The following short story was originally written in the summer of 2024. I’ve always liked this story but felt that it had some elements that were unnecessary and perhaps even confusing. I decided to do a bit of a rewrite and I am presenting it anew as something I consider to be at least a…
Just a few random thoughts that all bring about in me the same two word response. And you know the two words. It has a hand gesture that only uses one finger. $15 to $30 sandwiches. $5,000 a month rent and you’re happy about it. And the cost of that house is what? And you…
Phaedrus simply isn’t having it this evening. Hillel feels the need to explain himself again as is usually the case. Thus, the apothecary shop is either drawing or chasing away customers as the argument goes. There is a small silence and then phaedress makes his opening jab. So these are the words that come into…
To your security team at discover card I am requesting that you immediately unlock my account and allow me full access to my funds. You have walked me through a labyrinth of unnecessary attention questioning my identity. Along the way, I have passed your electronic test six times, four of which in your presence. I…
I was just counting blessings. I I remember in my working life that there were these lovely finds to be had in the morning as a reason to get out of bed. I suppose that changed depending on where my working world was. In New York it was probably an early morning diner and a…
I am visiting with my ex-girlfriend. I have my doubts that this will work out the way I think it should. Why do you doubt it? Is it me? No, it’s just that I have an idea and I want to talk it out. Just a second. Let’s say I give you everything you want….
It’s interesting to listen to the conservatives Crow in the media. They won handily. It seems they have proven something. They got the popular vote that they created themselves. It’s not only about gerrymandering or forcing people into the most inconvenient types of voting. It also doesn’t mean anything that the votes themselves are meaningless…
It’s Tuesday morning just before noon in Belarus so I am a little preemptive here. A glance at the poles shows that things are going to be tight but that Harris is going to be the winner. You never can tell. You never can’t tell the level of honest excitement and you never can tell…
I feel like Ahab and there are enough harpoons in Moby Dick to believe that the job was finally done. In the ever expanding world of Christendom, resources were needed and men went out into the oceans to kill the whales so that people could read in the winter time. It is interesting to note…
I don’t know when it took a hold of me. Probably when they really wanted it to take a hold of me. It’s just a matter of texture in a world dominated by TikTok shorts. What am I going to do with myself? Stupid question, easy answer. Let’s play with the phone. Tick tock? Entertain…
This is a call for a public vote. I think this should be a vote amongst all humanity regardless of religion or state affiliation. I also think this should be regardless of history except of course as people might remember things in their own experience that might give them a good chance of making the…
Trench warfare. How is it possible despite all the new technology that we still have trench warfare. The most miserable, the most dangerous, the most helpless war situation one could be in. A stagnant front, living in holes. And yet sometimes, the enemy was so close that you could hear each other speaking. Hey, Rooski!…
Where is Kamala Harris right now and what is she doing? Kamala Harris in Michigan: Action needed on gun violence, economic hurdles Craig Mauger Jennifer Chambers The Detroit News Farmington Hills — Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris told a crowd in suburban Detroit Thursday that people are finding the American dream “far more elusive than it’s…
sadism /ˈseɪdɪz(ə)m/nounthe tendency to derive pleasure, especially sexual gratification, from inflicting pain, suffering, or humiliation on others.“beneath the apparent loving concern she had glimpsed spite and sadism” From wiki: Sadist refers to: A person with sadistic personality disorder, an obsolete term for individuals who derive pleasure from the suffering of others Sadistic personality disorder was a proposed…
Dictionary Definitions from Oxford Languages democracy /dɪˈmɒkrəsi/noun: a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives. “a system of parliamentary democracy”Similar: representative government, elective government, constitutional government, popular government, self-government, government by the people, autonomy, republic and commonwealthOpposite: tyranny, dictatorship, a state governed under…
Lately I’ve been asking this question of Google. It doesn’t seem to be much of a question anymore. I’ve been sitting on this one site because it is the most direct and I think they use a really complete spectrum of information sources. This is good old 538. The current line of thinking is that…
I was there. I’m sure I write about this every year. Every year I take a moment to think about it. In the end, it’s about getting moved from your life. It’s about having to make compromises. I was in New York serendipitously. I was into the big New Year’s. I didn’t have any particular…
According to Belarus.by: (BelTA) – The young generation of Belarusians will need to move along Belarus’ historical path in a world that is changing at breakneck speed, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at the Q&A session titled “Open Microphone with the President” at Vitebsk State University on 2 September, BelTA has learned. “Today is a special day for your…
I’ve decided to make some bread this week. It’s possible if I look really hard that I will find pre-packaged tortillas. I can also go with rice or pasta. Actually, the steam bun I created over oil poached vegetables was so good it was ridiculous. With some kimchi on the side? Are you kidding me?…
1420 interview is not dead. This is the problem with social media in general. You get good at something, people notice who you are and suddenly you’re making important decisions. The truth is you were always making important decisions when you were working in anonymity. If now you’re somebody, well, that’s cool. But I don’t…
To get the picture out of the way, I don’t know what this is except when I put a query up to get a cover photo of Kamala Harris sexy. This was photo number one. If it’s a series of fakes, and I do believe it is, that’s okay. They are gender appropriate and they…