Life is hard. Scratch that. Life is VERY, VERY hard. But do we have to make it harder? Stoic philosophy says no, and I tend to agree. “The beatings will continue until morale improves” is arguably one of the funniest quotes I’ve ever heard. I have no attribution for it, and frankly, I don’t haveContinue reading “The Beatings Will Continue Until Morale Improves”
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July Rain
Sweet, the merry river flows, Down, the pouring rain, Fill the stream, and creek, and pool And rush the waterfall To the pond! The water goes And springs burst forth their gain Summer water, summer bliss Pooled in lake and sea Joy poured out upon my head Wherever it may be July rain and thunderstormContinue reading “July Rain”
End of Day
I am at rest, after a long, long day. I have everything I need. I am fed, I have clean water, I have shelter. I have love and a community of good friends. I am blessed beyond measure. Truly, what need of mine has not been met? Bless the Lord, oh my soul. For whoContinue reading “End of Day”
The Cult of Negativity
This is the worst. These people suck. This is not enough. I cannot be happy. These events are too wrong to fix. Everything is going to collapse. We’ve heard these words before. On the news, on YouTube, on Facebook, wherever. The feedback cycle has gotten out of control. The negativity has reached a point ofContinue reading “The Cult of Negativity”
Modern Survival Arkansas 