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Stop the Big Lie

Russia is split politically, just like the USA. Some support the big lie, and others are devastated by what's happening. This is why we have to never allow a selfish tyrant access to our highest political office. The fate of the world cannot be dictated by madmen. The truth is real, and lies are distrucive--regardless of the political affiliation they spawn from.

New Leadership Needed

"That is a peaceful, sovereign society captain. No I don't think we should attack." "Tell you what, let's go down to sickbay, and Spock can drive the ship..."

Quiet Reflection

It is during those quiet moments of being alone, when I can think most clearly. I can analyze the world, the universe, my self. I can hear sounds inside of my body. It's when I reflect on how all things change or die. It's when I get my best ideas and when I replay my blunders and realize my success. Aging isn't fun, but experience brings understanding. The world is often too noisy for reflection. So I unplug and listen to my heartbeat. Knowing this too can't last forever. I think about how to make this day count. -KJC

Acknowledging Human Nature

I think it's human nature to take the people who are close for granted. To look for things off in the distance without seeing what is right next to you. To travel a thousand miles to visit a place, and yet, to have never explored your own city. To follow a writer or musician from far away, yet ignore an artist from your hometown. It's okay. Because someone else is often watching and listening.

The Value of Diverse News

From what I understand, there is a difference between the Russians who only speak Russian, and those who also speak English. This is to be expected. The ones who speak English are able to digest news from other sources other than the Russian state.

Children's Hospital Bombed

Take Away the Keys to the Kremlin

Putin's New Book

On sale nowhere!

Hiking the Bluffs

Steak, Asparagus, Rotini & Mushroom Sauce

The Painted Forest

Putin Makes Words Illegal

The Russian government, more accurately the Putin Administration, has now made it a criminal offense to refer to the attack on Ukraine, with the words, "War," "Invasion," or "Assault." This is due to what the Putin Administration is calling fake news. This reminds me of former United States president Trump, who used the term fake news frequently when he was caught telling lies. Regardless, this will make journalism much more difficult for anyone under the influence of Putin's Russia. But I will try to break it down so that everyone is happy. From now on instead of using the word "War," we will use "Putin." Instead of using the word "Invasion," we will use "unprovoked attack." Instead of the word "Assault," we will use the word "murdering." In the interest of not spreading fake news, that means that, Putin's unprovoked attack, is murdering Ukrainian civilians.

Trump Pressured Ukraine

Remember when Donald Trump pressured Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy into supporting his conspiracy theories about Joe (and son Hunter) Biden? Remember how Zelenskyy refused to lie even though Trump blocked payment of a (U.S.) congressionally mandated military aid package to Ukraine? Remember how Trump tried to make it look like Ukraine interfered in the 2016 U.S. elections--instead of Russia? Remember how Trump said Vladimir Putin is a genius for invading Ukraine? Do you think it's possible that Trump is a puppet who Putin can influence to do his bidding? Could they be working together? Or is this big string of evidence just a huge coincidence? https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trump%E2%80%93Ukraine_scandal

Toasty Dogs

There were no hotdog buns at Aldi today. Supply shortages... My wife is working late, which means me and my son wanted cheddar brats. So, I made my version of "Toasty Dogs." I ate them at my elementary school a long, long time ago... My son said they were good! I thought so too.

War is Murder

The word “ war ,” carries a number of (ideas and) meanings. It is even embedded into many cultures, as the way for young men to prove their strength and courage. But war, also means death, torture, destruction and sorrow. War, after all, is more accurately defined as, “state sanctioned murder.” We condemn street gangs for shooting and killing each other. Sometimes they kill innocent civilians as well. And war, does exactly the same thing—except it has been sanctioned (and ordered) by a government (or organized group) against another (and its population). As we seem to believe that we are more advanced than our predecessors, and more intelligent than animals, it seems that our large brains and amazing communications skills are being underutilized and greed and the need to dominate and injure is still coursing through humanity. Make no mistake. War is murder. And those who use war to promote their interests, are murderers of the worst kind.