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Hard Pass On Tattoos
What tattoo do you want and where would you put it? I absolutely do not want a tattoo at this point in my life. I don’t like needles and I don’t like the idea of marking up my body with something that cannot be removed. I have a bad surgical scar and it makes me…
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Conscience is Atomic
For many years I have asserted that freedom of religion is an inferior way to talk about liberty than freedom of conscience. The biggest reason I have put forth is that appeals to religion shut out a significant portion of the population. It is, and I know this from experience, hard to convince an atheist…
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I’m Weird
What is one word that describes you? If you haven’t guessed it yet I’m weird. I’ve done personal study for thirty years. That alone separates me from the rest of the world including especially other people that have done devoted personal study. I am also pursuing my own aesthetic which puts me even further away…
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Mormon Polytheist
I referred to myself as a Mormon Polytheist yesterday. I used the term to give a snapshot of why I often side with heretics and pagans. While it is accurate to describe myself as a less active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, that is a mouthful and gives much…
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Snakes Day
There is a traditional story that Saint Patrick drove all the snakes out of Ireland. There are some who suggest that the snakes refer to Non Christians. My wife is studying Druidry, but information about its ancient practices is hard to find. This is in part because the Druids did not have a written language…
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Fake Milk Dream
I had a dream that someone I didn’t know was cleaning our kitchen. I was being nitpicky about it. I noticed that there was a gallon of milk in our garbage can. I knew the milk in the house was fresh so I took it out. But it was clearly labeled “Fake Milk.” I poured…
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Traveling Comfortably
You’re going on a cross-country trip. Airplane, train, bus, car, or bike? I don’t have the opportunity to travel much when I can get out of town it’s usually by car with somebody else driving of course. I do not know how to ride a bike and riders are prohibited on the interstates even if…
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Confident People
Who is the most confident person you know? My parents have always seemed like they are on top of things but maybe that is more competent than confident. I know quite a few people in that category actually. I think it is a better indication of a healthy human being than confidence. My family and…
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Brain Science
What strategies do you use to cope with negative feelings? When I have negative feelings there are several medications that I take. I’m on maintenance doses of antianxiety and antipsychotics. Otherwise I tend to bottle those feelings and lash out when I am pressured. I’ve never found an adequate compensation for depression but I’ve learned…
Latter Day Sinner 