CHRISTMAS AND COSMOLOGY: A PECULIAR TAKE ON CHRISTMAS

As we age, most people tend to lose a sense of wonder and mystery. This is a damn shame, in my view, because the wonder and mystery of Life just increases with each passing day. Tis but the 4th day of Christmas so this peculiar take on Christmas so I have 8 days left to figure out how to explain this one. We'll start with a whiff of the idea. Next will be some fun facts about the earth and this peculiar structure called 'The Great A... Read More

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THE CHRISTMAS TRUCE OF 1914 (c/o History Channel.com)
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This historical event speaks volumes and for itself. Belief, unbelief, indifference. Realities, fairy tales, wishful thinking. What are we to do with the babel coming at us from every direction ?

This most improbable event ought give us pause. Could it happen again ? Does it really matter ? How come so few people know of this ? It packs one serio... Read More

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Okay, a bit more lightness. Correction: first bit of levity in a while. I re-read my last post-supposedly a break from heaviness--and I go off on crazy tangents and follow-up with an endless series of quotes on love. That caught my attention. I need to work on lightness and fun. In my defense, I do have a sense of humor though it tends to be dark, dry, biting, and few people realize I'm joking. Okay, I need a major overhaul not just a tune-up. It's worse, this is me on anti-... Read More

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I recently saw articles in two different martial arts magazines, one for traditionalist published in England, and the other for Korean stylist published in the U.S.A.  The English publication talked about traditional karate possibly becoming an Olympic sport in 2012.  The Tae Kwon Do magazine talked about trying to put the realism back into their sport.  One of the key points made by the... Read More

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It's worth reviewing the 'raw data' on certain subjects from time to time to remind us of our responsibilities to each other. The information provided by Liam Jackson might also explain why some of us find ourselves prone to be so grumpy; more often than not, we haven't a clue what set off the most recent grumpy outburst. I prefer to know why I am such a grump.....know the truth and it will set you free......to get more grumpy (half joking). R. D. Laing, the famous and controversial Scottish... Read More

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