Monthly Archives: July 2011

The Space Age is not over

Note: Cross-posted at The Marshall Independent. Well the space shuttle has landed for the last time, and the atmosphere among space buffs is like a funeral. Not so fast. The Space Age is not over, not by a long shot. … Continue reading

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The time I’ve wasted not reading

Note: Cross-posted at the Marshal Independent. You know what makes me feel old sometimes? No, it’s not aches and pains. I’ve spent enough of my life doing manual labor outdoors to know that’s just life. It’s not being unfamiliar with … Continue reading

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Do we need a Scotch verdict?

Note: Cross-posted at “Steve’s Place” at the Marshall Independent. “It is better and more satisfactory to acquit a thousand guilty persons than to put a single innocent one to death.” Moses Maimonides (1135-1204,) Sefer Hamitzvot [Book of the Commandments] Well … Continue reading

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Casey Anthony and her ilk

“The wicked ones, who are constantly being born amongst us, are often distinguished by appearing as angels of light and wit and intelligence, charming and fascinating beyond usual mortal endowments, apparently loving and always exciting love even among those who … Continue reading

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With sword in hand

I just received my baskethilt broadsword from Purpleheart Armory yesterday, and I’m having a lot of fun and making quite a nuisance of myself to my family with it. Purpleheart owner Christian D’Arcy makes a wooden waster for broadsword practice … Continue reading

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