My apologies for the lag in posts; survival proves to be time consuming ( Read more... )

Today I came to a realization, and with that a part of me died.

I just got back from a work trip to a small town in eastern Kentucky. I just want to make a note that I like, despite being a city boy and a technophile, driving through rural Kentucky. You're guaranteed to see things that are at least *different*. Although I would point out that much of Kentucky seems to be car dealerships and churches..

http://www.bluealien.org/subdomains/anti-dolphin/

I only hope we can stop it in time.

Sorry about the lack of posting; I'm working a great deal right now, trying to gear up to move into an apartment. The place is on Codell, so it is right across from work, a definite bonus. It's pretty spacious for the rent and comes with 2 rooms, so I can have the option of a roommate to make live easier, or at least cheaper. I'm already planning ( Read more... )

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I'm moving in a monotony, stagnate and without life. I struggle every day to breathe some life into my deadened mind and emotions. And every day it is a little harder, a little more of me withers. My every third thought is a dark one. Is this simply getting older? It seems like I'm already dead and simply am watching things develop past me.

Humanity stands at the cusp of a Second Renaissance. Perhaps not a Renaissance driven by curiosity, innovation, and science, but driven by corporate and governmental need. Still, a Renaissance nonetheless. How will we, as a species, respect that which we give birth to? Will we love it and nurture it? Will we enslave it? The better part of my soul ( Read more... )

Don't you think that we should be taught a range of survival skills in our general education? It seems to me that, while maybe not necessary, this type of training would boost the sense of self-sufficiency and, thus, bolster self esteem. And, on the off chance it becomes relevant, it has the advantage of helping you, well, survive ( Read more... )

The other day someone said to me, "You know, Atheism is a belief like any other religion." Annoyed, I wondered over why anyone would make such a statement (see subject). It bothered me even more so that the tone it was delivered in was one of arrogant revelation. As though this was a deep truth that should shake my world to its foundation. Hmm. ( Read more... )