by Didact | Jul 14, 2013 | Uncategorized
At a Krav Maga class a few weeks back, the Master Instructor seemed to be having a rather bad day and got a bit snappish at several of us for making the same mistake over and over again. He stopped us all and proceeded to give us a short lecture, and I’ll never...
by Didact | Jul 4, 2013 | Uncategorized
Despite enduring some truly painful nonsense yesterday at work, I did want to take a few moments to celebrate- and mourn- the founding of this great nation. Exactly 237 years ago on this day, a group of aristocratic free-born Englishmen met in a courthouse in...
by Didact | Jun 30, 2013 | Uncategorized
I’ve been meaning to publish this one for months now but have literally never bothered to sit down and hammer it out properly. Well, given that this weekend is all about setting aside some time to do things that must be done, here goes. The Libertarian...
by Didact | Jun 27, 2013 | fitness, Uncategorized
I had intended to spend some time writing this weekend and putting thoughts to paper (so to speak), but as usual, I got lazy and decided to enjoy the summer sunshine and sleeping on my couch instead. I’m rather hoping to change that trend this week, now that...
by Didact | Jun 10, 2013 | Uncategorized
My sister and I are very close, but in many ways we are as different as chalk and cheese. In no respect is this more true than in our choices of colleges and majors, and in our post-college careers. Speaking with her earlier today, I came to realise that Aaron Clarey-...
by Didact | Jun 2, 2013 | Uncategorized
pumpsix returns with a good question on the Reagan Revolution: What do you think of Reaganomics? The idea, to me, seems so logical. More capital in the hands of those who can produce factories and jobs. However, I am constantly told that Reaganomics didn’t work....
by Didact | May 28, 2013 | Uncategorized
Among the many books that I find myself reading at the moment, Peter Schwyzer’s book Reagan’s War is definitely the standout. If you thought you knew who Ronald Reagan was based on his public appearances or his speeches, think again, because the...
by Didact | May 27, 2013 | Uncategorized
There’s no question that I’m glad it’s a public holiday; Lord only knows, I need the rest. But unlike most other public holidays in this country, which celebrate something or other, this day is about remembering those who paid the ultimate price in...
by Didact | May 16, 2013 | Uncategorized
If you grew up with the Apple IIe (like I did), then this will bring back some truly fantastic childhood memories of a great game. I’ve not played the 2012 version and, to be honest, I don’t intend to anytime soon- but that trailer alone has got to be...
by Didact | Apr 27, 2013 | Uncategorized
Here at DR I’ve posted before on the nature of the game for a deep introvert. I do this both as a way to help others find their way into the game and to build my own game, such as it is. It never ceases to amaze me just how poorly understood introverts tend...
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