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”
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5 February 2025
This morning the six new peach trees got planted this morning, I even did some shoveling with a baby in one hand, which is new for me. The rest of my Spring trees should be arriving today. Currently I’m short on hose, over the last year I lost a couple that had developed holes overContinue reading “5 February 2025”
3 February 2025
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”
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 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”
Wrecking and Rapping ep 44
King Cooper explores various themes ranging from the challenges of time management to the intricacies of Shakespeare’s sonnets, personal experiences with family and health, historical events like the Boston Tea Party, and philosophical discussions including the Turing Test. The dialogue is rich with insights on character development, health awareness, and the importance of critical thinking.
Wrecking and Rapping episode 43
In this episode, host King Cooper explores various themes ranging from the implications of the Elf on the Shelf tradition to the depths of Shakespeare’s sonnets. He discusses the educational value of rap, family dynamics, and the philosophical inquiries into justice and existence. The conversation also touches on biblical reflections, the infinite nature of life,Continue reading “Wrecking and Rapping episode 43”
Wrecking and Rapping ep 42
The hosts explore various themes ranging from gaming dynamics and the evolution of co-op games to generational perspectives on adulthood. They discuss the role of Patreon in content creation, the intersection of vulgarity in Shakespeare and modern media, and personal interpretations of justice and injustice. The conversation also touches on the significance of characters inContinue reading “Wrecking and Rapping ep 42”
Wrecking and Rapping ep 37
This conversation delves into the significance of All Saints Day, focusing on St. Anthony of Egypt and his teachings. The hosts explore the cultural implications of saints in modern society, the influence of scripture and Shakespeare, and the relevance of daylight savings time. They also discuss the intersection of cultural myths, such as vampires andContinue reading “Wrecking and Rapping ep 37”
Wrecking and Rapping ep 34
In this episode of ‘Wrecking and Rapping’, the hosts delve into various themes including the nature of wrecking and rapping, cultural representations in media, the relevance of Shakespeare, ethical dilemmas illustrated by the trolley problem, the impact of nightmares, historical events, and philosophical discussions on consequentialism and deontology. The conversation flows through humor, personal anecdotes,Continue reading “Wrecking and Rapping ep 34”
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