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the peoples opinion
This morning I am pleased that Brett Kavanaugh received his appointment to the supreme court. The system worked. Before this nomination how many of us had ever heard of him? How many had ever heard of Dr. Christine Blasey Ford?… Continue reading
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a decent respect
Our past lives in the shadows were things are not always clear, not even to ourselves. There are times when what is remembered were our intentions, not our actions. We do tend to justify our actions with our motivations. I… Continue reading
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tangible imagination
” The happiness of your lives depends upon the quality of your thoughts. ” ( Marcus Aurelius ) It is one of my favorite quotes because it speaks to my own philosophy. I’m thinking that became so because of all… Continue reading
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doing alright
There is a saying, lead, follow, or get out of the way. It seems to me I’ve just been trying to get out of the way lately. When I try to lead, no one follows. I can’t follow others on… Continue reading
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Axioms?
I often write and discuss philosophy. I know, it sounds stuffy but really it isn’t. The dictionary describes it as a theory or attitude held by a person or organization that acts as its’ guiding principle. It is something… Continue reading
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What happened?
Ever hear of Epictetus? If not he was a man born a slave, that became a philosopher. More properly a stoic philosopher. I have read some of his stuff and tend to agree with most of what he said. I… Continue reading
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who's to blame
I get some of my blog ideas from reading others posts and sometimes I even get suggestions. I don’t always wake up with these thoughts floating around in my head, although that is when I write them down the best… Continue reading
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a lifetime of consequence
I had a bit of a discussion regarding the Montgomery county school board decision to provide condoms, free of charge, to middle and high school students. The logic is straightforward. They feel it is a safety and health issue. To… Continue reading
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inspiration revisited
I live in a rural area. I am treated every day to wonderful views. I enjoy the fields whether covered with corn or soy beans or the bare soil turned over. The land is quite flat around here and the… Continue reading
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when all is right
Hopefully we have a vote today. I spent most of yesterday just listening. I believe it was another moment in history that will be remembered and cited for years to come. Dr. Christine Blasey Ford was obviously quite nervous and… Continue reading