Category Archives: obsessions

Felix est quem ….

Posted on January 23, 2015 by iohannkn

Participating in our present age’s revival of Stoicism, I have often had occasion to ask myself: How in the world can I, arguably an abject slave of pleasure and indolence, a rattle-headed, timid, and puerile old do-nothing, how can I … Continue reading →

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"The Muse: Love Profaned…" [Very good blog-entry by Mike Hoffman, March 28, 2013]

Posted on March 6, 2014 by iohannkn

Mike Hoffman, March 28, 2013: The Muse: Love Profaned…:   There are dangers inherent in living in the Technosphere.  Right now, the Technosphere involves three things: people (you), Money and Machin…

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Old Age, Fatigue

Posted on January 4, 2012 by iohannkn

Iis qui legant – Salvete.My theory is that when old age starts to shut us down, our simple, common human facets are worn away first, and what’s left of our selves clings to our obsessions and fetishes. Smiles fade, patience … Continue reading →

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