Monthly Archives: November 2011

DID: Checkup Time!

Posted on November 30, 2011 by

I have to do this periodically – take a look at myself and dissect my ‘alters’.  That is to say, step back, take a look at what I’ve learned, who’s who, and what they do in the system. For those … Continue reading →

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The New Jihad: Screwing Little Boys

Posted on November 30, 2011 by

If you haven’t heard already,  some 4th graders were charged with attempted rape.  You can click on the link to read the article, but it’s not this story which upsets me.  It’s the comments which have been made. At the … Continue reading →

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Can You Hear Me Now?

Posted on November 29, 2011 by

Can you hear me now?  Hearing the words I say?  All that I preach and all that I teach and all that the world has to say? Can you HEAR me now?  Gently whispering unseen words; but is knowledge the … Continue reading →

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Strange Dreams, Life Dreams

Posted on November 27, 2011 by

As my anti-dream medication runs out, I’ve been cutting back on it, which means more dreams.  Today I ran out – which means the dreams will begin. I’m not looking forward to it, though in some ways “I” am.  I’m … Continue reading →

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Memories Remembered and Never Forgot

Posted on November 22, 2011 by

Memory is a funny thing: it is malleable, and prone to err.  Add to that people’s tendency towards projecting their own assumptions, perceptions, and emotions upon an event – or an event not wholly glimpsed or heard – and you … Continue reading →

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Same Old Game, Just Different Players

Posted on November 18, 2011 by

Sandusky.  Syracuse coach.  Jason Murphy.  Suddenly these reports have brought “More Awareness to Child Molestation.”  And soon we’ll see “copycat” charges (eg. the Syracuse coach).  And then will follow the inevitable backlash against those who claim they were molested in … Continue reading →

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Diamond Array (Art – and Computer Graphic)

Posted on November 17, 2011 by

Random: We did this artwork today – computer graphic done in Corel Draw 9.  It is not as we “envisioned” it (in that it is just in Black and White and done more like a charcoal pencil).  We may do … Continue reading →

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Random: 10162011:1729

Posted on November 16, 2011 by

We are a problem solver. We’ve always had to be. Solving problems was very difficult as a child. It hasn’t gotten any easier as an adult. Solutions: A friend had a problem with a salesman hitting up on his wife, … Continue reading →

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To Thine Own Self Be True – But Lie to Everyone Else

Posted on November 15, 2011 by

“To thine own self be true.”  “Know yourself.”  But don’t let others find out; don’t let them know the ‘true you’. Kinda puts things into opposition, doesn’t it?  We’ve found that out – and it’s been a major battle all … Continue reading →

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Writing: Turning A Phrase or Two

Posted on November 14, 2011 by

Did you ever turn a clever quote, a phrase or a description that just jumped out at you and become a favorite?  Sometimes not only to you but your friends?  We do – sometimes.  Even a blind squirrel can get … Continue reading →

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