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There are some ideas that cannot be said all at once
There are some ideas that cannot be said all at once. They have to be released slowly, drip by drip, so the listener has time to prepare themselves to understan...
I took my dad for a tram ride in Lisbon
I took my dad for a tram ride in Lisbon. Just as we were arriving at a stop, someone tried to pick his pocket. That is the usual trick, they grab something and ...
You know you're smart when you measure your time to understand new and complex...
You know you're smart when you measure your time to understand new and complex things in hours, and mastery in days. The problem comes when you hit something t...
Bias in AI training isn't inherently a problem—bias is simply preference, and...
Bias in AI training isn't inherently a problem—bias is simply preference, and preference is a natural part of reality. Everyone has biases. What matters is whet...
"I need a job. Something that earns more money than my last job." - A new young
"I need a job. Something that earns more money than my last job." - A new young friend. "What do you do?" - Me "Everything." "Everything is the same as sayin...
Camping in a remote area of Ontario
Camping in a remote area of Ontario. Go to pee in the woods. Moonless, starless, overcast night. Can't see a thing. Forgot flashlight. Oh well, I have an excell...
Have you written a book but, for some reason you are hesitating to publish it?
Have you written a book but, for some reason you are hesitating to publish it? Is something you can't identify holding you back from seeing your book in its fi...
When I was 10 years old, deep in the Canadian wilderness, I camped at the top...
When I was 10 years old, deep in the Canadian wilderness, I camped at the top of a tiny "mountain" on a small island. My father and the rest of the crew were ca...
Me: "Basic universal truth needed for existence
Me: "Basic universal truth needed for existence." Silly internet person: "You can't show me one study that proves that." They need the science priests approval...
Proposing any law that infringes on the 2nd amd should be considered treason...
Proposing any law that infringes on the 2nd amd should be considered treason and oath breaking, the politician proposing it should be removed from office, charg...
My oldest, 11 years old, is putting his little brother, 4 years old, back in...
My oldest, 11 years old, is putting his little brother, 4 years old, back in the bed and says to him. "OK now, time to go back to bed, lay down, and relax; no ...
If I was running for president I would have a team constantly "leaking" stories...
If I was running for president I would have a team constantly "leaking" stories to my enemies and the MSM that were either so absurd that only a journalist coul...
A lot of couples get into domestic "proxy wars"
A lot of couples get into domestic "proxy wars". They are fighting about stupid things to avoid talking about the real issues because thats too painful and req...
Take a charcoal tablet (or two) 30 minutes before you work out
Take a charcoal tablet (or two) 30 minutes before you work out. Heavy exercise causes a bile dump, which makes you start to feel like hot garbage about 45 minu...
I gave a piece of spicy jerky to my oldest boy (10) and he shared a bit with...
I gave a piece of spicy jerky to my oldest boy (10) and he shared a bit with his brother (4). They younger boy looks at it and says "this is the stuff daddy li...
IQ is one necessary component for success
IQ is one necessary component for success. We also need to be: - conscientious enough to do the work and do it well. - open enough to be willing to contemplat...
Recently I've seen people asking about Hexclad frying pans
Recently I've seen people asking about Hexclad frying pans. Hexclad is just a new version of Teflon cookware, hot poisonous garbage. Get yourself some nice ca...
Two nights ago as I was sleeping I felt something touching my chest
Two nights ago as I was sleeping I felt something touching my chest. My 4 year old Henry had climbed into bed with me, put his head against my shoulder and was ...
As I'm limping back from leg day at the gym, I pass the school beside my house
As I'm limping back from leg day at the gym, I pass the school beside my house. A kid looks through the fence and says, "Hi, mister!" I see this same kid almos...
I wonder if the big corporations have given up on the cities and are looking...
I wonder if the big corporations have given up on the cities and are looking for reasons to pull out. That would explain why they dont post up security, don't ...