The “thoughts” section of my blog was mostly inspired by
the 2016 presidential election and the turmoil which Donald
Trump created during his first four years as president of the
United States of America....what used to be a great country.
I am miles away from America (now residing in Japan) and
continue to watch American society degrade further into a
violent, paranoid, and materialistic culture. Then in 2024,
the unthinkable happened. Trump was reelected president again
for a second term.
We moved to Setouchi City in Okayama
Prefecture, Japan in 2025 to yet another countryside
property. The house we purchased was a total mess
and my time and energy turned to getting the house livable
and comfortable for my family. With
the house and yard looking pretty good, I turned my
attention back to my blog and began posting again about,
well, whatever was in my thoughts on that day. The posts
that follow reflect those thoughts….ENJOY.
BTW, I am still working on getting a commenting app for this
blog, now that Facebook discontinued their embeddable
commenting window. Until then, please direct your comments to my
Facebook page. Thanks.
A Few Good
Thoughts
"Our lives begin to end the day we
become silent about things that matter"
Martin Luther King, Jr.
“There is no school equal to a
decent home and no teacher equal to a virtuous parent."
Gandhi
"The happiness of society is the end
of government"
John Adams
"The price good men pay for
indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil
men."
Plato
TRENDING
My Son Shai Made His First Documentary
My son Shai made his first documentary. This is about Bizen pottery, or
Bizen-yaki, which is celebrated as one of Japan’s Six Ancient Kilns and stands
apart for its unglazed, earthy surfaces that gain their beauty directly from
fire and clay. This project really means a lot to him.
PLEASE WATCH AND COMMENT....THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!!
For more detailed information about the process consider reading the following: The Cultural Roots of Japanese Pottery The Identity of Bizen Pottery
Trump and his band of conservative racists are fucking up
the entire world. This could be the coming of a 1984ish dystopian future. Continue reading....
The place is Japan. The date is December 25, 2025. While
drinking the usual morning cup of coffee and looking out at the colorful display
of ending Autumn foliage on the trees of the mountain behind our house, a
thought came to me. A new word was needed to describe the transformation of
present day "sheeple" society into what is surely becoming a proletarian
society. I came up with the obvious choice "sheeprole" which is a portmanteau of
"sheeple" and "prole" which is a member of the working class. No, I am NOT a
conspiracy theorist, but recent events in America and worldwide indicate a trend
towards a 1984ish dystopian future. With a bit of help from AI, I came with this
page. Continue
reading....
Modern schooling systems around the world often struggle to meet the needs of
today’s learners. Though built with good intentions—universal literacy, civic
preparation, and equal opportunity—many schools still operate on a model
designed over a century ago for an industrial society. As a result, they face
widespread criticism: disengaged students, overwhelmed teachers, outdated
structures, and inequities that persist rather than shrink. Continue reading....
A
Generation of Idiots
I believe that technology has already surpassed human interaction on many
levels. This is a fantastic quote but did Einstein actually say
this?....apparently not. I decided to fact check this and came up with the
following: The quote, "I fear the day technology will surpass our human
interaction. The world will have a generation of idiots," is widely attributed
to Albert Einstein, but evidence suggests it's a misquote or fabricated,
originating from a mix-up with a line from the 1995 movie Powder, where a
character says, "It's become appallingly clear that our technology has surpassed
our humanity". While Einstein did express concerns about technology's impact,
this specific phrasing, especially the "generation of idiots," isn't authentic
to him but captures a common sentiment about technology's potential to diminish
human connection, making it a popular, albeit misattributed, quote.
The Quote & Its Misattribution:
Common Version: "I fear the day that technology will
surpass our human interaction. The world will have a generation of idiots."
- Albert Einstein.
Actual Origin: The phrase likely stems from the movie
Powder, where a character states, "It's become appallingly clear that our
technology has surpassed our humanity".
Einstein's Real Sentiments: Einstein was concerned with
humanity's ethical use of technology, particularly after the atomic bomb,
but this specific quote is a modern invention.
Why It Resonates:
It taps into anxieties about social media and digital
communication replacing deeper human connection, making it a powerful
statement for many.
American
President
The American President is a 1995 American political
romantic comedy drama film directed and produced by
Rob Reiner (R.I.P.) and written by Aaron Sorkin. It stars
Michael Douglas as President Andrew Shepherd, a
widower who pursues a romantic relationship with
Sydney Ellen Wade (Annette Bening), an environmental
lobbyist who has just moved to Washington, D.C.
Martin Sheen, Michael J. Fox and Richard Dreyfuss
star in supporting roles. The following scene and
lines from that scene are a personal favorite and
typify present day American politics, the rhetoric
associated with it, and the sheeple that buy into it
regardless of logic or established fact.
Lewis Rothschild:
People want leadership, and in the absence of
genuine leadership, they'll listen to anyone who steps up to
the microphone. They want leadership. They're so thirsty for
it they'll crawl through the desert toward a mirage, and
when they discover there's no water, they'll drink the sand.
Andrew Shepard: We've
had Presidents who were beloved who couldn't find a coherent
sentence with two hands and a flashlight. People don't drink
the sand 'cause they're thirsty. They drink the sand 'cause
they don't know the difference. (Trump supporters)
THOUGHTS
- Comedy Trump Memes Trump President Again, WTF !!!!!!!! . Anyway, this is a collection of Trump memes
from 2024.
News
The
Daily Show
Trump and his administration are pushing their conservative
plan (Project 2025) on the American people and The World. Do
not let their misinformation, conspiracy theories, and lies
control you. Watch The Daily Show for a
funny and real view
of what's really going on. BTW, this is the only news
source I watch now.
Jon Stewart
Jordan Klepper
Michael Kosta
Desi Lydic
Ronny Chieng
Josh Johnson
Personal
THOUGHTS
- Living
How to be Happy
I am not a therapist, psychologist, philosopher, or
motivational speaker. I am simply someone who has been
through a lot of good and bad times and has learned much
along the way.
THOUGHTS
- Health Yoga
Workout My yoga workout. I was looking for a way to simply
feel better without all of the spiritual mumbo jumbo usually
associated with practicing yoga.
THOUGHTS - Health Strength
Training My strength training workout. Thanks to a torn bicep
(see picture), a hernia, and rheumatoid arthritis, I decided
to return to strength training as a way to alleviate the
daily pain and fatigue.
Thoughts
