In the original Planet of the Apes, our “hero” Taylor, a cynical and misanthropic astronaut, is asked by another character why he is involved in such an optimistic enterprise. Taylor responds with, “I’m a seeker, too.” He explains that though he may not have had much good to say about his society he was…

            I like to walk. Not the forced march with arms pumping you see those smiling people on tv ads enjoying. I do walk for exercise too, but what I really like is just a casual walking pace. There are a lot of things I like about walking. First off, it gets you out. One…

          Well, you know, I’m not really all that cranky. I am a life-long cynic, something that receives reinforcement on a daily basis. I try not to be that way because at the same time, I often find myself to be one of the more optimistic voices in the room. It wasn’t always so. I…