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December 26, 2020
Dumb Joke #6: I’m not a Gaijin, I’ve been in Japan for almost 20 years. I’m Gaijinese!
I’m here the rest of the year folks.
December 25, 2020
Well, once again, if you only write in the topics that Medium favors and use really good click bait…
Well, once again, if you only write in the topics that Medium favors and use really good click bait headlines, like "How a Earned Buttloads of Cash on Medium...." yeah, you might make it into the .0001% that make a living from Medium.
But, if you just write quality stuff that you are passionate about, don't expect much from Medium. It's all about the algorithms. Good and great writing takes a backseat most of the time here.
Thank you. It's stuff like this that keeps me writing. Appreciate it.
Thank you. It's stuff like this that keeps me writing. Appreciate it.
December 24, 2020
The Hamster Trials Diary Entry #9
So, my son Kai saw a Youtube video of a guy teasing his hamster with treats. While sort of funny, I had to explain to Kai that it was…
Excelent point.
Excelent point. I think your question has produced some of the greatest literature in history. And I'm not sure any of those authors were able to completely answer the question either.
But 150 words might be a great jumping off point for something longer in the future.
December 23, 2020
I would say neither.
I would say neither. Good or bad are based on current perceptions. Give a close read to any of the ancient "holy books". By modern standards, many of their moral and ethical laws are horrific.
And there's no way around the crocodile in our brain stems which only "moral imperatives" are:
Do I run from it? Do I fight it? Do I mate with it? Do I eat it? Or possibly all four.
Considering what's in store due to Climate Change, a lower population is probably not a bad thing…
Considering what's in store due to Climate Change, a lower population is probably not a bad thing though.
50 Day Challenge Update: Week 5
Daily Challenge 1. stretch 2. write 3. meditate 4. promoting my books and blog. An update on how my personal challenge is going.
