lash out.
Gentle humor seems to be in short supply these days
What is value to you in breaking news? It's way less than you might think
You can easily be the victim of seeing only one side of something if you only pay attention to information you agree with
Empathy and compassion are the only way forward after evil is destroyed
It's easy to think you are not vulnerable… but you most certainly are.
We are a collection of many cells. You in fact are a neighborhood.
The way we see the police is at odds with how they see themselves. The answer is more information
The government has a role to play in helping us all get along
For a democracy to function we must be able to trust what we are told
I've been a songwriter for a long time. Not a good one mind you. But in 1982 I wrote one with my friend and brother that taught me a lot.
Whatever you believe, it's a good idea to remain unconvinced you are completely right.
AI and machine learning have the potential to change major aspects of life. But that means thinking very hard about the humanity we install too
When you have come close to death you appreciate life more
Plant your ideas in fertile ground and keep on believing.
The only way to counteract the growing rudeness is through kindness
I had a lucid dream about my brother who passed away last year. He came to see me and make some repairs.
Entitled people need to stop. Others need to walk away from them.
Sometimes being there is what matters most
My father had many stories from his childhood and some are pretty funny.
The way we respond to stress doesn't have to be all emotion all at once. By learning to step back a moment we can all reduce the anger around us.
My father Gerald S. Robinson loved his childhood and wrote about it often. This is one of his stories.
A national call center and awareness campaign along with a national red flag law can save many lives
I believe that proximity is a primary issue regarding drug use and crime associated with homelessness. Here's my suggestion on how to address that.
Your words define your reality. Where do yours fit?
Letting yourself be manipulated by people and companies who want to use you to make money is just foolish.
One political party is attempting to create an autocracy in America. We must oppose this effort in every way
When you get roped into something just keep pushing until it's over
Creating art is often done by entering a state of mind where ideas flow freely.
Why infuse politics into everything? Step back the next time you want to have an argument.
Critical thinking means seeing beyond your own feelings of loyalty and trust.
Don't just sit in your echo chamber. Verify what you believe.
Losing my parents, then two good friends, and my younger brother in hospice reminds me that life is not permanent.
Easily the most remarkable man I've ever known. Tom Meier was life's most exuberant expression.