Not the Same … More Alike than Different
Someone opined on a radio show that something or other isn’t going to happen “…until white people realize that black people aren’t the same as white people.” Well, duh. “White” people aren’t even the same…
Category: Personal
Diogenes: Are We All Liars?
Diogenes was a controversial philosopher in Hellas (Greece) during the end of the Classical period. Among his stunts was to carry a lamp during the day, claiming to seek an honest man. That he was…
Indomabilis (start)
For the last couple of months, I have been coping with how to live in an off-grid location, and without unlimited broadband Internet access. These have deterred me from posting, but… I’m back, now! I…
Pens, Swords, and Guns: Which is Best?
Edward Bulwer-Lytton said, “The pen is mightier than the sword”, but Mao Zedong said, “power comes from the barrel of a gun”. They were BOTH telling the truth, but neither told the WHOLE Truth. Communication…
Today’s Forays in Facebook Philosophy – 2018-11-2
I’m in recovery from a bout of monomania, getting wrapped up in plans and preparations for my move to Half Moon Haven, Whispering Ranch, Maricopa County, Arizona (near Phoenix). I’ve engaged in some since my…
The Importance of Truth to Me
It wasn’t until the ninth of last month, September, that I began blogging daily. Thus, I missed posting a notice of my essay on my FaceBook page about one of the values most important to…
Today’s Forays in Mastering my Fate, Captaining my Soul – 2018-10-16
I didn’t get enough sleep last night, so, this morning, I’ve really been dragging. My depression is enough to keep me home, but I have not been escapist, playing FO4 too much -a few minutes…
Vanity Search Results
I searched on my name, to see what rumors are swirling out there, about me. It turns out that there are none, so the vast anti-Bolan conspiracy must be successful in covering its tracks. 😉…
Skirmishes in the Battle against the Deficiencies of Language – 2018-9-26
“Communication is always a challenge”
God/Magical Thinking vs. Scientific Humanism: My Childhood Indoctrination
I often challenge holders of mythical religious beliefs as to the true basis for their beliefs, trying to get them to see that the foundation for them is the childhood indoctrination, the cultural conditioning, to…