Category: Blog
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Is Michael Crichton The Writer Of Our Time?
I’ve read most of what was written by Michael Crichton. You know, the guy that wrote Jurassic Park? The guy who made the story that the HBO hit show West World was based? You know, the guy who was responsible for ER (the show)? For a long time I would easily and quickly say that…
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Experiments in Thought
As I’ve stated before, I do wish to start writing more essays/posts that have a social-commentary and political bent. This is one such attempt. Honestly, it might be rough for a bit as I hone my skills and ideas. Whether or not it is done well, it feels like a good idea to share throughout…
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Words to Ponder #7
“Nothing taught by force stays in the soul.” Plato I didn’t know about this quote until today. Even thousands of years ago people knew that a person who was not engaged in learning — who didn’t want to learn, would likely not. It’s not unlike the adage, “you can lead a horse to water…” Yet,…
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Distracted
As I drive around, there is a temptation. A temptation to yell, scream, to throw my hands in the air in dismay. At every junction there appears to be someone who does something that can only be described as stupid and dangerous. This many people can’t not know how to drive. And we all on…
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The Updates of June
It’s June. The weather is oscillating between really pleasant to unbearably hot (above 80). Mostly, there has been little rain, making it simultaneously nice in that there is little humidity, but terrible as I watch my lawn turn brown and my flowers scream out for water. Such is the life of an adult, concerned about…
Jeremy C Kester 