Consciousness as side effect is an idea that's been bouncing around my brain for quite a spell. Specifically, since 1970 and an Anthropology course I took, "Beginnings of Mankind". I recall having wrote in my notebook: "Mankind is a self-conscious animal, therefore - kind of like a kind man." Something like that. Can we talk … Continue reading Consciousness As Side Effect
Category: Politics
This Road Trip: Buying Time (2008)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8ZZtxl9qSc It's been almost 20 years and my time's running out. YES, and - it's happy hour Friday! ( #319) So hang in there. Pour yourself two fingers of dark whiskey, sit back, and enjoy this 8 minute video. I promise you won't be disappointed with This Road Trip. The Story It was 2008, and … Continue reading This Road Trip: Buying Time (2008)
1976 versus 2026: A comparison
I subscribe to, read and watch, a variety of blogs, podcasts, and programs on WordPress, Substack, Goodreads, and YouTube. (Maybe, too many?) However, that's necessary to get a well rounded view of what's going on regarding the state of our union, our country and its people. Unfortunately, given that, it's impossible to say whether or … Continue reading 1976 versus 2026: A comparison
The State of the Union
The State of the Union address Tuesday was amazing! Because it showed, without a doubt in my mind, two distinct personality structures. Let's get into it. The Speech that President Trump gave was great! As was his delivery and production. However, the Democrats, and liberals in general (not all) were dour and glum. If not … Continue reading The State of the Union
The Collage As Story
The collage as story first was revealed to me in 2003. As I recall - there was an ad in the "want ads"* section of my local newspaper. A person (woman) was having a class in her condo about collage making. For a fee, of course. I thought why not? Because at the time I was … Continue reading The Collage As Story
ICE’s Impact in US’ cities
ICE's impact in US' cities today is similar to what happened in Iraq twenty-two years ago. This just occurred to me as I was having a morning chat with my niece, over coffee. With me, the way my brain is wired, one thing (topic) leads quickly to another. Trump calls this "the weave". [In session, … Continue reading ICE’s Impact in US’ cities
My Space and Your Space
My Space, and your space - signal who we are. This fact has become front and center to me this year. I recently moved and am living in a house that is not mine. It's a very, very nice house. Finer than anything I've ever lived in, with expensive furniture and art the norm. Additionally, … Continue reading My Space and Your Space
A Psychodynamic look at Hunter Biden
This is a psychodynamic* look at the case of Hunter Biden based on his recent three-hour and fifteen minute interview. I've referenced my credentials in previous, similar posts regarding Luigi Mangioni and Shannon Sharpe. I came away with sympathy for Mr. Biden. Additionally, with the thought: I'm glad I'm not him. Let's get into it. … Continue reading A Psychodynamic look at Hunter Biden
More Crucial Than Ever
This post is the preface to my book Election 2016. I posted it today because today what I wrote nearly a decade ago is more crucial than ever to be heard. Just this morning I've read two posts from persons experiencing extreme distress. (I am, too.) Because of the current politics in America. This book can … Continue reading More Crucial Than Ever
To Be Heard
To be heard is one of the most rewarding things there is. Furthermore, we could sure use a lot more of it. In a recent session, Psych-girl and I were just talking about that behavior and interaction. She assured me, in a side-door sort of way, that she wasn't simply nodding her head; but actually … Continue reading To Be Heard