"... how much happier you would be if you only knew that these people cared nothing about you! How much larger your life would be if your self could become smaller in it; if you could really look at other men with common curiosity and pleasure; if you could see them walking as they are … Continue reading The Evils of a Lack of Indifference…
Category: Social Issues
An hour of fame …
When I got home from work today, and began my usual web browsing update, I had a surprise in store for me: My WordPress blog had scored the highest daily views of its life: 385 from 85 visitors. I know many people would be disappointed to have that many views in a day. Me, I'm … Continue reading An hour of fame …
MidAmeriCon II: Dead Dog Reflections
This morning my Facebook gave me a memory post from last year which said: Off the cuff reflection on the Hugos: When those without power speak truth to those in power, it can be amazing exactly how childish those in power choose to be. I think it is a very good referential point to start … Continue reading MidAmeriCon II: Dead Dog Reflections
The Myth of Inflation
For today's post, I am going to take on one of today's Shibboleth's: Inflation. So much of today's economic life includes an assumption of inflation. The government tracks it, issues COLAs (Cost of Living Adjustments) based on it; banks and businesses and individuals factor it into their business plans and loans and retirement goals. And … Continue reading The Myth of Inflation
WorldCon just 2 weeks away
Well, the voting is done, but the Hugos won't be announced until WorldCon meets, just two weeks from now. It will be the first Con we have attended, and we are hoping to have a good time, and not have it spoiled by people who are so sensitive and trigger un-happy. The con has sent … Continue reading WorldCon just 2 weeks away
An Open Letter to the RNC
Dear RNC, beloved GOP of my political infancy and early adulthood: I know you have been trying to reach me for the past several years; the letters come with precisioned regularity. They thank me for all my past support, or offer me another survey that ends with the opportunity to donate money to the cause. … Continue reading An Open Letter to the RNC
Hugos: Voting Complete
Well, I did it, I got through all the Hugo nomination categories, reviewed each one and put in my vote for what I thought were the best. I did it with no appeal to the No Award category. Sorry, I just feel that most uses of that category show one to be entirely too stuck … Continue reading Hugos: Voting Complete
Closures
Wednesday night while riding home I went by Rivermarket Cyclery, and saw a sign that said "Store is closing: everything must go!" Further along the route, in North Kansas City on Armour Road, I saw a sign in front of Sutherlands for 25 to 27% off everything -- lost our lease. I had heard rumours … Continue reading Closures
God Bless America, started with controversy
I found an article on the history of the song "God Bless America" which mentioned that the song wasn't popular with everyone, it had critics. I wanted to make comments about the below quotes from this article on the history of the song "God Bless America" The song wasn’t without its critics. Certain Democrats called the … Continue reading God Bless America, started with controversy
Celebrate America!
Today's post is video of the fireworks Friday night at Worlds of Fun, edited with a little sound track amplification. It is also some meditation on how good we have it here. Sure, there are a lot of problems, and a lot of people wanting to pass around feelings of resentment and envy against those … Continue reading Celebrate America!
At The Rainbow 