“Conservativism” ranges from wanting to preserve a nostalgic fantasy of a far flung past to wanting to preserve a nostalgic fantasy of four (adjusted for inflation) minutes ago.
What is Conservatism?
Going Analog
As we reduce the electronics around us, we’ve been on the lookout for analog solutions. Today we scoured the Pennsbury Chadds Ford Antique Mall for a particular device.
None of these clocks use batteries, and almost none of them were in working order.
Below is one of two little clocks we found today.
And these were a couple more fun finds.
Work Smarter, Not Harder
I’ve always disliked that phrase. So much of what I’ve achieved has been through working harder than the next guy. I’ve also been blessed with a mind that gives me the opportunity to work smarter.
Each can be an effective strateg in its own right. In soccer I can outwork and outlast equally, or more, skilled opponents. Given more time, I can increase my skill and have that as a tool to supplement my tenaciousness.
Work hard, and while you do so, think about how to improve efficiency.
Hitsugibune
Dracule Mihawk carries an absurdly large sword and captains one of the smallest ships found in the world of Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece.
The Hitsugibune is coffin shaped and adorned with green-flamed candles. This was the last detail I added and was an extra joy as we own just two green flame elements. I’ve never seen much use for them, but they are perfect in this build.
The mast is a scaled-up version of the hilt of Mihawk’s sword. That sword may also appear in our Delaware Fun-A-Day exhibit.
Theater and History and Synchronicity: #30DaysOfArtChallenge
This is exciting. We just completed a few lessons on ancient Greek art in the Tom Woods course on Western Civilization. Euripides’ Medea was featured and I’ve just discovered that the Resident Ensemble Players at University of Delaware are performing it next month.
Modern Parenting Tropes Are Shit
Teaching boys to approach relationships in this manner is disgusting.
This is toxic masculinity as promoted by women.
I’m dead serious.
You want name brand? Pay for it. You want to lend things out? Learn to not expect them back. Treat every woman as honestly as you treat your mom. And for God’s sake, treat your mom with integrity. Even if she wants you to deceive other women.
Nextdoor Endorsement
Head over to Nextdoor.com and sign up. Now.
It’s neighborhood specific, but always provides entertainment. Right now, we’re laughing about cougars, undercover police impersonators, and too much “skunk” being smoked “everywhere by everyone” in suburban Delaware.
This is an unpaid endorsement. I’m just trying to spread the joy.
The Wolves are in Your Flock
I’m not concerned with attacks from outside Christianity when much of the church leadership is taking it apart fom the inside.
Just a Naughty Pig
The Female Peacock
A female peacock is referred to as a pea.