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The Online Meanderings of an American Nobody & the Genuine Wisdom of an Imaginary Character

The Online Meanderings of an American Nobody & the Genuine Wisdom of an Imaginary Character

September 13, 2023 by Doug “Uncola” Lynn: . There are two equal and opposite errors into which our race can fall about the devils. One is to disbelieve in their existence. The other is to believe, and to feel an excessive and unhealthy interest in them. They themselves are equally pleased by both errors and … Continue reading The Online Meanderings of an American Nobody & the Genuine Wisdom of an Imaginary Character

The Irony of Phenomena Past and Present

The Irony of Phenomena Past and Present

August 19, 2023 by Doug “Uncola” Lynn: In the film industry, there is a marketing strategy called “counterprogramming” whereupon two opposite types of movies are released on the same weekend. The idea is to appeal to separate demographics and, ultimately, drive more people to the theaters. This occurred last month when two summer blockbusters were … Continue reading The Irony of Phenomena Past and Present

A World Without Truth is a Game Without Rules

A World Without Truth is a Game Without Rules

July 28, 2023 by Doug “Uncola” Lynn: While recovering from an injury years ago I had some time on my hands.  Between various books and chapters, I watched several episodes of the HBO television series “Game of Thrones”  (GoT). The show ran eight seasons from 2011 to 2019 and I found the series to be … Continue reading A World Without Truth is a Game Without Rules

Modern Meanderings in the Fire’s Light

Modern Meanderings in the Fire’s Light

June 29, 2023 by Doug “Uncola” Lynn: For the most part, I’ve lost interest in the news.  Ukraine war?  Don’t care. Lost submarine? Yawn. Pride Month? Good luck with that. Canadian wildfires? So what.  Russian civil war?  Whatever. Elections? Been there, done that.  I believe it was French Philosopher Voltaire who defined “cynicism” as armor … Continue reading Modern Meanderings in the Fire’s Light