Month: November 2025

November 26, 2025 ~ Leave a comment

~ John ~ 3 Comments

I have to stop being so damned paranoid about growing this blog …..this blog has never grown and is never going to grow —you can preach all the scientific blogging nonsense to me that you want to preach but what works for some does not work for everybody and nothing seems to work for me …..I have 5 wonderfully faithful friends on this blog who never fail to look or to like or to comment and, believe it or not, those 5 precious souls are really all I need and I feel damned lucky to have them ….. I know that if i were somebody else, I wouldn’t spend the time of day to bother with a trashy assed blog like mine— so I am blessed to have my faithful friends who already know who they are so i do not have to mention their names at this time.

I just got informed that I don’t even have any control over the search engine optimization for this blog because in order to get help with seo friendly keywords that would attract the attention of those electronic little assholes that run all over the internet looking for stuff to highlight so that people can find them easily, I would have to upgrade my $95 per year personal blog to a far more expensive “Business” or “Commercial” model and there is no damned way I can ever even think about doing that. So, like most everyone else who does “Hobby” blogging, I am stuck forever in Nowhere-Land on the Internet just hoping that by some million-to-one miracle, somebody else finds me and joins in the daily nonsense.

So i guess Ukraine is not at peace yet — or so I am told —-but I have a plan that can end that war in less than a day…..Here is my plan: Give Russia everything she wants and give Ukraine nothing at all….. well, maybe a promise or two ….and let that be the end of it. I think that is a solid plan that would end the war ….for at least a year or two anyway—but then again, I am not a politician and I really have no business sounding off on international affiars but I am such an egotistic schwid that I can’t keep my mouth shut when I get a tingle in my testicles about one subject or the other.

I hate the taste of Nystatin Oral Solution that I am using on doctor’s orders to treat what the doctor thinks is “Thrush” in my oral cavity — but I am dutifully swishing and swallowing the required 5 milliliters of the shit three times a day for 10 to 14 days anyway. The problem here is that what I have might not be thrush at all but might be some residual oral shit caused as a side effect of the CDIF that I have been battling evern since October 7th, 2025—that would be something benign — but taking the oral solution is harmless according to all the medical experts so I am taking it faithfully. I am in my 5th recovery week since finishing my cdif-specific antibiotic and I am feeling better ….maybe no because I actually am better but maybe because I am tired of agonizing about the shit everyday and have gotten used to it and the affliction has become my new normal …..even though the most horrendous of the symptoms have stopped…. which is a blessing to me. My nightmare now is about a possible recurrence of the disease that 20% of those afflicted suffer from….

Whenever I see odds like that, I always assume that I am automatically going to be among the unfortunate 20% —which does not always happen — but in my paranoid mind, it is always the most probable outcome….you see, even though I am a man of faith, my faith is not yet what i wish it was…..and I get scared of shit that threatens me — call it “Being Human” if you want to …. that is the cop-out that i am using….. “I am just human.”

Believe it or not…..we have an automobile that we drive every day that came off the assembly line in the year 2005 and because the owner, my friend Jim, has fastidiously kept it maintained strictly according to manufacturer specifications, it looks like it just came out of the show room and runs like a top…..Whenever we get our annual vehicle inspection, using the diagnostic computers at the dealership, we just replace whatever needs replacing and go on our merry way. Hopefully things will continue in that fashion ….but i am not taking anything for granted.

Some of you might remember that about a month ago I told you that i purchased a bag of potato chips and have rationed myself to just one chip a day —-guess what…. that bag is still mostly full of chips and none of them have gone stale yet–i wish I knew the secret for embalming potato chips like that ….That brings me to another idea— with all the food additives and chemicals we are getting in our food these days, I believe there is a real possibility that when we die we will not need the services of an embalmer … I think most of us who eat food are already walking around in a kind of embalmed state. Of course I am being facetious.

Boy Scouts and the Pentagon: Why the Relationship Might Be Ending

~ John ~ 4 Comments

OPINION

Recent news suggests that the Pentagon is considering ending its long-standing relationship with the Boy Scouts. Reports, including coverage by NPR, seem to indicate that officials are exploring ways to cut formal ties with the organization. While the implications of this move are still unfolding, it is certainly significant for anyone following developments with the Boy Scouts. Whether this is good or bad news may depend on your perspective, but there’s no doubt it will impact the Boy Scouts community in some way.

I should admit I have no personal history with the Boy Scouts. I was never a Scout myself, so my thoughts are purely observational. That said, it’s always interesting to see how institutions like the Pentagon interact with organizations like the Boy Scouts, which have played a major role in youth development for over a century. The Boy Scouts have long emphasized values such as leadership, outdoor skills, and community service. A change in official support could shift how programs are funded and how Scouts engage with their communities.

