Author Archives: ehurst

Proverbs 19

Posted on September 26, 2015 by ehurst

The world is a hard place. This chapter collects sayings that address what we can honestly expect from fallen humanity, even when we presume a covenant community. Please note that there are two words for “poor” here; one denotes being … Continue reading →

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Resting in the Heart

Posted on September 25, 2015 by ehurst

Excellent article by Bruce Schneier on his security blog: Living in a Code Yellow World references something Jeff Cooper wrote back in the 1980s about self-defense and how your mind works. Quoting Schneier’s summary: In White you are unprepared and … Continue reading →

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Long, Unremarkable Ride

Posted on September 24, 2015 by ehurst

I’m focusing a little harder right now in training as I expect to travel. That is, I am treating my Edgewood like a car and getting used to longer distances wearing more normal clothing and a comfortable pace. Today it … Continue reading →

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Tasting with the Heart

Posted on September 24, 2015 by ehurst

Your heart understands, but your mind may not know what to make of that wisdom. So the conservatives say they are all about that prosperity for everyone, but that’s just a lie to make sure you sucker up to being … Continue reading →

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Saints Will Tribulate

Posted on September 23, 2015 by ehurst

While the roots of our current brand of conservative versus progressive politics are grounded in the social mythology of Germanic tribal types — masculine versus feminine — it’s not that simple any more. The Cult has taken advantage of this … Continue reading →

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Photolog: NE 150th

Posted on September 22, 2015 by ehurst

This was a long, narrow trace that started out from home, straight up Henney Road to Wilshire, east to Indian Meridian and all the way up to NE 150th, and then west back to Hiwasee and straight home for a … Continue reading →

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Sweet Nightmare

Posted on September 21, 2015 by ehurst

I was wide awake dreaming. I sat up in the bed and there at my feet was a TV. I hate TV. But I dreamed that it was on and I was watching the news. I kept dozing off and … Continue reading →

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Photolog: Hefner Road

Posted on September 21, 2015 by ehurst

(Click on any image for a larger view.) This started out as just the reverse of the previous ride: east on SE 29th from home to Post Road, north to the high school, west across Rhapsody Heights to Douglas Boulevard, … Continue reading →

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Proverbs 18

Posted on September 20, 2015 by ehurst

The primary topic here is dealing with the wider society that is not close kin. A critical background element is the recognition that some things should stay in your heart and other things belong in the privacy of the home, … Continue reading →

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Heart-led History Lesson

Posted on September 20, 2015 by ehurst

You won’t get this from the history books because those who write them don’t acknowledge the fundamental truth of our human existence. Do you get tired of hearing about this heart-led stuff? Then go away, because it is the ever-present … Continue reading →

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