after thoughts

Don't live the American dream. Live your dream.

  • Political schemes and guesses

    While perusing my G+ page, I came across the above – and it seemed to hit home with the three ring circus – known fondly as the Road to the White House. Just to get this out – I think Hilary is going to win. No, I don’t support her.  I don’t like her.  Yes,… Read more

  • The past present future: 1984

    1984 is a wonderful novel penned by Orwell somewhere in the late 1940s.  (1949, I think.)  If you’re unfamiliar, the novel, set roughly 30 years before the date it was supposed to happen, is the birth of the Thought Police, Big Brother, and thoughtcrime, and other words that have (oddly and easily) become part of… Read more

  • My Fairy Tale Life

    For some reason, the tale of Snow White has always held a special fascination for me.  Sure, there’s a lot of psychological thought in the tale – so much that Freud would be proud. Beyond that, however, the character seems to be a bit one-sided, but maybe with the potential for growth.  It’s the potential… Read more

  • Trustful Americans

    Yesterday, Indiana started early voting for the quickly approaching November elections.  This is a blessing – and a curse. Blessing – voters, such as those with busy schedules, physical concerns, or who are elderly, can conveniently chose s time, location, and will, hopefully avoid standing in long lines.  Early voting encourages participation. Curse – the… Read more

  • 1:17 a.m.

    All We Ever Knew The Head and the Heart You don’t see why your world has no love to give Well, what goes around comes around I know sometimes you get so caught in a dream But now it’s time to wake up from this It’s time to make up for it It’s time to… Read more

  • Isn’t moderation extreme?

    Moderation: The avoidance of extremes, rather related to behavior, political, financial, spiritual… i.e. – don’t go overboard.  don’t try to be perfect. Just live as the world presents itself – try to find the fabled Truth Cue music: Ya Take The good ya take the bad ya take em both and thare ya have The… Read more

  • The Village Ordinary

    According to the sign – I hope it’s readable.  It was when I took the picture. – a Village Ordinary was a place for horse-n-buggy travelers to find a fixed price bed and meal.  They were located at a convenient 15 mile intervals (remember, we’re talking Mr. Ed as the main means to move), provided… Read more

  • Oops! Let me Band-Aid that

    If you’re around me long enough, you’ll figure out that I pin a lot of stuff on culture – particularly how men and women are treated, raised, and referred to.  I know society isn’t to blame for all of our ills, it is a significant contributing factor that’s slow to change. Let’s start with some… Read more

  • And one day Ed walks into a bar…

    Of course, Ed probably will never just walk into a bar.  He’s (She?  Why be sexist?) is invited, welcomed, and is probably considered a relief.  It’s something that, theoretically, understands, supports, and is always present. Still, just like a bad boyfriend or girlfriend, Ed is patient, controlling, and selfish.  The disease likes to prey on… Read more

  • If Starbucks jumped off a cliff`

    I’ve learned something today –  Starbucks Cinnamon Dolce Latte is not my cup of latte.  Nor, to add salted caramel to the wound, Salted Caramel is not my cup of frappuccino either. I’m highly disappointed. At the House, Starbucks seems to be a ruling favorite.  It was an extra special treat that was coveted by… Read more