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Here a truth, there a truth, everywhere a truth…
I have heard a lot lately about “speaking one’s own truth.” It seems a popular notion that truth, like beauty, is in the eye (or mind) of the beholder. I will concede that opinions, perspectives, and emotions are all individual … Continue reading
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CAUTION! Childhood illusions shattered in this blog!
Santa Claus, as we now know him, does not exist. There! I said it. The man, Sinter Niklaas (the Dutch pronunciation of Saint Nicholas) was real. He provided small toys and candy for the little children in his village. Eventually, … Continue reading
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Does Truth Exist?
Before we can determine the nature of truth, we must be convinced that such a thing actually exits. Some might take it so far as to question our own existence, but I think I will concur with Rene Descartes and … Continue reading
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Governator: What Happened?
Five years ago the people of California removed Gray Davis from the governor’s office. The reasons we had for recalling Gov. Davis were mostly centered around his dishonesty concerning the economic situation of the time and his tax plan. Additionally, … Continue reading
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What Next? A Summary of VOTE08
Obviously, we have made history. Some are claiming that they have helped “change the world” and I think that it is a bit premature for that analysis. Electing an African American president does not change the world or even our … Continue reading
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To sum It All Up… The propositions (part 3)
Well, here it all is. For those of you who can’t fill out and mail that absentee ballot or are filled with trepidation of facing the polling place next week. I know what you’re all thinking: “if only I knew … Continue reading
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Fiction, Falacies, and Lies… the propositions (part 1)
With the election less than two weeks away, it behooves us to do a little research into the myriad of propositions proliferating the California ballot this year. Let’s tackle the easy ones first: Propositions 4 and 8. I say “easy” … Continue reading
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Introduction
Since my freshman year of college (perhaps earlier) I have been fascinated with the world of thought. I am curious about how people come to such absolute conclusions about what is true and I am also curious about how so … Continue reading
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Observations on our culture
This past weekend I went with my family and visited one of our favorite local tourist attractions – Apple Hill. We go every year about this time. We always buy a way too expensive lunch and a slice of pie … Continue reading
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Let me explain…
There was actually a lot of thought put into this new layout. The painting on the right is of the disciples on the Sea of Galilee. I don’t know if it is the time when Jesus was sleeping on the … Continue reading