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Keeping the Control Out
I don’t like being told what to do. It’s the whole anti-authoritarian bent I’ve never gotten over. But I’m mature (you’ll have to trust me on that one) and know that there are times when people need to tell me … Continue reading
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Tagged control freak, control freaks, dominant, freedom, independence, submissive
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Turning the Tables on a Bloody Valentine’s Day Revenge
It’s so red. My blood that is. The blood that has come pouring from my nose twice today. I blame Valentine’s Day for taking its revenge on me after mocking it the other day. These mocking come with a … Continue reading
Posted in Entertainment, Personality
Tagged bloody nose, Humor, Jackson Pollack, love, nose bleed, revenge, satire, splatter art, valentine's day
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BitterCoin: Trading in Bitterness
Dealing in currency is rough business. Bitcoin, the darling of electronic currency, has taken some hits recently over money laundering accusations and glitches in its transaction software. A favorite among black markets and drug dealers, Bitcoin attracts a tough crowd. … Continue reading
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Tagged bitcoin, bittercoin, bitterness, currency, electronic currency, Humor, money, satire, stock exchange, Wealth
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Hiding from My Bloody Valentine
It’s so easy to hate on Valentine’s Day. Which of course is funny because it’s the day of “love.” We all know it’s all commercial and been bought out by jewelry companies, florists and chocolatiers. It’s capitalism at its best. … Continue reading
Posted in Entertainment, Personality
Tagged a Christmas Carol, anti-authoritarian, Chocolate, commercialism, consumerism, Humor, love, satire, valentine's day
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When Motivation has Run Away
I lost motivation the other day. I looked around and it was just gone. It felt like my dog had gotten loose and I couldn’t find him. (OK, to be fair, it actually wasn’t as bad as losing your dog. … Continue reading
Posted in Freedom, Personality
Tagged actions, back to the beginning, dopamine, focus, motivation, prioritize
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The Hive: Coming soon to a Reality Near You
Are we that far removed from the Hive? A world unto its own. I was down at the Mayo Clinic this last week several times with my nephew (he’s doing well). The Mayo Clinic is a very sophisticated venture. Their … Continue reading
Posted in Freedom
Tagged biodomes, control, free will, future, microcosms, Resident Evil, subcultures, The Hive, Umbrella Corporation
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When Emotions Pass in the Night
That car’s a jerk. That’s what I think when q car aggressively passes me. I’m pretty sure I’m not alone when I think that. What I also have a tendency to do is to give personality traits to the way … Continue reading
Posted in Freedom, Personality
Tagged anthropomorphism, driving, emotions, openness, personality traits, personification, tailgating, tells
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Franken Ribs and the Constitution
Ethics are a bitch. They are way too complicated for my tiny brain. You see, I was at the grocery store today and saw some flanken ribs for sale (not that I had a clue what a flanken was so … Continue reading
Posted in Food, Freedom
Tagged brains, Citizens United, constitution, ethics, fish, flanken ribs, franken fish, frankenfish, genetically modified, Humor, ribs, satire, Thomas Jefferson
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Tell Us What You Really Think
Tell Us What You Really Think I hear that a lot. Tell us what you really think, Joe. Apparently the remark is issued when I’ve said something blunt or passionate. Which is OK since I don’t really mind the … Continue reading
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Tagged blunt, context, conversation, filters, honesty, Humor, openess, passion, sarcasm, satire, tact
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Fortress of Dissolitude 