Sculpting in the Sands of Life
November 26th 2007 06:33
Link: www.tlcorbin.com
Skulking about a shopping mall this week, I ran into a magazine, entitled FP-Foreign Policy. I'd never heard of this periodical and my curiosity was piqued by a featured article with the following lead-in.
I dislike characterizing Democrats and Republican as neoliberals or neoconservatives when neither group seems to have a firm standing on those hallowed grounds, I did in fact nod my head in agreement with the gist of the article. A compelling argument was presented by its author and I found myself considering ideas foreign to my current core of beliefs. Go to foreignpolicy.com and read his article for yourself.
My interest went beyond the article, what resonated with me was the power (of) that well written and well presented argument, a power that can manifest within nearly any body of readers. I like the magazine but not necessarily it's underlaying politics. That's partially why we bloggers write, to stretch out and reach beyond our comfort zones and to explore concepts foreign to us and to develop the skills necessary to relay the results in a manner that can be shared; the written word making up the bulk of our tool box.
Although I hate visiting a dentist, a broken tooth was recently pried from the mouth of this gorgeous face and was unceremoniously disposed of; goodbye and good riddance you freaking demon spawn. A temporary dental bridge was broken two days after it was installed. What does it have to do with this blog; absolutely nothing, but I wanted to keep things honest, gritty even.
I am suggesting that when we can all draw lessons from voracious reading and writing prolifically of those subjects beyond our comfort zones; we'll have become interesting and pulling those occasionally abscessed teeth will be less painful.
Raven muses; ya think?
The War We (sic, Americans) Deserve.
It’s easy to blame the violence in Iraq and the pitfalls of the war on terror on a small cabal of neocons, a bumbling president, and an overstretched military. But real fault lies with the American people as well. Americans now ask more of their government but sacrifice less than ever before. It’s an unrealistic, even deadly, way to fight a global war. And, unfortunately, that’s just how the American people want it. By Alasdair Roberts
It’s easy to blame the violence in Iraq and the pitfalls of the war on terror on a small cabal of neocons, a bumbling president, and an overstretched military. But real fault lies with the American people as well. Americans now ask more of their government but sacrifice less than ever before. It’s an unrealistic, even deadly, way to fight a global war. And, unfortunately, that’s just how the American people want it. By Alasdair Roberts
I dislike characterizing Democrats and Republican as neoliberals or neoconservatives when neither group seems to have a firm standing on those hallowed grounds, I did in fact nod my head in agreement with the gist of the article. A compelling argument was presented by its author and I found myself considering ideas foreign to my current core of beliefs. Go to foreignpolicy.com and read his article for yourself.
My interest went beyond the article, what resonated with me was the power (of) that well written and well presented argument, a power that can manifest within nearly any body of readers. I like the magazine but not necessarily it's underlaying politics. That's partially why we bloggers write, to stretch out and reach beyond our comfort zones and to explore concepts foreign to us and to develop the skills necessary to relay the results in a manner that can be shared; the written word making up the bulk of our tool box.
Although I hate visiting a dentist, a broken tooth was recently pried from the mouth of this gorgeous face and was unceremoniously disposed of; goodbye and good riddance you freaking demon spawn. A temporary dental bridge was broken two days after it was installed. What does it have to do with this blog; absolutely nothing, but I wanted to keep things honest, gritty even.
I am suggesting that when we can all draw lessons from voracious reading and writing prolifically of those subjects beyond our comfort zones; we'll have become interesting and pulling those occasionally abscessed teeth will be less painful.
Raven muses; ya think?
| 99 |
| Vote |
Add To: 
Comment by Kleonaptra
Kalikapsychosis
Writing outside my comfort zone.....Now theres an idea!
Comment by tlcorbin-raginravensview
Coffee Quip
Comment by Mountain Fog
Infognito
Screen Trek
QUOTE ME NO QUOTES!
hehehehehe!! This made me laugh out loud!! I am presently 'pre-entine' exodus myslef, with onee annoiyn and wobbly molar, but not enough 'sponolars' to get it removed! I am hoping our new government will honour its promise and how some mercy to the temporarily pecuniary embarrassed!
Love the tiny raked sand thing...forget what the Japs call it..I've seen them and I can also see me getting VERY frustrated with trying to do tiny rake marks...best i stay away!
cheers
fog
P.S. Must check out that read you suggest..and, when are you going to do an expose on how your country votes, and how it protects the voter's ballot, and how you register and prove who you are when you vote? Because our system, as you have some idea of now, is like the wild west in some ways..with a huge potential to rort it.
Comment by tlcorbin-raginravensview
Coffee Quip
Comment by Lara M
Love Speaks
Food Slate
Comment by tlcorbin-raginravensview
Coffee Quip
Comment by Holly Go Lightly
Movie Mage
Comment by tlcorbin-raginravensview
Coffee Quip
Comment by James Rickard
unlucky_ fishermen.com
Angling Fish
Check this out...
Does this mean we're young at heart???
I dislike characterizing Democrats and Republican as neoliberals or neoconservatives
I know where you're coming from there. When I lived in West Virgina most of the people were Democarats but pretty conservative! Some experts say it's a regional thing. That's why I'm not into political labels!
Comment by tlcorbin
Coffee Quip
Comment by Jeanne Dininni
Writer's Notes
I've nominated you for the Nice Matters Award. Find info in my post: Nice Matters Award: A Blogger's Gift, at Really Long Link .
Take care!
Jeanne
Comment by tlcorbin
Coffee Quip
Comment by Jeanne Dininni
Writer's Notes
Jeanne