9 December 2025

Lots of repetitive tasks, and it’s literally freezing out, it’s the final stretch of the year. What is life? We’re born, live, then die. Who’s to say which step is the most important, we spend the most time living, so we assume that means something. Death will be the beginning of eternity, in that wayContinue reading “9 December 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”

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”

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.