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Posted on May 26, 2020
by Alex V. Weir
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Heroism is no longer reserved for individuals of especial merit. Apparently, you simply have to choose the right vocation. Sod the reason for your choice. No matter how mercenary. You’re a hero. Especially in a crisis – which you never mishandle. Because you… Continue Reading “Heroes!”
Posted on May 26, 2020
by Alex V. Weir
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Just a bit of a ramble on normie news. Note: The article on Rogan actually wasn’t bad. I don’t dislike Bari Weiss. I just find many of her views distasteful so I rag on her a bit. Sources https://www.wsj.com/articles/for-economy-worst-of-coronavirus-shutdowns-may-be-over-11590408000 Enjoy this post? Consider… Continue Reading “Normie Review – WSJ Journal Blows Sunshine Up Your Ass, NYT Ditz on Rogan’s Spotify Deal”
Category: Alex Weir, Current Events, Humor, Social Commentary, The Fractal Journal, Uncategorized, VlogTags: Bari Weiss, Economy, Entertainment, Entertainment Industry, joe rogan, NYT, Podcasting, Spotify, Wall Street Journal
Posted on May 25, 2020
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O thunder O elemental force From outstretched aeons Such wonder Mocks direction Raise now the cup the jubilant shout The desert muses silent Beneath the weeping heavens The tide is turning The message sent I was doing a bit of writing and decided to… Continue Reading “Quench (Poem)”
Posted on May 25, 2020
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I offer some suggestions on dealing with the blues. An offering called forth by the disheartening rate of suicides we’re seeing during the Coronavirus lockdown. Enjoy this post? Consider helping cover web hosting costs, and legitimizing my carpal tunnel by donating to my Paypal.
Category: Alex Weir, Current Events, Philosophy, Psychology, Social Commentary, The Fractal Journal, Uncategorized, VlogTags: Coping, Depression, health, Ideas, Life, Lifestyle, Lockdown, Mental Health, strategies, Wellness
Posted on May 25, 2020
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The economy does not have an off switch. I review this and many other excellent observations from the following article: https://www.unz.com/mwhitney/the-lockdown-has-turned-america-into-a-despotic-cash-strapped-basket-case/ Note: My chipper demeanor has everything to do with having a great day filled with beer and food. I absolutely take this situation… Continue Reading “Lockdown Suicides, Failed Rent Payments, and Economic Doom”
Category: Alex Weir, Current Events, Politics, Psychology, Social Commentary, The Fractal Journal, Uncategorized, VlogTags: Bloomberg, Economy, Lockdown, Mental Health, Suicide, Unz Review
Posted on May 23, 2020
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Been a bit since I uploaded so I thought I’d keep the pace going by talking about some issues that affect Millenials and the ever virulent Russia Derangement Syndrome. DFF – TealSwan – Just for scale – https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2015/06/us-military-bases-around-the-world-119321 Enjoy this post? Consider helping… Continue Reading “Catchup Vlog – Millennial Well Poisoning, Workplace Woes, and Russia Derangement Syndrome”
Category: Alex Weir, Current Events, Psychology, Social Commentary, The Fractal Journal, Uncategorized, VlogTags: DFF, Foreign Affairs, Millenials, Russia, Social Issues, Teal Swan
Posted on May 21, 2020
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Trudging ahead in my quest to keep my joints from ruin I expand my search to include physical therapy devices. This video gives a brief overview of what WebMD tells us about inversion tables. Sources https://www.webmd.com/back-pain/what-are-inversion-tables#1 Enjoy this post? Consider helping cover web hosting… Continue Reading “TFS 61 – Inversion – Working out the Kinks”
Posted on May 20, 2020
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Figuring out which supplements work is a gamble. A quick look at whether or not Glucosamine/Chondroitin acts as advertised. Sources https://www.drugs.com/mtm/chondroitin-and-glucosamine.html The latest on glucosamine/chondroitin supplements Enjoy this post? – Please consider donating to my PayPal and help me cover hosting costs and bring… Continue Reading “TFS 60 – The Quest to Save My Joints!”
Category: Alex Weir, Social Commentary, The Fractal Journal, Uncategorized, VlogTags: Glucosamine/Chondroitin, Harvard, health, Nutrition, Studies, Supplements, Wellness
Posted on May 18, 2020
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I discuss problems with seeing your comments, a recent Scott Adams video, and a few other odds and ends. Scott Adam’s Vid – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWN4PCgPv08&t=837s My Essay – https://fractaljournal.com/2020/05/18/scott-adamss-bil-keane-epiphany-and-my-problem-with-shrinks-an-essay/ Enjoy this post? Consider helping cover web hosting costs, and legitimizing my carpal tunnel by donating… Continue Reading “TFS 59 – Scott Adams’s Bil Keane Epiphany And My Problem With Shrinks”
Category: Alex Weir, Humor, Philosophy, Social Commentary, The Fractal Journal, Uncategorized, VlogTags: Art, Bil Keane, Creativity, Jordan B Peterson, Scott Adams, Shrinks, Tim Pool
Posted on May 18, 2020
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In one of his recent videos, Scott Adams of Dilbert fame recounted an interesting episode from his career. He had had an epiphany. Delivered courtesy of one Bil Keane of Family Circus fame. The revelation was that Scott was a cartoonist’s cartoonist.… Continue Reading “Scott Adams’s Bil Keane Epiphany and My Problem With Shrinks (An Essay)”
Category: Alex Weir, Humor, Philosophy, Psychology, Social Commentary, UncategorizedTags: Art, Audience, Bil Keane, Creativity, Integrity, Jordan Peterson, Marketing, Mass Appeal, Scott Adams, Shrinks, Tim Pool
Heroes!
Posted on May 26, 2020 by Alex V. Weir
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Heroism is no longer reserved for individuals of especial merit. Apparently, you simply have to choose the right vocation. Sod the reason for your choice. No matter how mercenary. You’re a hero. Especially in a crisis – which you never mishandle. Because you… Continue Reading “Heroes!”
Category: Alex Weir, Humor, Social Commentary, The Fractal Journal, UncategorizedTags: Heroes, Hyperbole, medicine, Scott Adams