Front Porch Fighter: Mythbusters

Sunday, November 4, 2012

Mythbusters

The latest three I have been reading deal with some commonly held beliefs about a few different topics. From the motivations of the massacre at Columbine, to the events of the inquisition and the idea of the "dark ages", to what it takes to bridge the gap between your dream job and your day job, these books all smack some of the myths, misconceptions and ideas we have formed, for whatever reason, right in the chops.

The Triumph of Christianity
Columbine
Quitter

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What's in a Name?

Since a few have asked, "Why the name, 'Front Porch Fighter' ?", I will take a stab at answering it.

In times past, the predominant feature of most houses was the front porch. It was right out there in front and it used to be a gathering place for people from the neighborhood. Friends could come over and hang out, lovers could swing on the porch swing and moms would entertain with lemonade. The front porch was a place to get to know others and it signified a willingness and a desire to be in community.

The predominant feature on many homes built today is the garage. The garage is a place where you can pull your car in without anyone else having to talk to you or interrupt your schedule as you retreat into your private sanctuary. To me, the garage in front signifies a desire to live my own life and a kind of disconnect from the rest of the world.

While I appreciate some privacy and sanctuary, I feel that all too often, we are disconnected from the rest of the world and have lost a sense of community, which the home styles reflect. So, I am an advocate of the front porch....at least metaphorically speaking.

Hence, the name Front Porch Fighter.