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"There never was a good war or a bad peace."
Benjamin Franklin
"Naturally the common people do not want war, neither in Russia, nor in England, nor in America, nor in Germany. That is understood. But after all, it is the leaders of the country who determine policy, and it is always a simple matter to drag the people along, whether it is a democracy, or a fascist dictatorship, or a parliament, or a communist dictatorship. Voice or no voice, the people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders. That is easy. All you have to do is to tell them they are being attacked, and denounce the pacifists for lack of patriotism and exposing the country to danger. It works the same in any country.”
Hermann Göring
"It would be some time before I fully realized that the United States sees little need for diplomacy. Power is enough. Only the weak rely on diplomacy… The Roman Empire had no need for diplomacy. Nor does the United States."
Boutros Boutros-Ghali
"Whate'ers begun in anger ends in shame."
Benjamin Franklin
"Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passions, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence."
John Adams
"Sell not virtue to purchase wealth, nor Liberty to purchase power."
Benjamin Franklin
"Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote."
American Proverb
"It is not our part to master all the tides of the world but to do what is in us for the succor of those years wherein we are set, uprooting the evil in the fields we know, so that those who live after may have clean earth to till. What weather they shall have is not ours to rule."
J.R.R. Tolkien
"Whenever I despair, I remember that the way of truth and love has always won. There may be tyrants and murderers, and for a time, they may seem invincible, but in the end, they always fail. Think of it: always."
Mohandas K. Gandhi
April 26, 2009
I'd sum up Steven with two words: mischievously classy. What I mean by that is that Steven doesn't do anything without a certain air of dignity and regality attached to it. Things are always well thought-out and above and beyond what you'd expect. But with classiness comes the stereotype of stuffy, which Steven isn't. There's always an element of playfulness and edginess to Steven as well... a mixture of "Boy this is fun!" and "Wait, is this legal?!". So that's how I'd put it. Mischievously Classy. And definitely worth getting to know. I'm glad he's my friend.
April 21, 2009
Steven is amazing.
I don't say this lightly. He has grace and charm. He has wit and wisdom. He is articulate and generous. He is scientific and spiritual. He has attained the finest attributes possible for a human being.
I am constantly delighted to find out what he is up to and what he has planned. I am always eager to see his council requested as it never fails to provide insight, compassion, and appropriately applied humor.
He sees the big picture but he also sees the tiny miracles that make it possible. He is smart as the day is long and, rather than make you feel like a simpleton, he uses his smarts to help make you feel smarter too.
I am a better person for having met and known Steven. I consider myself lucky to call him a friend.
April 16, 2009
Smart, funny, supportive...all the things you'd want in a fellow. If you want to talk politics, religion, or other things of content he's good for that too.
Fri, July 3, 2009 - 1:59 PM
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Everyone who came (around 90 people or so) enjoyed a very pleasant experience at the Trapper Creek Holos Festival this weekend. While Anchorage was getting dumped on with rain we were all warm and dry around the campfire (not a drop of rain fell up there) roasting hotdogs, marshmallows, and having a great time.
The participants ranged from a really cool 'ol Senior Citizen Burner couple who made delicious pancakes for everyone in the morning to about ten of us in our 40's and 50's (includi...
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Fri, June 26, 2009 - 11:38 AM
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Yes, the first-ever official Burning Man Organization-sanctioned regional event in Alaska is on for this weekend, 27-28JUN!
So far we have a few more than 50 tickets advance-sold to a bunch of fun people, including several families with kids and teens, so it looks like it will be a friendly crew coming for the campout. Yes, the event is definitely kid-friendly -and there are at least three developmentally disabled young adults coming with their parents, too. All are welcome.
The genera...
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My friend Blakeyboi posted this immortal photo, saying: That's so gay? No THIS is so gay! As most people that know me know, I hate the phrase "that's so gay", and I will call you on it every time if I catch you using it. But if it must be used, use it properly, as if to describe this image.
To which I replied: Nothing like Greco-Roman athletics for developing fine lads, and these two certainly are fine. In the absurd new movie "Land Of The Lost" a character says "That's so gay!" intending ...
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My tribe friend Khrysso Heart LeFey Is A Very Silly Curmudgeon asked an interesting question in his blog today. Khrysso's notion:
"Okay, all of us who complain about how sluggish Tribe has become—
Here's the plan:
What would happen if each of us contributed just ONE post a day to ONE of our tribes that isn't already busy? (For example, tribes.tribe.net/rawadvice certainly doesn't lack for activity—I can't even keep up with it any more!)
Maybe we could ignite some convers...
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Mon, June 22, 2009 - 11:14 AM
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Speaking --as some friends recently were-- of pre-emptive measures when feeling as if one might be headed toward a cold ...just in case 'yal have not seen the recent news about Zicam and Airborne, here are a couple of links.
www.fda.gov/Drugs/DrugSa...ucm166059.htm
www.ftc.gov/opa/2008/08/airborne.shtm
Zicam has been ordered off store shelves and is recommended to be disposed of from home medicine cabinets because it can cause permanent damage a...
