Musings

The Advantages of Using Fountain Pens

The Advantages of Using Fountain Pens

I physically write my notes and schedule down as opposed to typing them out. I remember things better when I physically write them out. I can bring a notebook/pen anywhere — as …


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Thoughts on my First Year in the Marines

Thoughts on my First Year in the Marines

I have been enlisted in the Marines for fourteen months now. First four of those months I was in bootcamp and Marine Combat Training (MCT). This basic training was followed by …


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Domes and Spires

Domes and Spires

I’ve asked my Priest about the frequent usage of domes in Orthodox architecture. I was told the domes have to with how the Orthodox view divinity. With a dome the walls come …


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Words and Laws

Words and Laws

1 The proper use of language can be found through but never prescribed by editors, lawyers, judges, or other authorities under English common law. Under this tradition, there is a …


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Humane Suffering

Humane Suffering

1 Part of human agency ― and the human experience ― is the ability to choose to do bad acts and them having to deal with the pain and consequences caused by doing them. Not letting …


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News Is Designed to Agitate

News Is Designed to Agitate

1 Many journalists (especially the social media ‘independent’ variety) intentionally produce content to emotionally agitate their watchers/readers/listeners. Often this …


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American Allegiance

American Allegiance

Loyalty is bedrock. Knowing that a person (or a people) will protect you gives peace of mind that thugs can’t come in and take everything you have built without trouble, or …


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