I am considering the idea that one of the drawbacks of civilization is that it encourages the flourishing of stupidity. Even without explicitly endorsing a “survival of the fittest” viewpoint, it’s seems reasonable that surviving as a stupid person was a much more difficult task, say, a hundred years ago. Whether from a medical, legal or re-productive standpoint, I’d say that’s a fair argument.
Re-visiting the Gouty Weasel
My cantankerous alter ego, the Gouty Weasel, has been around for many years. Just the other day I was asked where he had gotten to. And the answer is: he hasn’t gone anywhere, really, and he’s just as foul as ever. Perhaps I can cajole him into producing some new material in the future.
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Meditation on the Aspects of Relationships
There are four aspects in play with romantic relationships - emotion, physical closeness, having someone find you interesting, and orgasm. If you take care of the last one sufficiently, it’s much easier to think clearly about the other 3. Keep in mind that it is often difficult to find all four of these aspects in one person, and if encountered, this should be embraced as the special thing that it is. Since it is a rare occurrence, setting out in pursuit of the person who embodies all aspects is fraught with frustration and disappointment. Do not go down this path. Why? Continue reading
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A Movable Feast
Nothing like a deep fried hot dog...
One of these days it will happen. I’ll be done with working, pack up a few belongings and hit the road. The goal? To eat my way across America, sampling the best of each region’s specialties. In an ideal world, I’d love to make one trip for each type of food – a chicken-fried steak trip, a barbecue trip, a hot dog trip, a hamburger trip…you get the idea. And when I do, I’ll need to know what not to miss. Yeah, I have my short list of places I’ll want to see again. Gotta have a hamburger at Louie’s Lunch in New Haven, CT. Gotta have an Italian Hot Dog at Jimmy Buff’s in West Orange, NJ. But I also know there are hundreds, if not thousands, of places that aren’t even on my radar. That is research that begins today, and I’m looking for input. What’s your favorite can’t miss food?
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No Such Thing as a Stupid Question?
I heard the most ridiculous statement today. “There is no such thing as a stupid question.” Don’t be foolish, of course there is! And the sooner someone stands up, points at the purveyor, and says “That, sir, is an exceedingly stupid question. Please shut up.”, the sooner we will be on the road to more intelligent and civilized discourse. If no one ever tells these idiots that they are asking stupid questions, they will never learn anything. I do not condone stupidity merely for the sake of saving someone’s feelings.
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