Tag: Ethics
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Survival Of The Fittest?
Survival of the Fittest? There’s not enough to go around,so we’ve been constantly told, and thus solda bill of goods that profit theself-proclaimed, privileged few. Who, living in obscene opulence, stolenfrom wage slaves and the poor, subsidizedby governments, their cronies in power,enabled by want-to-be entitled elitists of all stripes. Mandarins of the status-quo dismiss the…
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We Are All Philosophers
We Are All Philosophers I describe myself as a ‘cynical optimist’. I liken it to a katana (Japanese long sword)… my core being optimism, softer, more malleable, more open and hopeful, which is encased in hardened and finely honed cynicism… for cutting through all the philosophical (sophistry), political, and social junk (BS). The thing about…
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Save Our VA Protest – Tucson 12/26/25
There were only three of us walking the line at the Ajo gate for the shift change (6:30am-8:30am) for the Tucson VA. The traffic was lighter today than usual, and not just because of the holiday. The VA has not been filling critical positions for a while now and has laid off many for “efficiency”…
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Season’s Greetings
Happy Solstice – Happy Yule – Merry Christmas… In this season of light regaining assendence over darkness, of the rotation of the seasons, the resurgence of new life across our nothern hemisphere, may you all find peace, love, and grace in your celebrations and commitments, in all your dealings and relationships. –LE
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For What It’s Worth – The Hut Lounge
Here’s an older one that sums up parts of my misguided youth… My memoir covers this portion of my life in more detail…; -) For What It’s Worth – The Hut Lounge ‘Something’s happening here…’ Buffalo Springfield on the jukeboxLinda Lane slayed us with herintricate guitar work andsensuous vocals ‘What it is ain’t exactly clear…’…
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That Depends…
Are you a good judge of character? In my youth and young adulthood? Definitely not; two failed marriages, religious cult associations, and near lifestyle induced death would seem to indicate. In my current phase of life, I’ve been much better at it, as my nearly 30-year relationship with my current partner and my small but…
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Decluttering
Decluttering getting ridof thingsI don’t need also includesopinions and ideasnow irrelevant keep what’simportant and trueopen to life’s menu choosing onlywhat I like and needin uncluttered rooms to dance and playopen my mindeach and every day –LE – 12/21/25
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Self-actualizatoin
Self-actualization from early youthtried to figure outwho I was andwhere I fit in life’sscheme don’t think Dadreally wanted kidsMom did, but apparentlynot very proud ofher brood fairness an issue tome from an early ageglasses inflicted at threeand a frail form wellinto puberty while peers primpedand preened I ponderedheritage, destinyand self-improvement, yesI did some primping, too…
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Save Our VA Protest – Tucson – 12/19/25
There were only 3 of us at the Ajo gate, but around 30 at the 6th Ave entrance for this mornings shift change. The 6th Ave gate was covered from around 7:30 AM on. We covered the Ajo gate from 6:30-8:30 AM. Responses today were similar to last week, from 70-80% responding and no negatives…
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White Bird
White Birdby It’s A Beautiful Day [Verse 1]White bird in a golden cageOn a winter’s day, in the rainWhite bird in a golden cageAlone [Verse 2]The leaves blow ‘cross the long, black roadTo the darkened sky in its rageBut the white bird just sits in her cageUnknown[Chorus]White bird must fly, she will die [Instrumental Break]…
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