In the continuing saga of trying to overhead press my 140 pound grappling dummy, I was able to get it over my head, but not lock out my arms. That’s ok, I’m still figuring out hand placement and weight distribution. The danger happens after the weight has reached it’s peak height, I’ve got no gripContinue reading “12 December 2025”
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3 December 2025
Last night I hit a wall, metaphorically. I had a mental break, but am alright now. In the American South we’ve got freezing temperatures and I’m a fire sign. First call yesterday was some screams at 6 AM and at 6:30 the little princess was crying too. The extra holiday activities like decorating and assemblingContinue reading “3 December 2025”
25 July 2025
Today is Friday which means I’ve written everyday of the work week and I’ll need to take the weekend off. Breaks are required to get some life experience, if I write everyday then I’m always thinking about what I might write about next. Yesterday I mentioned the importance of time off and it extends toContinue reading “25 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”
24 February 2025
Rough night with little sleep, the little princess has some cough that keep causing her to through up when laying down which meant a lot of her sleeping in our arms and cleaning messes sheets. Hopefully she feels better soon. Today is starting off well, since she’s only sleeping for about 20 minutes at aContinue reading “24 February 2025”
20 February 2025
We’ve got a lot cooking in the pot right now, the greenhouse and chicken coop have been ordered, now I’ll have to read up about the delivery process. Maybe look into getting someone to make a compact pad for the greenhouse. Yesterday I started reading the information for the seed sheet garden we’ll be starting,Continue reading “20 February 2025”
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