BiPolar Bushido/Samurai Psychic Survival Part 2

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Saturday March 22, 2008 · 11:28 AM PDT

2008/03/22 · 11:28

This is a continuation of yesterday's post. I am processing a relationship that stopped before it started. Everything in our past makes us who we are today, for better or worse. It seems I won't get the chance to use the research I did on bipolarism, at least not in that relationship. Still, I hate to waste perspective.... Read More

BiPolar Bushido and "Samurai" Psychic Survival

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Friday March 21, 2008 · 10:01 AM PDT

2008/03/21 · 10:01

I am so glad to see people challenging all manners of stereotypes. I am sure I am going to get reactionary responses to this article that warn about getting proper treatment. I am not suggesting people abandon their meds or go it alone. I am simply glad to see some people are looking beyond labels. The truth is modern medicine hurts as much as it helps. From dangerous prescription drugs, to encouraging people to see themselves entirely through the eyes of their "illnesses." Medicine and psychiatry have way too much power in our society, given the mistakes they constantly make. It is just good to see there are alternatives out there to provide balance. Read More

When Art REALLY Stinks

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Sunday March 02, 2008 · 7:36 AM PST

2008/03/02 · 07:36

Is it just me? Or are some things passing for art getting more and more gross! Read More

Don't Punt Plump Pals Too Promptly

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Saturday July 28, 2007 · 5:36 AM PDT

2007/07/28 · 05:36

Does this new study saturating the media REALLY prove obesity is contagious? Or is it just more mass media hype???? Read More

California vs Chitown

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Saturday June 09, 2007 · 3:47 PM PDT

2007/06/09 · 15:47

Every year hordes of folks leave Illinois for sunny California. But occasionally, there are folks going the other direction too. I had no choice when my parents left Chicago for Cali in 1970. After 31 years, one day I just up and moved back. Was I crazy, or was it a smart move? Read More

The Resilience of Hope and Joy

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Saturday March 10, 2007 · 2:58 PM PST

2007/03/10 · 14:58

All Right! I know posting a eulogy on a website is a fairly off the wall kind of thing to do. But to me, it chronicles a mini miracle in my life. I had a crisis of faith seeing my grandfather suffer the way he did. Instead of chastising me for my doubts, the Universe blessed me with the answers I sought. So every year around St. Patrick's Day, I share this experience. I think we should all share our miracles: Read More

When Cops Beat Firefighters and Their Families...

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Sunday February 11, 2007 · 10:09 AM PST

2007/02/11 · 10:09

The following does not apply to HONEST police. I salute, thank, and pray for all honest law enforcement. They are true heroes!

To watch the video of the police beating a man to
intimidate Kevin Gaughan, scroll down to almost the end "Morengo Illinios William Kroncke caught on tape..." and play the video: