The Stravager

To "Stravage" is to wander aimlessly. So, that's what I'm going to do here. There will be a lot of swearing. Get over it. I have. Call it a midlife crisis if you want. I've raised my kid and now I don't care to censor myself. Let's see how this goes.

Stonekettle Station: Red Sea

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February 28, 2017

Stonekettle Station: Red Sea: How do you like your new President? It’s been a month, give or take, so how about it? Is the Trump Administration better than you hoped or...

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Discredit where discredit is due

November 28, 2017

Yesterday I heard a news report stating that the Washington Post had uncovered an attempt by a woman to spread false stories about Judge Roy Moore by accusing him of rape when she was an underaged girl. The story didn't check out so the WaPo refused to run the story, then they announced that this attempt had been made and followed the woman back to Project Veritas. This is the project that has tried so many times to "discredit" so called liberal media efforts with "sting" operations. They set up meetings with left leaning organizations, spin some story sounding like a parody of everything that liberals are supposedly supporting, like late term on demand abortions, cheating welfare, or any number of things that the right wing hyperventilates about, and they secretly record these sessions. Then Project Veritas' modus operandi is to selectively edit the video in ways that amplify or totally mischaracterize the point and results of the meeting. (Rem...

Asking Chat GPT to explain the history of the Levant

May 14, 2024

The Levant: Historical Foundations and Modern Complexities Introduction The Levant, a region encompassing modern-day Israel, Palestine, Lebanon, Jordan, and parts of Syria, has been a pivotal area in world history. Its strategic location at the crossroads of Africa, Asia, and Europe has made it a battleground for empires, a birthplace for major religions, and a focal point for ongoing geopolitical struggles. Understanding the Levant’s intricate history is crucial for comprehending the complexities of contemporary Middle East peace processes. Part I: Early Civilizations and Influences The Dawn of Civilization: Sumerians and Akkadians The broader Mesopotamian region, including the periphery of the Levant, is where some of the earliest known civilizations emerged. Around 3000 BCE, the Sumerians established the first known cities in Southern Mesopotamia. They developed writing (cuneiform) and made significant advances in law, trade, and architecture. Although primarily centered in what is ...

Restless..

December 14, 2017

The thing about being employed by a company that does consulting work and being between contracts is it creates a mix of feelings. I have time to think about stuff, specifically work related stuff, but also I start thinking about being 51 years old and sitting on my ass in an office trying to justify my existence. I know that my life is good, and I travel a lot, but the bucket list is long and time is running out. Next week by this time I'll be in Tokyo. I'll be getting ready to celebrate my 51st year on this planet and after Christmas Midori and I will be heading to Vietnam for a few days. Last year around this time we were coming down from the excitement of spending almost 3 weeks in Italy and Switzerland. So it's not like we have been sitting idle, but what about the Great Wall? Giza? Bali? Paris/London/Prague/Munich? So many places I want to go. Also looking forward to next year musically. In January I wil...