Category: Philosophy

Think deep.

  • Literally, I’m going to do this

    Years ago (2006 to be specific), as a fan of the show Boston Legal, I developed a form of anger management practice for myself by modeling my responses after James Spader’s character Alan Shore. Before speaking, I would ask myself, "What would Alan Shore do?" (WWASD)

    I did this for several weeks with much success before confiding my plan with my wife. Now she is aware and periodically calls out, “you’re doing it now!” with a grin. I tilt my chin up slightly, give a Mona Lisaesque smile, and reply, “of course I am.”

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    WWASD do was fun and tempered me well. Today I’ve decided to take inspiration from another character. So, friend who reads my words, do not be surprised if I see you in public and say something like, "Hello driver who parks car poorly" or "Neighbor I only see when you need something" or "Well endowed, large breasted friend of mine." The time has come for me to channel and embody Dave Bautista’s character from Guadian’s of the Galaxy, Drax. So, what would Drax say? WWDS.

  • Thank you Internet!

    Trying to get rich by playing the lottery is like trying to commit suicide by flying on commercial airlines.

  • Why does it take a lifetime?

    This slow death is killing me.

  • Duty

    I slept, and dreamed that life was beauty;
    I woke, and found that life was duty.

  • Of Grasshoppers

    Student: I drive to work each day thinking of the numerous ways I failed my children.
    Master: Yet you go to work every day.

  • 7 Cups of Tea, by Lu Tong (795 – 835 CE)

    The first cup kisses away my thirst,
    and my loneliness is quelled by the second.
    The third gives insight worthy of ancient scrolls,
    and the fourth exiles my troubles.
    My body becomes lighter with the fifth,
    and the sixth sends word from immortals.
    But the seventh—oh the seventh cup—
    if I drink you, a wind will hurry my wings
    toward the sacred island.
    Translated by Christopher Nelson

  • Of Grasshoppers

    Student: I’m fighting depression.
    Master: You’d be happier putting your fight elsewhere.

  • Of Grasshoppers

    Student: No one listens.
    Master:

  • Of Grasshoppers

    Student: I just want to be happy.
    Master: A flower just wants a little sunshine.

  • Of Grasshoppers

    Student: I hate my life.
    Master: Can you choose a different one ?

  • Passion

    Stars have blossomed in the night sky
    The last wafts of smoke rise into the purple
    Framed by tall pines covering the horizons
    The flames have subsided
    A loud crack, snap, pops from a remaining log
    In the ashen pit
    A bright red glows within the coals
    Oranges and yellows echo the memory of the recent fire
    And emits warmth
    A memory of the burning, passion
    Stars vanish
    One by one millions of years after they extinguish
    Violently
    The sky darkens
    Stars disappear more quickly
    Clouds blanket the purple turning the sky
    First grey then black
    Thunder claps and the first rain drop
    Falls on the coals with a sizzle
    Hot timber in the pit screams
    An ember is splashed
    It winces, darkening
    Then resists, glowing more strongly
    Water falls from the sky, faster
    Pouring
    The ember glances around
    Seeing other embers doused
    Forever
    Fewer to support each other
    Chilling
    Yet the ember fights on
    Striving to produce
    Heat
    But losing
    The fight
    The light
    Gone.

    Beneath a bed of ashes
    So wet on the surface
    Awaits an ember
    Feeling the cold
    Holding onto its own heat
    In hopes to be discovered
    Uncovered
    Resurrected
    To bring forth a fire.

  • Just say yes