tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580258.post539430860505465711..comments2024-03-28T20:04:20.286-07:00Comments on One Cʘsmos: Degrade and ConquerGagdad Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14249005793605006679noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580258.post-49261245756242939802010-04-01T07:59:59.932-07:002010-04-01T07:59:59.932-07:00"Labor to keep alive in your breast that litt..."Labor to keep alive in your breast that little celestial fire called conscience."Susannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16381272662339466736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580258.post-15276376762028983722010-04-01T07:59:31.547-07:002010-04-01T07:59:31.547-07:00Well, anybody who wishes to help us out, please fe...Well, anybody who wishes to help us out, please feel free to leave a comment in support of educational freedom. Increasing federalization of schools gives ammo to those who want to regulate and strangulate homeschooling, especially as it puts the lie to progressive notions of education (imagine, non-certified individuals--parents, no less--doing a better job than a state institution!).Susannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16381272662339466736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580258.post-17764408563127624682010-04-01T07:39:40.266-07:002010-04-01T07:39:40.266-07:00Susannah said "Van, you might be interested: ...Susannah said "Van, you might be interested: Common Core State Standards Initiative (i.e., push to nationalize educational standards)."<br /><br />Yep, and it's getting worse as the Govt gets even more involved in defining the 'material' to be taught <a href="http://phibetacons.nationalreview.com/post/?q=ZjliNzVmMmRmYjUxYWUxOWE2MWVkM2EyN2YzMmE4ZTM=" rel="nofollow">Feds to Meddle with College Textbooks</a>; another item handily begun by Bush, along with 'No Child Left Behind' (and TARP... sigh), which Obamao is working to capitalize on.<br /><br />And speaking of zombies and vampires, the Race To The Top program which we stopped in Missouri, is getting a revival by the School Czar (well... same thing) is making a bid to get in on the second go around.<br /><br />Monsters. No matter how many times you kill them, they just keep coming back to unlife.Van Harveyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08470413719262297062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580258.post-9766801058586100642010-04-01T07:33:34.843-07:002010-04-01T07:33:34.843-07:00Speaking of ordering oneself first, here's so...<a href="http://donnayoung.org/penmanship/gw-notebook.htm" rel="nofollow">Speaking of ordering oneself first, </a> here's some copywork one of my children did one year. He's a fine example.Susannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16381272662339466736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580258.post-30784299098511777342010-04-01T06:54:28.895-07:002010-04-01T06:54:28.895-07:00Magnus said "Unfortunately, they are mistaken...Magnus said "Unfortunately, they are mistaken. Politics is NOT a different domain. It is merely a much larger and more complex extension of what we all have to master. This would be obvious to them if they had organically expanded the radius of their... majesty, is probably the best word. From ordering their own heart to ordering their own home, their work, their social relations, their neighborhood, their city..."<br /><br />Spot on, and excellent comment Magnus.Van Harveyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08470413719262297062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580258.post-73568309415267113182010-04-01T04:06:48.498-07:002010-04-01T04:06:48.498-07:00What Magnus says:
Which is why no one under the a...What Magnus says:<br /><br />Which is why no one under the age of about 25 with perhaps exceptions for the military should be allowed to vote, particularly those under the malign influence of the wakedemia.phil ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15486481489355451711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580258.post-45479256379706141762010-04-01T02:12:42.553-07:002010-04-01T02:12:42.553-07:00We should bear in mind that all these various wing...We should bear in mind that all these various wingnuts mean well. They sincerely wish to make the world a better place in numerous ways.<br /><br />The problem is that they JUMP. Despite not having achieved order, or happiness, or peace, in their own lives, they jump into what seems to them a different domain, politics. They feel confident that they will be successful there, since it is entirely theoretical to them and therefore they have no memory of shortcomings.<br /><br />Unfortunately, they are mistaken. Politics is NOT a different domain. It is merely a much larger and more complex extension of what we all have to master. This would be obvious to them if they had organically expanded the radius of their... majesty, is probably the best word. From ordering their own heart to ordering their own home, their work, their social relations, their neighborhood, their city...<br /><br />To even have some sane opinion on what goes on politically, it is an absolute requirement to have ordered one's own mind to align, like a compass needle, with what has lasting value.<br /><br />To have bitterness, envy, giddiness or unrestrained desires in the heart and even vote - much less being voted for - is like drinking methanol and driving. You may feel good for a short time, but you have no idea what disasters you may instigate.Magnus Itlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18445902788427523461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580258.post-7454849548862965012010-03-31T20:33:29.588-07:002010-03-31T20:33:29.588-07:00Van, you might be interested: Common Core State S...Van, you might be interested: Common Core State Standards Initiative (i.e., push to nationalize educational standards).<br /><br />http://www.corestandards.org/<br /><br />You can leave a comment, I believe, until April 2.<br /><br />Bad news for homeschoolers if we continue on this track.<br /><br />Also, this was amusing.<br /><br />http://www.theonion.com/articles/increasing-number-of-parents-opting-to-have-childr,17159/Susannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16381272662339466736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580258.post-14191741079811821762010-03-31T19:39:52.638-07:002010-03-31T19:39:52.638-07:00Hey, happy birthday from me too, Tigtog! What a g...Hey, happy birthday from me too, Tigtog! What a great present!Susannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16381272662339466736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580258.post-32582303864506915532010-03-31T19:38:00.211-07:002010-03-31T19:38:00.211-07:00Van: Luckyyy!
"An alternative to this is ...Van: Luckyyy! <br /><br />"An alternative to this is the warped progressive ontology which sees man as a material means to a material end conceived by third parties."<br /><br />"Let us make man in our own image"--depends on who's saying it, whether it inspires hope or shudders.Susannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16381272662339466736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580258.post-8138929474182905742010-03-31T18:40:01.033-07:002010-03-31T18:40:01.033-07:00Does OC come on Kindle? That would be cool.Does OC come on Kindle? That would be cool.A beautiful messnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580258.post-38670733520728696212010-03-31T18:34:16.214-07:002010-03-31T18:34:16.214-07:00Tigtog, Happy reoccuring B-Day!Tigtog, Happy reoccuring B-Day!Van Harveyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08470413719262297062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580258.post-97810122052322262010-03-31T18:32:47.213-07:002010-03-31T18:32:47.213-07:00Ricky said "Can it do navigatiowneeownee &quo...Ricky said "Can it do navigatiowneeownee "<br /><br />YES! Two different GPS app's (why two? Because more is always BETTER!!!), in fact, as I was outside on the back porch, Bar-B-Q-ing Pork Steaks and Chicken Breasts, I zoomed in on satelite and could actually see where I was standing in the about 2 year map pic. How useful is <i>that!</i><br /><br />"...brew a great cup o joe..." Nnn ooo... but then I'd never let a computer brew the sacred bean.<br /><br />"...simonizes yer bunny slippers?"<br /><br />Ok, you got me on that one.<br /><br />sigh.<br /><br />But I did just walk outside to mail a letter, on an absolutely perfect night... stars shining bright... breeze... chirpping critters... and found no need to use the PocketPC for anything (but I still had it in my pocket).<br /><br />wv: foomb<br />No idea, but I like it.Van Harveyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08470413719262297062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580258.post-11329657906714918972010-03-31T17:38:47.638-07:002010-03-31T17:38:47.638-07:00NJc, re: "Hostage to the Devil." Wow. ...NJc, re: "Hostage to the Devil." Wow. The whole book is online: <br />Link: http://www.bibliotecapleyades.net/vatican/esp_vatican27.htm#contentssehoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00398831051769112602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580258.post-49535431604536999472010-03-31T17:15:17.877-07:002010-03-31T17:15:17.877-07:00Oh yeah? Can it do navigatiowneeownee and brew a g...Oh yeah? Can it do navigatiowneeownee and brew a great cup o joe while it simonizes yer bunny slippers? Hmmm? Well, can it?Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10589423819039764711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580258.post-63930834413880408612010-03-31T17:06:16.638-07:002010-03-31T17:06:16.638-07:00Ahem.
Ricky said "I can't tell what page...Ahem.<br /><br />Ricky said "I can't tell what page it is compared to the print book cause you can resize the text in the app. It says I'm on page 2300 or something..."<br /><br />I know, same on mine.<br /><br />"Btw, it downloaded in like 30 secs. What a country for old men."<br /><br />I know, same on mine.<br /><br />"...There are better ebook apps, this ones free so, what's not to like?"<br /><br />Uhm... how about the fact that I can use a Word template and covert any htm, txt, or whatever file into a MS Reader ebook... and include pictures if I want?<br /><br />Hmmm?<br /><br />Bwah-ha-ha-ha-hah!!!<br />Bwah-ha-HA-HA-HA-HA-HAHHH!!!<br /><br />(yes dear... taking my meds dear)Van Harveyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08470413719262297062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580258.post-24781769584613244522010-03-31T17:01:33.103-07:002010-03-31T17:01:33.103-07:00Ricky said "Uh Van... I bought the Kindle ver...Ricky said "Uh Van... I bought the Kindle version of the book that runs in the free iPhone app."<br /><br />Ahhh!!! NOOOOOO!!!! Evil Mac turncoat type! <br /><br />Ah! I said it!<br /><br />Evil Mac zombies...<br /><br />Ah! I said it again! <br /><br />NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOoooooooooooooooooVan Harveyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08470413719262297062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580258.post-83692059732665645422010-03-31T16:59:14.778-07:002010-03-31T16:59:14.778-07:00You too?
