24 July 2025

The day after a workout is always rough and tomorrow will likely be worse. Muscle soreness always seems to be at it’s worst two to three days after. It’s easy to blame age for how tired I feel now, but I know the reality is I’m out of shape. There are people playing in theContinue reading “24 July 2025”

23 July 2025

This morning I exercised, doing stationary bike and lifting weight. My weight collection finally has everything I need, there’s always room for improvement. A second set of 45 lbs plates would cover the heaviest weight I’ll ever use and my heavy bags still need hanging. My main fitness goal is losing weight, but thanks toContinue reading “23 July 2025”

22 July 2025

My new character is a Crusader, I have to figure out what that means and who that is. There’s many popular stories of crusaders, but to me the base is a warrior of the Holy Spirit. Staying thy sword is important, knowing when to use it more so. My choice of the crusader as withContinue reading “22 July 2025”

21 July 2025

We’re beginning to settled into the new house as my queen goes to work this morning it feels like a normal Monday and start of the week. For me and the princesses, there’s not a lot of normal, thankfully they have reliable sleep patterns. The elder princess likes to run laps around the house andContinue reading “21 July 2025”

Wrecking and Rapping ep 56

King Cooper discusses the need to break down traditional literature to explore new ideas and themes. He critiques Shakespeare and introduces works by Voltaire and American folklore, emphasizing the importance of storytelling in understanding culture. The conversation also touches on the evolution of the show and future plans for a new setup.

Wrecking and Rapping ep 55

King Cooper explores the philosophical foundations of education as outlined in Plato’s Republic, particularly focusing on the quadrivium. He discusses the importance of subjects like arithmetic, geometry, music, and astronomy in shaping just individuals for a great society. The conversation transitions into a reading of Psalm 9, reflecting on God’s role as a refuge forContinue reading “Wrecking and Rapping ep 55”

6 March 2025

We didn’t get chickens, everything needed to slow down, so I put the brakes on a lot of the work I’m doing to rest. Winter is still holding on with some cold days, hopefully this week will be the end of it, I know the sun will reinvigorate me. The little princess is growing upContinue reading “6 March 2025”

Wrecking and Rapping ep 54

King Cooper explores profound themes ranging from Shakespeare’s insights on life and legacy to the values embodied in the Soldier’s Creed. He explores Stoicism through Marcus Aurelius’ meditations, discusses the historical significance of the liberal arts, and emphasizes the importance of empathy through the lens of the Golden Rule. The conversation culminates in a reflectionContinue reading “Wrecking and Rapping ep 54”

25 February 2025

An expression we like to use a lot is, “when it rains, it pours” there will be period with nothing going on, then somehow events coincide on the same date. We had another rough night of sleep, because the little princess will spit up if laid down, the queen and I took turns sleeping withContinue reading “25 February 2025”