Category Archives: Seasons

Seasonal happenings

A Mid-Summer Night’s Streaming

Posted on July 21, 2017 by

This past week I took a break from watching movies I’d requested through my local library (see my previous post about dumping my Netflix DVD subscription) and switched to streaming two new (to us) science fiction series via Amazon Prime. … Continue reading →

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On Human Nature and Political Ideologies

Posted on January 30, 2017 by

This paragraph in the “Human Nature” chapter of my Introduction to Philosophy textbook speared me, considering the turmoil before, during and continuing after our most recent elections.  It’s a long paragraph so bear with me.  I’ll split it at points … Continue reading →

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Defining Philosophy Survey Results

Posted on January 29, 2017 by

As I promised in yesterday’s post on my Brain Upgrade Project, the following are excerpts from the email responses I received to the following question: “Ask six friends what they think philosophy is.” The study of critical thinking. ∞ ∞ … Continue reading →

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My Brain Upgrade Project

Posted on January 28, 2017 by

Back in the mid 90s, I resigned myself to not finishing my undergraduate degree in mathematics/computer science.  Life happened (I’ll spare you the stressful, depressing details).  Fast forward to the present, nearly two decades into the second millennium, where my … Continue reading →

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Winter Is Coming So Help Build a Snowman

Posted on November 15, 2016 by

The Lansing Community Library kicks off its first ever Winter Reading Program Saturday, November 19, 2016 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. There will be games and refreshments for the kick-off.  The theme for the Winter Reading Program is DO YOU … Continue reading →

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11.11.16 ~ Honoring All Who Served

Posted on November 11, 2016 by

Thank you to all the Veterans who have served with honor and courage. God of peace, we pray for those who have served our nation and have laid down their lives to protect and defend our freedom. We pray for … Continue reading →

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November Novel Noteables

Posted on November 7, 2016 by

I spent a couple of hours last Saturday volunteering at my local library. You can find me most Saturday afternoons helping out behind the front desk.  About halfway through my scheduled shift, I realized that the stack end cap across … Continue reading →

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