I'm on like my 15th anniversary of my...You too?<br />I'm on like my 15th anniversary of my 29th birthday.Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10589423819039764711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580258.post-59038215974719347402010-03-31T16:54:40.302-07:002010-03-31T16:54:40.302-07:00To Rick re:
Happy Birthday Tig!
Thanks, its been...To Rick re:<br /><br />Happy Birthday Tig!<br /><br />Thanks, its been a good one. I'm still 29! I think my odometer is broken or something,Tigtoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03290914498892961024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580258.post-19496632681412843612010-03-31T16:52:42.860-07:002010-03-31T16:52:42.860-07:00Hey kids!
Do you have $4 of your parents's mon...Hey kids!<br />Do you have $4 of your parents's money burnin a hole in your pocket? Well if you're like me, you too can dowload and pretend to understand my crummy book in about 24-48 hours. Ask for the Kindle version at your local Amazon.com near you.<br />You can tell 'em, Ricky sentcha.<br />But it'll still be $4. Until I can figure out how to change the wizbang to $0 since I hit the 4 by mistake.Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10589423819039764711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580258.post-22805924843360392202010-03-31T16:41:45.804-07:002010-03-31T16:41:45.804-07:00Happy Birthday Tig!Happy Birthday Tig!Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10589423819039764711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580258.post-53746906526245374882010-03-31T16:38:10.679-07:002010-03-31T16:38:10.679-07:00Uh Van... I bought the Kindle version of the book ...Uh Van... I bought the Kindle version of the book that runs in the free iPhone app.<br /><br />:-)<br /><br />I can't tell what page it is compared to the print book cause you can resize the text in the app. It says I'm on page 2300 or something. There are better ebook apps, this ones free so, what's not to like?<br /><br />Btw, it downloaded in like 30 secs. What a country for old men.Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10589423819039764711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580258.post-1386386837269729372010-03-31T16:29:38.975-07:002010-03-31T16:29:38.975-07:00To Van re: Kindle
I was a bit apprehensive regard...To Van re: Kindle<br /><br />I was a bit apprehensive regarding the Kindle's lack of back lighting, but have found it very readable. I asked for specifically for travel. You are correct that it is not the vehicle for art books.Tigtoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03290914498892961024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580258.post-5413660531464612992010-03-31T16:25:46.171-07:002010-03-31T16:25:46.171-07:00Tigtog & Ricky enthused "I can't tell...Tigtog & Ricky enthused "I can't tell what page I'm up to because I bought the Kindle version."<br /><br />Yeah, yeah, yeah, you young whipper snappers enjoy your Kindle... in all it's crude gray scale glore... and I'll enjoy my full color MS Reader on my PocketPC - how big a deal is that? Well... depends upon whether or not you're reading a book about Michalangelo or not.<br /><br />And when reading isn't convenient, I can listen to Audible books, or lectures, or Mozart... or browse the web, or make a phone call.<br /><br />Do I <i>want</i> to make a phone call? Noooo... but it gives me an excuse to always carry my 600+ books & who knows how many lectures, books on tape, mp3's wherever I go, and whenever I go there.<br /><br />Try explaining you <i>your</i> wife why you're taking your book with you to family dinner at your MIL's, or wedding, or you fill in your blank.<br /><br />Bwah-ha-ha-ha-hah!!!<br /><b>Bwah-ha-HA-HA-HA-HA-HAHHH!!!</b><br /><br />(Come Pinky, lets finish our plan to <i>rule <b>The WORLD!!!!!</b></i><br /><br />ahem.Van Harveyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08470413719262297062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580258.post-19574095101824920642010-03-31T16:03:48.162-07:002010-03-31T16:03:48.162-07:00To Rick re:
"I can't tell what page I...To Rick re:<br /><br />"I can't tell what page I'm up to because I bought the Kindle version."<br /><br />Just got a kindle for my birthday. No more schlepping a couple of pounds of books on airplanes anymore. Love it.Tigtoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03290914498892961024noreply@blogger.com