Outside of news like this, life today feels a bit quieter. The weather is cold and rainy, which means my companion Jim and I probably won’t be venturing outdoors. Jim especially dislikes the rain, so indoor days like this are our natural choice. Even so, days like these give time to reflect on larger issues, including the news about the Boy Scouts.

On a personal note, I’m continuing my ongoing battle with C. diff, which makes daily routines, especially eating, more complicated than ever. Managing meals has become a challenge because I need to maintain calories while avoiding foods that could aggravate my condition. Raw vegetables, spicy foods like bacon and sausage, and sweets such as ice cream, cookies, and cakes are off-limits. It’s frustrating to have so many restrictions, but staying disciplined is essential for recovery. In a way, I sometimes wish I had been a member of the Boy Scouts, who are trained to follow rules, develop resilience, and learn survival skills. Perhaps a bit of that structured mindset could help in facing everyday challenges like this.

Back to the main story, the Pentagon’s potential break with the Boy Scouts raises questions about the future of youth programs that have relied on military or governmental support. For decades, Boy Scouts troops have benefited from partnerships, community programs, and facilities that helped them grow into responsible adults. If these ties are severed, the organization may need to adapt and find new ways to support its members. This could also spark discussions about the evolving role of the Boy Scouts in modern society, especially as families and communities continue to value structured, character-building activities for young people.

So, that’s where things stand for now—news about the Boy Scouts, a rainy day, and the ongoing personal battles we all face. What are your thoughts on the Pentagon’s consideration to end its relationship with the Boy Scouts? How do you think it will affect the organization and the young people involved?

Share your thoughts in the comments below, and let’s discuss the future of the Boy Scouts together.

Love to all,

John

Read More:

https://www.npr.org/2025/11/25/nx-s1-5615164/pentagon-scouting-hegseth-cut-ties

Mindful Moments For The Day

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I guess I have to admit that my mind….. what is left of it….. is somewhat captured by computers and electronic devices now …..in the physical and mental realms anyway but that is still not the first thing that I engage as i rise from bed each morning. —- Morning is more for bathroom trips, washing the face, shaving, showering, eating breakfast ……that sort of thing…..and that is where I do become a little bit normal….. if there is any such thing as normal —- but the computer does get his or her amount of attention each day, I can attest to that …… I guess I open it up at least 6 or 7 times a day now—have been using it to track my cdif symptoms for one thing ……keeping up with the national news is not the big hot pecker item on my agenda that it was a while ago…… i think I can see some mellowing happening over there in Washington, D.C., and some of the horns are being drawn in slightly —- I am still trying to figure out what all that means if it means anything at all.

At this present moment, the moment that you might be viewing this blog, I have changed it again to be a little reminiscent of one of the very first blogs that ever appeared on the Internet (Also known to some as the World-Wide-Web) —–and that was the (Is the blog) published by “Justin” called “Justin’s Links. A little history here:

Here is what Wikipedia says about it:

Justin Hall’s Justin’s Links from the Underground (links.net) is widely considered one of the earliest examples of a personal blog on the World Wide Web. Hall, then a student at Swarthmore College, launched the site in January 1994, initially as a list of links to interesting places on the nascent web. However, it quickly evolved into a personal diary, where Hall shared intimate details of his life, thoughts, and experiences, pioneering the genre of personal online sharing. Renamed in homage to Dostoevsky’s Notes from Underground, the site’s frank, conversational tone and frequent updates attracted a large audience, establishing Hall as a foundational figure—or, as the New York Times Magazine later put it, “the founding father of personal weblogging.”

The information above was primarily referenced from the article “Justin’s Links from the Underground – The History of the Web” on The History of the Web website and various search results about Justin Hall’s history.

I like to experiment with things as most of the people who have ever landed on this blog are fully aware—- i simply cannot stop trying new things….i know it must drive some people crazy sometimes …..but that is me …..restless as the wind—

Justin Hall’s Justin’s Links from the Underground (links.net) is widely considered one of the earliest examples of a personal blog on the World Wide Web. Hall, then a student at Swarthmore College, launched the site in January 1994, initially as a list of links to interesting places on the nascent web. However, it quickly evolved into a personal diary, where Hall shared intimate details of his life, thoughts, and experiences, pioneering the genre of personal online sharing. Renamed in homage to Dostoevsky’s Notes from Underground, the site’s frank, conversational tone and frequent updates attracted a large audience, establishing Hall as a foundational figure—or, as the New York Times Magazine later put it, “the founding father of personal weblogging.”

The information above was primarily referenced from the article “Justin’s Links from the Underground – The History of the Web” on The History of the Web website and various search results about Justin Hall’s history.

Moving On Now…..

We are having chicken and dumplings for lunch again today—- we went to pay the car insurance today —- not as bad as expected —-not as good as it could be — but who can live without it?

