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the nature of reality

[transcription of a recording called voice002, 3897216 bytes. date unknown] I want to talk about the nature of reality and our place in it. Its a difficult question because its ultimately unresolvable. Its very difficult for a thing to contemplate… Continue Reading →

the fall fun fest

This afternoon was the fall fun fest down at the church. It’s an annual fund raiser with a variety of activities including a homemade hot salsa taste test competition. Two weeks ago, Liz and I went to mass together and… Continue Reading →

Just ignore reality, maybe it will go away.

[… in reply to a note from my brother Jim …] Message received and noted. Damn the bastids. However, we remain balanced with equanimity due to a healthful residue of blissful ignorance. Apropos the delayed reply, though, here’s today’s fun… Continue Reading →

belize adventure

hi all, just wanted to send you a note that we made it here safe and sound after some adventure. picture this: a classic two story white stucco hacienda, with high ceilings, a first class kitchen, giant porch, great room,… Continue Reading →

Creepus Jersiam in Hamptonia est

Here’s something to think about. There are resort hotels on the beach near Montauk, on Long Island, just east of Hither Hills State Park, where camping reservations need to be made a year in advance. You can book rooms at… Continue Reading →

die kunst der fugue

i will tell you right now and without reservation that bach’s “die kunst der fugue” is the highest musical achievement in all of human endeavor. it is really more than that, it is among the highest artistic achievements of all… Continue Reading →

cancer epidemiology conspiracy theory

one of the known effects of certain pollutants is to emulate the effects of estrogen. you could easily track this if certain data about the epidemiology of cancer were more widely available. its amazing in this era of the internet… Continue Reading →

cities on I-40

cities on I-40 (with intersecting and overlapping us highways…) wilmington raleigh greensboro, nc 74 knoxville nashville memphis 412 little rock 412 norman, ok. (412 veers north to tulsa) amarillo 70, 34 albequerque 84, 54 flagstaff 191 bakersfield 95, 93 I-40… Continue Reading →

another rumination on the art of fugue

today’s thought is that bach’s art of fugue was unfinished at his death, but was a massive bomb to future generations of musicians and even some philosophers. to me, one of its most interesting aspects, is that like many of… Continue Reading →

bruce springsteen is great

I think bruce springsteen is a great songwriter. but I always got the feeling he wanted to be more than he actually was. like he was always itchy and climbing, always a little uncomfortable in his own skin. if you… Continue Reading →

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