The corporation exists solely to make a profit. It is not an organization of social good, though social good may come out of its operations. Jousting on the open market, like sallying forth with a lance against enemies near and far, brings one no closer to victory. The game must be fought again and again, […]

The house was situated atop a hill, and that made it easy to run down. Sprinting along the grass took the runner to a concrete fountain in which tadpoles swam. The frogs had been at it until their babies were bred. The frogs, which lived only a short time, did their best to procreate. It […]

Today’s military has it easy. Why? Because technology is all on its side. Everything from ruggedized laptop computers to satellites circling the globe benefit the “war-fighter.” The Romans could have held on another two thousand years if they’d had this shit. In modern times, the “logistics tail” of the army is longer than the fighting-men […]

Without inspiration, willpower is useless. You must be inspired in order to accomplish anything, with a sense of motivation that comes from within. No one can help you with this. It’s up to you to decide if you’ve got the vibe going. When I was a kid, I used to play videogames a fair bit. […]

Starting with the American Revolution in 1776, freedom has gained a tenacious hold in many lands, some close to the American colossus, others far away. It is generally agreed that democratic nations are less likely to be in conflict with one another. With the added ingredient of free trade, one has the recipe for peace […]

It is inevitable: success breeds hate. There are innumerable failures in the world, guys and chicks who struggle to make their mark and end up despising those who do. When haters get together, they can agree on only one thing: the object that they despise. A positive attitude is the best antidote for dealing with […]

I am living in Westdale in Hamilton, Ont., Canada right now and I am still adjusting to my new surroundings. I’ve been sleeping a lot, and that’ll return to normal soon enough. I think I’m going to begin to write a novel soon. The novel is my ticket out of a fairly insecure, totally random […]

I’m still making adjustments to my new life in Hamilton. The city of Hamilton lies in Southern Ontario in Central Canada. Summers are humid, winters are chilly. Spring and fall are beautiful. I’m surrounded by youth. As if by osmosis, it makes me feel I’m one of them. When you’re on the bus and surrounded […]

If there’s one thing I like, it’s organized chaos, where the face of everything seems deeply messed up but underneath there is semi-strict order. The “pink revelry” is a party that begins when the sun goes down and takes place under artificial illumination. It is shockingly naked, with emotions being expressed freely and taboo thoughts […]