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
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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
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
The Metaphysics Underlying The Sunset of the West
May 28, 2023 by Doug “Uncola” Lynn: . There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death. -Proverbs 16:25 . The heart is deceitful above all things… -Jeremiah 17:9 . When small men cast big shadows, it means the sun is setting. - Lin Yutang, Chinese … Continue reading The Metaphysics Underlying The Sunset of the West



