Happy birthday to me. Thank you. There won’t be much celebrating today though we’ll be going to New Orleans in a couple weeks to celebrate and I plan to wear the king costume from my podcast. An event worth celebrating this morning was my elder princess spelling the word “mat”. For the last couple ofContinue reading “30 July 2025”
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28 July 2025
A new week, a new day, a new me? Not really, though I’m a little refreshed. Saturday morning the little princess had very interrupted sleep. Over the weekend I decided to move my piano and guitar out of the garage. The garage is my man cave area where all my hobbies go, except it’s veryContinue reading “28 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”
Wrecking and Rapping ep 53
King Cooper explores the concept of ‘Hopecore’ as a counter to societal fear, reads Shakespeare’s sonnet number eight, and discusses the themes of joy and connection. The conversation transitions into the world of rap, examining the struggles and realities of artists. King Cooper shares personal experiences with nature and growth, reflecting on stoicism and self-mastery.Continue reading “Wrecking and Rapping ep 53”
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”
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”
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”
Wrecking and Rapping ep 47
In this episode, King Cooper explores various themes including the purpose of the podcast, reflections on Shakespeare’s sonnet about life and legacy, insights from Jadakiss’s lyrics on wealth, personal challenges faced during the week, philosophical insights from Marcus Aurelius, historical events like the Battle of New Orleans, and the significance of Thomas Paine’s ‘Common Sense’.Continue reading “Wrecking and Rapping ep 47”
9 January 2025
There’s been inconsistency in my blog lately, I don’t want people to think it’s not a priority. Doing the podcast alone means each week I need to write a script at least four pages long. If I were do blog on all cylinders then I’d be writing about 10 pages of new material every week.Continue reading “9 January 2025”
Wrecking and Rapping ep 46
In this episode of Reckoning Rappin, host King Cooper explores various themes including the beauty of Shakespeare’s sonnets, the intricacies of modern rap, personal anecdotes about hiccups, reflections on Stoic philosophy, historical events, biblical wisdom, and philosophical concepts. The conversation also delves into personal goals for the upcoming year and the limits of human understanding,Continue reading “Wrecking and Rapping ep 46”
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