NonEntity's blog

A comment I made elsewhere has raised a bunch of confusion and a bit of ire. For me, it's an important concept, and so I will attempt to see if I can communicate how I see the issue.

The original statement was:

I really have a hard time with statements such as, "The human body is designed..."

I made this statement in a reply to a post that Mama Liberty had made:

But on to my point... I really have a hard time with statements such as, "The human body is designed..."

And then proceeded to explain why I thought statements of that nature were less than optimal.

I was then chastised for interpreting or ascribing ill thoughts to Mama.

A refreshing look at the same old stuff - from another point on the mental compass - by Michael Rozeff

I’ll get it later is the photographer’s worst enemy. We ended up returning via a different route, and I wasn’t able to get the photo I wanted. My first lesson learned: never ever think “I’ll get it later”.

This comes from an article on photographing disaster scenes. In this case he (Neil Creek) was shooting the devastation of the recent fires in Australia, but no matter...

Yesterday's perusal of ideas of the present, in combination with the sum total of all other collected ideas from prior yesterdays, sparked a mind storm of synthesis for me. I've yet to make anything coherent from it in the way of transferable ideation, but rather than let it go to waste I want to share the bits in case they might similarly inspire others, which is the entire idea.

Have fun! (I can suggest that each of these links is well worth pursuing.)

Just when you thought life could not POSSIBLY get any better... I just came from the grocery store wherein there was on display, for my and other potential consumer's consideration........ a Lindt Gourmet CHILI infused chocolate bar. Say WHAT??? Yes. You read that right, Chocolate AND Chili in one convenient package. Damn but it was good.

I claim no responsibility for what anyone may do with this information.

- NonE

A more accurate and "user friendly" term for the process commonly known as taxation.

- NonE

I flashed on something last night. Since the inauguration I don't think that I have seen one single photo, mention or sound-bite about Bush. NONE! Considering what we've got in exchange I don't know that it's been an improvement, but I must say it is so refreshing not to have that smarmy piece of crap in front of my eyes and ears anymore. Can you imagine the world sans politicians en toto? Not even Disneyland goes that far. Man, would that be something or what? You know what's a shame? I don't think Robert A. Heinlein had any children. Now THAT is almost criminal.

- NonE

In reading an article in the March '08 Edition of Liberty Magazine which reviews a book on the life of von Mises, "Mises: The Last Knight of Liberalism," by Jorg Guido Hulsmann, I was caught by this quote of Mises, which mirrors my own thoughts exactly.

Political ideas which have dominated the public mind for decades cannot be refuted by rational arguments. They must run their course in life and cannot collapse otherwise than in great catastrophes.

And so I quote a great buffoon: "Bring it ON!"

- NonE

"The U.S. is the Bernie Madoff of countries." - Peter Schiff

And you have noticed, haven't you, that when "they" claim Madoff's scheme is the biggest of all Ponzi schemes they fail to mention "Social Security" which makes Madoff look like a child's lemonade stand compared with Wal-Mart.

Back to your regularly scheduled programing...

- NonE

Music. Music. Music. We are blessed, it seems, with the ability to hear and create music. Most of my life has been filled with the stuff. My parents loved it and so I grew up in a house filled with music and the love of it. I was taken to concerts on occasion and educated further in the magic rhythms. I have an extensive music collection, on vinyl, 1/4 inch reel to reel, cassette, CD and now on my computer's hard drives. My mother even has some of hers on lacquer 78 R.P.M. disks, wherein resides one of my favorite recordings of all, "Love Me or Leave Me," by a very young Sammi Davis, Jr.

But lately I've found that I don't listen to music as I used to. I don't have it on all the time, selecting the mood I want to be in and then programing myself through the disks or tracks that I inject into my consciousness stream modulation channels.

Just when you thought it was safe to go in the water again...

This article at Mercola is worth some consideration.

The bottom line is that if a processed food label includes “vegetable oil” as an ingredient, you can be absolutely sure you’re about to consume either interesterified fats, or trans fats.

And on another front, John McDougall has an article at Lew's Place which is of interest. The information I get from McDougall seems to be in contradiction to that I've found at Weston Price Foundation's site, and I'm not sure what to make of all of this. But for those who are seriously interested in healthy nutrition, I suggest that both of these places seem to have messages worthy of serious investigation.

The arrogance we humans have regarding our position as "holders of the light" of intelligence, morality, and general top-of-the-heap stuff quite amazes me at times. This article just blew me away. Read it. It'll tickle you if nothing else.

The female California two-spotted octopus swam to the top of her tank, disassembled a valve with her powerful arm, and released at least 200 gallons (757 liters) of seawater into nearby exhibits and offices.

- NonE

I just ran across a post on a blog about the work of Lynn Margulis. We've had some discussions here regarding the precision with which words "should" be used, and I found this particular post to be relevant as it discusses this issue as it impacts research itself. Jorge, you may find it of interest. I also wish to say that it does not necessarily form an excuse for any shortcomings I may have in my own communication skills, I just thought it well written and important to consider.

The idea of Customary Law has been informing my thoughts now for several years, since first I read in Bill Bradford's (R.I.P.) "Liberty" magazine about the Somali Customary Law.
Today at Lew Rockwell's place is an article by Lila Rajiva which really bears reading as it reflects upon the very nature of law and how humans behave in social settings.