Tag Archives: culture

Recommended Listening: Judith de los Santos

Posted on December 11, 2011 by ehurst

You cannot compare artists objectively. You can only say what it is you like most. That’s what art is about. I suppose for some of us, music does that. It touches something inside, and for each of us, there is … Continue reading →

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The Right Tribe

Posted on December 10, 2011 by ehurst

Most Christians today are ill-equipped to understand what’s happening in places like France. I’ve been watching for some years the rise of right-wing nationalist groups in Europe. I won’t pretend I know the subject well, because that would require staying … Continue reading →

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Reprise: Linux Elitism

Posted on December 6, 2011 by ehurst

I stand by my almost-three-year old post about the elitist attitude of Linux fans. To restate in fewer words, the attitude of Linux users reflects to a large degree that of the developers. The Open Source culture is developer-centric. The … Continue reading →

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Cain Don't Know Game

Posted on November 3, 2011 by ehurst

As a management tool, nothing compares to Game. Be the man. Your number one concern in life is the mission. Know what that is for you, and never deviate from the course. It’s largely the same for men and women, … Continue reading →

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Close Encounters: Be the Third Kind

Posted on October 25, 2011 by ehurst

For the Christian Mystic, it’s never about himself. What follows presumes you are acquainted with my numerous rants about Christian Mysticism. It’s always about the Truth, and our mission is to manifest the Truth, drawing all the attention in that … Continue reading →

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Just in Case: Caveat

Posted on October 15, 2011 by ehurst

Let’s pretend for a moment, in some future events, my prophetic announcements about war with Iran turn out to be inaccurate. Under the Laws of Moses, you should stone me, since I dared to declare, “Thus saith the Lord.” Besides … Continue reading →

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Enclave: Sanity Asylum

Posted on October 5, 2011 by ehurst

When the world is insane, you build a safe place to remain sane. For all the world it looks like a cult in a compound. Yet, when the world is crazy, it’s opinion cannot be taken seriously. Threats, yes, we … Continue reading →

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Welcoming the Mobile Era

Posted on October 3, 2011 by ehurst

James Kendrick at ZDNet says the PC is not necessarily dead, but the mobile device is definitely the central figure in consumer technology. He notes the PC has regained its old image as that thing you use at work. Frankly … 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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Music and Self-Deception

Posted on September 23, 2011 by ehurst

I’m not a real musician. I just happen to be able to sing some, and can almost read music — I can pick out the correct notes on a keyboard, but can’t actually play. People tend to like my singing, … Continue reading →

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