The Real Underdog
The story of David and Goliath is the most famous “underdog” story in history but usually the wrong person is called the underdog. https://johnbranyan.com/the-real-underdog/
My Response to Facebook Apologists
Now that I have officially stopped posting anything to Facebook other than taunts, I’m encountering a strange breed of humanoid creature called the “Facebook Apologist.” Their scientific name is, “Scairdy-cus Cat-icus” and they are easily identified by the sounds they emit when you suggest leaving Facebook or Twitter (which I’ll refer to as ‘TwitFace’ for […]
American Revolution Was Just Like Leaving Social Media…or maybe not
The Peaches summons me to her house to explain how the American Revolution was a lot like tyrannical social media companies. The kids have a couple of emergencies. We have some complacent friends who don’t see censorship as a big problem because they mostly just post cat pictures on Facebook. And I managed to get […]
American Revolution Was Just Like Leaving Social Media…or maybe not
The Peaches summons me to her house to explain how the American Revolution was a lot like tyrannical social media companies. The kids have a couple of emergencies. We have some complacent friends who don’t see censorship as a big problem because they mostly just post cat pictures on Facebook. And I managed to get […]
So Long, Facebook Friends
There’s no easy way to say this; I’m leaving Facebook. (Actually, that was pretty easy to say. Forget what I said in the opening sentence.) There are several reasons for my departure but the biggest is I’m tired of Facebook scamming me. If you use Facebook, you’re being scammed too. Would you like to know […]
Three Ways Pagans Turn Christians Off
Apparently, Christians do a lot of things to drive pagans away from Jesus.
Well…pagans do a lot of things to drive Christians away from themselves.
Let Me Confess My Stupidity
My stupidity is on full display for anyone who cares to see it. It’s not disguised or camouflaged. You won’t need to look hard. In fact, you’re looking at it right this moment.
Expressing my thoughts on the current situation is pretty stupid. I have absolutely no clue what the ‘current situation’ will be by the time I put a period at the end of this sentence. I’m totally ignorant about the future. The present only exists for a moment. My perspective is shaped entirely by the past. Everything I ‘know’ is a memory. Talking about ‘current events’ is literally impossible. There are no ‘current events.’ There are only ‘historical events.’ …(more)
We’re Better But We Wont Say That
Hey Pkarlgh, I tell The Peaches my new plan and she tells me, as usual, it’s wrong. Even though I don’t want to, we discuss the election. We warn about the peril of freaking out when babies get sick. Finally, we discuss the huge success of counselors that admit they don’t know what they’re talking […]
We’re Better But We Wont Say That
Hey Pkarlgh, I tell The Peaches my new plan and she tells me, as usual, it’s wrong. Even though I don’t want to, we discuss the election. We warn about the peril of freaking out when babies get sick. Finally, we discuss the huge success of counselors that admit they don’t know what they’re talking […]
This Is NOT For You. This Is For Your Friend.
Imagine sitting at a table with some a close friend. You’re chatting casually about the weather, sports, home repair, and the mole on your arm that is turning a weird color. Then, your friend says, “You know, I’m concerned about corruption in Wash…”
And suddenly, a burly nerd dashes in and covers your friend’s mouth. “I’m sorry,” says the nerd with a slight lisp, “That language violates our community standards.” …(more)