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”
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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”
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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