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I'm an academic, a philosopher by trade, and a well known Smarty Pants. I play blues guitar, love books and coffee. I write suspense novels (published by Down&Out Books). #blues #books #noir #resistance #democracy #philosophy #coffee #aspergers #yoga

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Thank you. I've followed all.

02.05.2025 18:14 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Sam Chatmon - Who's Gonna Love You Tonight?
YouTube video by Joe Norris Sam Chatmon - Who's Gonna Love You Tonight?

The great Sam Chatmon doing "Who's Gonna Love You Tonight?"

#Blues #Music #Guitar #SamChatmon

www.youtube.com/watch?v=00So...

02.05.2025 13:58 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

β€œThe great use of life is to spend it for something that will outlast it.” (William James)

#PhilosophyNibbles #Philosophy #Resist #Democracy #WilliamJames

02.05.2025 13:56 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Jaws. I wouldn't go swimming for a very long time after.

01.05.2025 20:31 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Almost always in chronological order.

01.05.2025 18:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Take heart. There's still time to beat up William Shatner before he dies.

#Ex-X

01.05.2025 18:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Next time at dinner someone wants me to say grace, I'm going to slaughter a goat and offer it to Zeus.

#Ex-X

01.05.2025 18:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

β€œKnow how to listen, and you will profit even from those who talk badly.” (Plutarch)

#PhilosophyNibbles #Philosophy #Resist #Democracy #Plutarch

01.05.2025 13:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

β€œBy doubting we are led to question, by questioning we arrive at the truth.” (Peter Abelard)

#PhilosophyNibbles #Philosophy #Resist #Democracy #Abelard #truth

30.04.2025 13:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

My helper monkey did so much blow, he fell down a flight of stairs and broke his pelvis, so now he’s in a full body cast. Big help he is.

#Ex-X

29.04.2025 22:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

All followed!

29.04.2025 19:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

β€œMostly it is loss which teaches us about the worth of things.” (Schopenhauer)

#PhilosophyNibbles #Philosophy #Resist #Democracy #Schopenhauer

29.04.2025 13:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

My ex was so high class, she had a chandelier in her outhouse.

#Ex-X

28.04.2025 00:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Sure, I was convicted, but I had a great lawyer. The judge reduced my sentence to being drawn and *almost* quartered.

#Ex-X

28.04.2025 00:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Don't forget about the Japanese internment camps in the U.S. during World War II. @georgetakei.bsky.social was himself a prisoner there.

25.04.2025 19:47 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Perhaps in our heated exchange I failed to mention that I am rubber, and you are glue. Bounces off of me and sticks to you. Let that be a lesson to you, cretin.

#Ex-X

25.04.2025 18:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

How desirable am I? I just learned that there are beautiful Russian women just waiting to hear from me! *Women*--plural! Top that!

#Ex-X

25.04.2025 18:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I believe so. This one was used, and it wasn't crazy expensive. It's a nice guitar.

25.04.2025 15:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Right. You have to be willing and able to shell out the cash. I have a Gibson ES335 I like pretty well. My acoustic is a bottom of the line Martin that I'd like to exchange for a higher end model.

25.04.2025 15:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I get that. Something like that's hard to find.

25.04.2025 15:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Right. It has to be worth it for that extra expense.

25.04.2025 15:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

If it's worth it, you could take it to a pro to have the intonation adjusted.

25.04.2025 15:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Mississippi Fred McDowell - Shake 'Em On Down
YouTube video by Scott Grant Mississippi Fred McDowell - Shake 'Em On Down

The inimitable Fred McDowell doing "Shake 'Em On Down."

#Blues #Music #Guitar #FredMcDowell

www.youtube.com/watch?v=64T6...

25.04.2025 13:53 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

β€œPeople do not lack strength, they lack will.” (Victor Hugo)

#PhilosophyNibbles #Philosophy #Resist #Democracy #VictorHugo

25.04.2025 13:50 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Grandma's going to have a lot of explaining to do once she gets out of County Lockup.

#Ex-X

24.04.2025 23:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

My students called me "Big Dawg" today. So I've got that going for me, which is nice.

24.04.2025 20:06 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Wouldn't be surprised.

24.04.2025 13:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

β€œGood things happen to those who hustle.” (Anais Nin)

#PhilosophyNibbles #Philosophy #Resist #Democracy #AnaisNin

24.04.2025 13:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

β€œGreat spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.” (Einstein)

#PhilosophyNibbles #Philosophy #Resist #Democracy #Einstein

23.04.2025 13:53 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

β€œTruth lies in the abyss.” Democritus

#PhilosophyNibbles #Philosophy #Resist #Democritus

22.04.2025 13:48 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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