C'est La Vie, C'est La Guerre

Some thoughts on war, peace, empathy, and aggression while having my 3.4 ounce bottle of lube confiscated at the French border

Editor’s note: Normally, I put all of my personal essays behind paywalls. But in the spirit of the holidays, I will make this one free for the next two weeks. My gift to you, readers, for being such an amazing and engaged audience, now nearly 10,000 strong. (Thank you!) However, given the sensitive nature of this essay, and the craziness I’ve seen onlin…