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A Disturbance in the Force

Posted on October 2, 2011 by ehurst

There is a disturbance in the Force, millions of souls crying out. I wish it was that simple, because the reality of such things is more complex. Mostly it’s nearly impossible to explain. All day long there’s been this apprehension, … Continue reading →

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Poverty, Predation and Protest: Confluence

Posted on October 1, 2011 by ehurst

A confluence of events is looking nasty. This is merely my own human thinking. Does anyone question rising poverty in the US? Consider: The size of the economy is shrinking, because fewer and fewer players are involved in it. Many … Continue reading →

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The Tao of Spiritual Writing

Posted on October 1, 2011 by ehurst

All truth is God’s truth. When some ancient pagan religion manifests a thread of understanding consistent with Scripture, I’m obliged to give credit for getting something right. Terms such as Zen and Tao have already passed into common English usage, … Continue reading →

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Myth of Lothario

Posted on September 30, 2011 by ehurst

It’s not that there are no Lotharios out there, but they are rare. When you begin to collect facts and use them to displace mythology, it’s amazing how it can change your understanding of things. Your reflexes and instincts shift … Continue reading →

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Ego Suspension

Posted on September 29, 2011 by ehurst

Been powerful sick the last couple of days. Something I ate wreaked havoc in my digestive system, shutting it down except for sheer physical processes. Not fun. It has hindered my writing because I couldn’t leave the house. Most of … Continue reading →

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Collection of Asides

Posted on September 28, 2011 by ehurst

Several small things on my mind today. 1. I’m a little concerned about official belligerence toward Pakistan. This won’t be the same as bullying Iraq and Afghanistan, or places like Libya and Somalia. I tend to think China doesn’t kid … Continue reading →

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Worth Doing

Posted on September 27, 2011 by ehurst

My frequent attacks on Aristotelian epistemology do not mean the whole thing is utterly useless. I’ve often said it has its place, however limited. I’ve also said the ancients would recognize it if they had encountered it, because it was … Continue reading →

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Climatic Recompense

Posted on September 26, 2011 by ehurst

We spent the entire summer in drought, with temperatures above 100° F (38C) more than 50 days (our previous record). It was rough, but not dramatic. Rare is the summer we don’t see such temperatures at least some days, so … Continue reading →

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New Series for Prophecy Students

Posted on September 25, 2011 by ehurst

For those who follow my Prophet’s Academy training stuff, I’ve started a new series on marriage and the family household on my other blog.

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Watching Economics News This Weekend

Posted on September 24, 2011 by ehurst

Because most people know so little about economics, TPTB don’t knock out the alternative econ-news sites so quickly as the others. That’s a good thing if you know economics, but it’s opaque to the sheeple. What little they do know … Continue reading →

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