Letters Not Sent and Other Musings

A place for musing on things political, ethical, logical, and thus philosophical.

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I jokingly say that I am a Luddite with an internet addiction.. I am an independent designer and remodeling contractor, writer, explorer of ideas, places, and cultures. I a lover of nature, reason, and craftsmanship no matter the form. Update: I am just a guy who left a successful business in the city to go to the mountains, to live the simple life in a home I am building for myself. I am experimenting with various aspects of simplicity, off grid power, efficiency, frugality, living with the seasons, gardening, and freeing up the time I used to spend working for others so that I can pursue various passions including the above, but also reading, writing, and the general exploration of ideas via critical examination, aka Philosophy. This blog chronicles my adventures in traveling, as well as my current adventures in living a truly simple, comfortable, peaceful, and enjoyable life. If you like it tell me.. if you have ideas for me to try tell me.. As with all aspects of life, this blog is ever adapting to the environment, so come along on the adventure.

Tuesday, December 07, 2004

"....Joe Hyams tells this story about working with Kenpo Karate master Ed Parker:

Parker got up from behind the desk and with a piece of chalk drew a line on the floor about five feet long. "How can you make this line shorter?" he asked. I studied the line and gave him several answers, including cutting the line in many pieces. He shook his head and drew a second line, longer than the first. "Now how does the first line look? "Shorter,'' I said. Parker nodded. "It is always better to improve and strengthen your own line or knowledge than to try and cut your opponent's line."

Haters need to find ways to improve themselves, to make themselves more competitive, rather than fearing others. Of course, that will never happens, because it's always easier to blame someone else."


http://www.richredman.ws/hate.html

Thursday, December 02, 2004

Once again listening to NPR (National Government Radio) and the idiocy continues. One of the commanders in Iraq says with what sounds like a straight face "I am trying to understand why the populace would support the insurgency"

Um.. because you continue to occupy THEIR country?
Because you continue to KILL, RAPE, and TORTURE their family members, colleagues, friends and countrymen?