I used to think of sleep as a sort of “Death” state but recently I have discovered that not only is sleeping fun but it has a lot to do with the way I feel throughout the day —- I think sleep might be some kind of healing element.

Jimmy likes to watch Pubic Broadcasting Television …… He like the stories about wild animals …. I like the ones about war and peace ….such as “The French Village.”

It is almost noon now so i guess I had better go and eat a few more calories to keep my weight stable.

Catch you later.’

love you all.

John

Add Post Title (101)

~ John ~ 3 Comments

Here we are again, friends, the end of one day and the beginning of another in blog land and in real land as well and I am adding this as “Add Post Title (101).

Have had some concerns today about my affliction but when the dice are rolled, it all seems to be relatively normal for the shape that I am in so I am accepting of it —- I have no alternative but to be accepting of it. —- I know of people who are in a lot worse shape than I am and so i am grateful for the shape that I am in.

Jimmy made chicken and dumplings for dinner today. —- Jimmy is a well-experienced old appalachian-style cook who performs magic with a skilled and a stove or a pot and an oven.

I can almost see the invisible algorhythm bastards scratching their neuronic heads trying to figure out what to do with posts like this one …… the key words suck….. the content sucks —- but buried deep within all the eccentricity, there are usually magnificent gems of worthy knowledge that can significantly enrich the lives of all who come across them and who are smart enough to understand what i talk about. Just what I need for a post entitled “Add Post Title (101.”

So that is about enough about my version of pussilanamous neuronisis and so we shall climb the golden stairway of possibilities and search the vast heavens of potential in other and unique ways — sometimes more morphological analytic ways and sometimes in more surrealistic ways —– Lord, How I love Salvadore Dali!

The persistence of memory is a favorite painting by Dali and it always sends me off into some netherland of experimental curiosities and outlandish encounters and I do frequent it often because I believe it strengthens my grasp of the great Akashic principles by which my own version of the Third Eye seems to operate.

Thinking Like Dalí: Making Morphological Analysis Tangible

Salvador Dalí is often remembered for his melting clocks and bizarre landscapes, but his true genius was in how he reshaped thought itself. He had a talent for dismantling familiar ideas and then reassembling them in ways that were startling yet coherent. Imagine applying that mindset—not to painting, but to understanding and structuring ideas through morphological analysis. He probably never knew anything about “Add Post Title (101” because he had plenty of strange titles of his own.

Morphological analysis is a tool for dissecting concepts into their basic parts, exploring variations, and recombining them to reveal new possibilities. It might sound technical or dry, but with a Dalí-inspired lens, it becomes a method of playful discovery that produces practical, graspable results.

Step One: Break Your Mental Habits

Dalí started by ignoring conventional boundaries. To apply this in analysis, temporarily forget standard categories and assumptions. Look at your topic as if none of the familiar rules exist. By suspending expectation, you allow space for unusual, potentially fruitful connections to surface.

Step Two: Stretch and Shift the Elements

Once assumptions are loosened, treat every component as flexible. In typical morphological analysis, variables are combined systematically. Dalí’s influence suggests that we should imagine these variables bending, merging, and flowing in unconventional ways. For instance, when analyzing a system, consider how time, audience, methods, and goals could interact dynamically, rather than statically.

Step Three: Make the Abstract Visible

Dalí often painted intangible ideas. In analysis, create diagrams, sketches, or flow visuals. Translating abstract concepts into visual forms makes complex relationships easier for anyone to comprehend. Sometimes, unexpected alignments in a diagram spark insights that purely textual thinking would miss. There is nothing more abstract in my book than “Add Post Title (101)!

Step Four: Extract Practical Insights

Not every imaginative combination is useful. The goal is to separate ideas that are actionable from those that are purely fanciful. Ask yourself: which combinations could actually work in real-life scenarios, be implemented, or be tested? This step ensures your creative exploration leads to tangible solutions.

Step Five: Communicate Clearly

The final stage is to share insights in a way others can use. Frame ideas with simple explanations, examples, or analogies. Translating your creative thought into understandable language allows others to grasp and apply the concepts, extending the impact of your analysis.

Conclusion: Playful, Yet Functional Thinking

By combining Dalí’s fluid, imaginative style with the structured rigor of morphological analysis, you can create a thinking process that generates ideas both original and usable. This approach encourages innovation while remaining grounded enough for practical application, showing that even the wildest mental explorations can be converted into concepts that benefit yourself and others. This is the process by which I came to use “Add Post Title (101) in the first place and seems to have worked well.

Good Things

~ John ~ 2 Comments

I am still alive and feeling a little better from the cdif — that is a good thing…. for me anyway—-I am sleeping better at night —– not losing weight so rapidly anymore —– God is good—- all the time —- got out of the house for a couple of hours today and went on errands with friend, Jim —