Trees are starting to arrive today, I’ll have a lot of work potting and planting them. I thought my order of six peach trees was going to arrive today, it’s not which is good because I’m not ready for that yet. Over the weekend some good work was accomplished clearing out the forest and I’llContinue reading “3 February 2025”
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Wrecking and Rapping ep 50
Host King Cooper dissects the intersection of literature, music, philosophy, and personal growth. The conversation begins with a reflection on Shakespeare’s sonnets, particularly focusing on themes of procreation and legacy. Cooper draws parallels between Shakespeare’s language and modern rap, emphasizing the emotional depth in both forms of expression. The discussion transitions into personal anecdotes, lifeContinue reading “Wrecking and Rapping ep 50”
31 January 2025
Got the girls to myself today, that means no extracurricular activities. The last couple of nights I’ve got some yard work done with the fading sun, mostly clearing out thorny vines. When I finished yesterday I couldn’t walk right away since my feet were rapped up with vines, a whole new path was cleared outContinue reading “31 January 2025”
30 January 2025
Spring is in the air, I can taste it. There may still be some cold days in February, but the worst of Winter should be over. In preparing for Spring I’ve ordered some trees, attempting to plant citrus trees this year. We live in the coldest grow zone citrus trees can apparently grow and IContinue reading “30 January 2025”
29 January 2025
Finally got the oil changed in my minivan, it’s been past due, maybe 10,000 miles since my last change. Thankfully there’s a place down the street from my house and I was able to go after dropping the elder princess off at daycare. The little princess took a nap during the driving so I focusedContinue reading “29 January 2025”
28 January 2025
The recording last night went well, there was more engagement in the chat than before and some old faces stopped by. Little princess had to get some shots at the doctor and the elder princess is developing a fun bedtime routine with me reading books and running fast. The fun is about to end thoughContinue reading “28 January 2025”
27 January 2025
We were snowed in last week! I didn’t have any extra time for writing since the family was home, and as of late I don’t have the time or mental energy to blog, but want to put something out. Tonight I’ll be recording next week’s episode of the podcast and I thought to post partContinue reading “27 January 2025”
Wrecking and Rapping ep 49
King Cooper delves into Shakespeare’s Sonnet 5, exploring the themes of beauty and its impermanence. He shares personal reflections on parenting and sleep deprivation, discusses the wisdom of Marcus Aurelius, and highlights a significant moment in television history with Lucille Ball. The conversation transitions into philosophical discussions, particularly the Divine Command Theory, and concludes withContinue reading “Wrecking and Rapping ep 49”
Wrecking and Rapping ep 48
Host King Cooper delves into delayed satisfaction for happiness, an analysis of Shakespeare’s Sonnet 4, and a breakdown of Rakim’s lyrics. The conversation also touches on Marcus Aurelius’ meditations, cultural relativism, and the nature of moral judgments. The episode concludes with reflections on the importance of communication and understanding in a diverse world.
15 January 2025
Life as been going well despite how tiring everything is. There’s been a sleep regression with the little princess leading me to wake up more during the night and over the weekend the elder princess had a cold that kept her from eating. It was a rough time having her not eat then getting worseContinue reading “15 January 2025”
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