There once was a woman from Niger,
Who smiled as she rode on a tiger.
She went for a ride,
And came back inside,
With her smile on the face of the tiger.
Friday, August 7, 2009
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Housekeeping
As of January 1, 2017 this blog began to receive anonymous posts. I try not to delete them, but if you want to be taken seriously here, you need to identify yourself, if only by some sort of cryptonym.
Welcome to Virtual Mirage
"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked.
"Oh, you can't help that," said the cat. "We're all mad here. I'm mad, you're mad."
"How do you know I'm mad," asked Alice?
"You must be," said the cat, "or you wouldn't have come here."
Good Morning
Virtual Mirage - What's on the other side of the mirror? Ask Alice how deep the rabbit hole really goes.
This blog is an extension of MY JOURNEY because sometimes my journey needs more explanation, and sometimes there is more to be said than can be expressed on one ordinary blog.
Sometimes it's politics (very serious), sometimes I address the human condition with a dose of humor, and other times it may seem as if the track is headed in a unique direction. I can be a complicated guy at times.
There are a few things you'll find I consider:
* Absence of proof is not proof of absence.
* Sometimes the questions are complex but the answers are simple.
* Love is the only condition where the happiness of another person is essential to your own.
* Steers do not sign treaties with meat packers. (think on that)
* Taxes are NEVER levied for the benefit of the taxed.
* The purpose of fighting is to win. There is no victory possible in defense.
WHITE POWDER (Novel)
There is something intoxicating about a secret.
THE OLD WHORE (NOVEL)
In the peculiar culture of the Central Intelligence Agency, "old whores" are people who will do whatever it takes to get the job done, irrespective of the cost.
EXILES FROM EDEN (NOVEL)
Sparks fly as two star-crossed lovers meet. He runs toward trouble as she yearns for something missing. And it ends in a flight from and toward justice.
About Me
- LL
- Today, I balance work and play as much as anyone can. All things remaining equal, play is more important. Life is short - it's important to make every day count for something, if only to yourself. I'm a former tinker/tailor/soldier/sailor who has now decided that maybe it really wasn't all done for nothing.
My Blog List
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Age Of Aquarius - So, how do you celebrate the Feast of St. Nicholas of Myra? Simple, load up the rig with a couple of light rods and head out to the mighty Brazos. Boo...
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Space Ketchup - Just a couple of odds and ends... (one odd and one end?) Rocket Lab's test flight this morning (EST) of their booster recovery approach was a success. Acc...
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BOOM! Blowout Jobs Report - 266,000 jobs added in November (video) - 266K jobs added in November and 41K jobs revised UP in October and September. *Unemployment rate drops to a 50 year low!* http://commoncts.blogspot.com/fee...
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What's Really Behind Pelosi's 'Don't Mess With Me' - House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has been using one phrase about her political and spiritual upbringing since long before she held elective office: ''We were all...
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Republicans could have impeached Obama on lots of 'high crimes and misdemeanors' - So this is now the standard for impeachment: the party out of power doesn't like the guy in the Oval Office, but controls the House: since they hate the ...
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Fitness - but not for that purpose? - I was both saddened and amused to read that FitBit, an activity tracking device that monitors your level of exertion during your daily activities, has eme...
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Political Thievery - Democrat Pa. Rep. Movita Johnson-Harrell, Charged With Stealing More Than $500,000 From Her Own Charity, Will Resign FTA: "Prosecutors said Johnson-Harr...
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Fullbore Friday - Even though I reposted this 2007 FbF a year ago, they found the Scharnhorst. Worth telling her story again. ------------------------------ Time for Part 2 ...15 hours ago
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It was only a matter of time… - The first ‘confirmed’ Narco-Sub (technically not a submarine, as it can’t submerge, it is a low profile vehicle) has been spotted in Europe. At dawn on S...16 hours ago
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Out of Time - No time for an extensive post. my oldest daughter, *The Nuke*, stopped by on her way to Groton on Thursday eve. A quick dinner and then she was off, hope...
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US State Department Gives S7 Permission To Relocate Sea Launch Spaceport To Russia - Very sad day for my fellow ships and myself. It was a ballsy enterprise started over drinks one night in a "What If....." session. Now that all the ITAR co...
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Hmm. Interesting. - So let's talk about impeachment, particularly Pelosi's interesting move. Let me start with what I've seen of the impeachment process, before we get to Pelo...22 hours ago
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Financial Fantasy - Impeachment, elections, Donkeys or Elephants, will it really matter? When will all this debt overwhelm us? Discussing a real estate boom in Steamboat spri...1 day ago
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She's part beaver! - So the other night was a very good night...such that I got home about 9:30 the next morning. And although I'd texted my neighbor and asked her to let the d...
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The Sacrifice of Thanksgiving - Many years ago, in a foreign land, in the service of my country, I was alone and dying. (It was not combat related.) I cried out in my pain, "If there is a ...6 days ago
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Pheasant Hunting Tips - Every year, around 2 million Americans partake in the time-honored tradition of pheasant hunting. This sport is popular for many reasons. To begin with, ...2 weeks ago
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So we went to Lafayette yesterday - Even though it rained all day Friday and into early Saturday morning, it had stopped by 8 AM. Went to the Jockey Lot flea market as usual. High temp on Satu...
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Gourd of the Manor - Meet my new pet - Gourd of the manor! The post Gourd of the Manor appeared first on Jules Smith.1 month ago
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Bridging the Distance - For the three blog followers of "The Diavel Made Me Do It", I still have the Diavel, still ride it, and so forth, but the adventure will continue on this b...1 year ago
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In his Father's Footsteps - Today my eldest grandson started his student enlistment in the New York Air National Guard. He starts his monthly drills soon and will attend basic train...
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How to gain weight fast - The purpose of creating a sample meal plan is to assist a post collegiate athlete in gaining strength in order to go professional. The described [...] Th...2 years ago
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