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about me
My partner, kids, and I are among those folks who wave at passing traffic, hold signs, and drum during peace demonstrations here in Anchorage. We attend the potlucks, picnics, and fundraisers of the various progressive local groups from PFLAG and GLSEN to the local schools' and candidates' houseparties -as well as taking a turn with hosting such. At the annual Burning Man event in the Black Rock Desert we supported and camped in Kidsville when the kids were younger but now camp and work with the BRC Post Office and crew for the Big Round Cubatron art installation. In general we are fairly well organized, not all that wild/crazy/drunken/rowdy, and are fairly mellow folks (except when pissed off about some stupidity or other of BushCo, a subsidiary of CheneyCo, or by narrow-minded and short-sighted local Alaska prejudice and corruption in government). It is sometimes tough to find the levity on some issues of the day yet also important to retain a sense of humor.
! Gold Star Tribe !,
*~U.S. and Allies Out of Afghanistan!!~*,
808 State!!,
A New Earth BY Eckhart Tolle,
A Queer Tribe,
African Grey Parrots,
Alaskan Burners (and BRC expats),
Alaskan Political Parrot Tree,
Alaskan Progressives,
Amiga Geeks,
Anchorage Shamanic Drumming Circle,
Anchorage, Alaska,
Ask a Moral Philosopher,
Bamboo,
Bees,
Big Island Drummers,
Big Island Gatherings,
Big Island Love,
Biogeeks,
Bunnies, snakes and bitches,
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Re: Alaska Burning Man is on for this weekend!
(in Burning Regions)
Holos was splendid! Check out the photos at holosfestival.com/
Everyone who came (around 90 people or so) enjoyed a very pleasant experience at the Trapper Creek Holos Festival this weekend. While Anchorage was getting dump...
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discussion post on Thu, July 2, 2009 - 2:57 PM
Re: Alaska Burning Man is on for this weekend!
(in holos festival)
Holos 2009 went splendidly!
Everyone who came (around 90 people or so) enjoyed a very pleasant experience at the Trapper Creek Holos Festival this weekend. While Anchorage was getting dumped on with rain we were all warm and dry around the ca...
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discussion post on Thu, July 2, 2009 - 2:00 PM
Re: Alaska Burning Man is on for this weekend!
(in Anchorage, Alaska)
It turned out splendidly!
Everyone who came (around 90 people or so) enjoyed a very pleasant experience at the Trapper Creek Holos Festival this weekend. While Anchorage was getting dumped on with rain we were all warm and dry around the camp...
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discussion post on Thu, July 2, 2009 - 1:57 PM
Re: Drumming Circle 27-28JUN at Trapper Creek
(in Anchorage Shamanic Drumming Circle)
It turned out just splendidly.
There were about six drums in the circle, which we kept trading off with fresh people as our arms tired, with one good 'ol gal who actually knew what she was doing coaching us all along. Sounded good nd was eve...
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discussion post on Thu, July 2, 2009 - 1:54 PM
Holos 2009 was a complete success!
(in Alaskan Burners (and BRC expats))
Everyone who came (around 90 people or so) enjoyed a very pleasant experience at the Trapper Creek Holos Festival this weekend. While Anchorage was getting dumped on with rain we were all warm and dry around the campfire (not a drop of rain fell...
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discussion post on Thu, July 2, 2009 - 1:51 PM
LOST final season notes
(in LOST - ABC TV)
Today FARK.com sayeth:
"Lost" writers request, receive extra episode for the final season, saying they couldn't possibly explain what the heck the Smoke Monster is in only 17 hours
...and provides this link (potential spoiler alert: do no...
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discussion post on Wed, July 1, 2009 - 6:38 PM
Can iMix scripts be embedded (functionally) on tribe profile &/or blog pages...
(in ! Gold Star Tribe !)
...and/or in posts to a tribe?
My first-ever iMix has been prepped for sharing with the LOST - ABC TV tribe but I am experiencing difficulty in figuring out how to embed the iMix script at my tribe profile so folks can just click on it and go d...
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discussion post on Thu, June 25, 2009 - 12:29 PM
Roadside Rockhounding
(in Anchorage, Alaska)
Some rockhound friends are coming up from the Lower 48 to attend Alaska's Burning Man festival this weekend and want to know if there are any spots along the road system from Seward to Denali which are an easy win for picking up some nice specim...
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discussion post on Thu, June 25, 2009 - 9:52 AM
LOST Poll on Facebook
(in LOST - ABC TV)
The three options listed on Facebook's LOST poll for the question "What do you think the island is?" are:
Heaven
Purgatory
Just really bad luck.
Despite all of the Catholic iconography in LOST, could it really all have that simplisti...
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discussion post on Wed, June 24, 2009 - 1:40 AM
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