He’s So Gay!
Let’s take this picture at face value. I know, we’re not supposed to. It’s a metaphor, meant to be taken in the same sense as Clinton once being labeled as the “first black” President. It’s a comparison of sorts, their similarities to social and civil plights. Regardless, for the purpose of this post, I want to take it at face value.
What would it matter if he was gay? Furthermore, what would it matter if… Continue reading
Faith as it Pertains to the Self-Enlightened
[The following post was written by my very first guest blogger, my eldest son. Although I made a promise to myself that I would not explore political or religious ideologies on this blog (often), this particular post was written with a maturity that I have striven for and repeatedly failed to attain on a personal level. That he came to these conclusions mostly on his own is even more impressive. I could not be more… Continue reading
Damn Skippy, Freedom’s Free
No one can give you freedom. You cannot buy it with gold or blood. There are no conditions. No prerequisites. No rituals to perform or oaths to take. No thanks need be offered to anyone nor signatures given. Freedom is already yours. It always has been.
I say this with no intention of disrespecting the men and women of the armed forces. When I say that freedom is free, I do not mean to suggest… Continue reading
Snowflake
It’s come to my attention recently that I must come off as pretty flaky. Not that I blame anyone if that’s the impression I give. I say I’m gonna do things that just don’t get done. It’s not that I’m trying to impress anyone or gain their approval. It’s not that I don’t want to do the things I say. It’s just that, you know, life gets in the way. Throw autism into the mix,… Continue reading
Training Journal 2012-4
It was nice to get back to class again tonight. I know, it seems like I’m always getting back. Sadly, my training is never very consistent; between family, a daughter with autism and the occasional injury, consistency just isn’t working out for me. This most recent absence was due to a heel spur, which while mostly healed, is still causing me a little bit of discomfort. I’m assuming it’s a lot like an ankle… Continue reading
DEFCON 1
As anyone who deals with Autism on a daily basis can attest, meltdowns are par for the course. Some people on the spectrum suffer meltdown-specific triggers, others explode without rhyme or reason.
My daughter experiences both.
I tend to believe that her seemingly random meltdowns are a result of chronic constipation. No matter what we do, no matter how we try to bribe or coerce, she simply refuses to take a shit. I can only… Continue reading
From My Cold, Dead Hands
I have a new message today, a message for concealed/carry permit holders…shut the fuck up.
Stop trying to impress everyone. No one’s buying it. Anyone that lives in a permissible state with a clean background and a few extra dollars can get one. You are not special. You are not Rambo. You are not a hero. Nor does bragging about carrying make you an effective shooter. As with anything, in order to be proficient you… Continue reading
And the Dead Shall Rise from the Grave…or not. (Updated)
This is an important service message for all you zombie fans: A zombie apocalypse is never going to happen. Do you read me? Never. As in impossible. No chance. There won’t be even a single case of the zombie sniffles.
There. I said it.
Look, I’m not chastising you for liking zombies. Far from it. As a matter of fact, I like vampires and gummy bears — neither of which are going to suddenly animate… Continue reading
Ninja, Shadow Warriors
This show really didn’t offer anything new in the way of ninja history or knowledge. Well, not for me anyway, and likely not for any of the ninja enthusiasts/practitioners I know. Mostly, it was a historical reenactment. It wasn’t bad storytelling, mind you, but there really wasn’t any big payoff for watching. No previously unknown ninja secrets were divulged. It was pretty cut and dry as far as basic introductions go.
And let’s be honest. … Continue reading
Zen Challenge II – Afterthoughts
I was reflecting on the most recent Zen Challenge concerning meditation and something occurred to me: So few of the people I know have the stamina for meditation, to say little about desire.
I don’t mean to say that a lack of meditation in one’s life is inherently negative. Meditation isn’t, in spite of its proven benefits, applicable to everyone. Many people find their own path to Enlightenment without it, although the argument could be… Continue reading
