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Re: Somtimes I Wonder

Dan Black — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 02:42:03 -0000

Great thoughts here. It is important to day dream and wonder. I like what you said about doing it everyday, so true.

Re: Writing About the Ocean

Silencio Barnes — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 12:54:16 -0000

Do you mean its vast, uncaring, god-like mien? :))
I'm of the opinion that it should terrify people. It damn sure terrifies me.

Re: Writing About the Ocean

Namgem — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 20:55:32 -0000

The ocean terrifies me!

Re: Asking for Help

lvwithlove — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 09:30:29 -0000

I've been in a spot here and there when I've had to ask for help. It's a pride thing. You don't want people thinking that you can't handle life the way that they handle life. But, the fact remains that sometimes if you don't ask for help when you really need it you're doing yourself a disservice and it's worse than what you think asking for help would entail.

Re: What is Freedom and Why Don’t We Have it?

Nathaniel Scates — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 14:48:55 -0000

Nice blog, man.
Freedom is a tricky business. It is not always possible to have complete freedom, particularly when one person's freedom may subjugate or impede another's. For many people, it's not enough to have it their way, they also want *you* to have it their way, too. It seems like that is what many people believe freedom is these days, the right to impose your standard upon others.

Certainly, most western religion has been very much anti-freedom throughout recorded history. Their entire message is centered on what you cannot do, cannot be. Then they turn around and try to suggest that we were all endowed by the creator with free will - except that not really because any deviation from the so-called riteous path spells an eternity of damnation; so really we're free to make the right choice or else...

Then there is the cadre of people who yearn for freedom from something. Maybe a dictator, maybe a lifestyle or economic reality. Sometimes it is obtainable - the Libyans appear to be truely free from Gaddafi's influence. Other times it is fantasy - I will never be free of the basic laws of physics, relativity and conseqence. Those things are what make our reality hold together.

I think real freedom is more than most people can handle. It is shapeless and without imperatives or bias, and that makes a lot of folks uncomfortable as hell.

Great topic!

best,
N8

Re: I Am Not My Hair

Silencio Barnes — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 23:42:20 -0000

N8! Ya old bastard! How are ya?!?!

The funny thing about that is, gray is a very distinguishing color, especially when it's a full head of gray. I think somewhere along the line, hair become a symbol for everything we think is beautiful about ourselves. Instead of gray hair meaning time and wisdom (which is beautiful in and of itself), it became a sign of decrepit old age...which it isn't.

Kinda weird really. You should learn to love it and embrace. Your hair should not be that stranger that's just...there and you tolerate em. It should be the good friend that let's other people know that you're comfortable with who you are...if you see what I'm trying to say with these hobbled metaphors.

Re: I Am Not My Hair

Nathaniel Scates — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 15:52:07 -0000

Right on, man! It's good that you like what you have. A lot of people struggle with that, including me. I started finding grey hairs at 18 and by the time I was in my 30s I was almost totally grey. It screwed with my head a little bit - every time I'd walk by a mirror I'd get a little shock: who's that old fucker following me... oh wait. : ( I actually went through a 5 or 6 year phase where I dyed it back to my original color, but that was a pain in the ass to maintain and I got less and less comfortable with having to do it. So earlier this year, I let it grow out to the steel grey it has now become. I can't say as I'm more comfortable with it, but sooner or later I have to get used to the fact that I'm becoming an old dude. Might as well get started. lol

Re: Another Day

Lustato Tenterrara — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 16:31:52 -0000

I'm the hundred in the face

Re: Lamebook.com – Funny Facebook Posts

Top20lists — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:56:48 -0000

HAHA...very funny :)

Re: Where to File State and Federal Taxes for Free

Silencio Barnes — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 19:51:28 -0000

Why thank you kindly my good man.

Re: Where to File State and Federal Taxes for Free

Harry Torres — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 19:28:13 -0000

Awesome post!!

Re: The Legion of Extraordinary Dancers

Wheels For Sale — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 00:48:47 -0000

I am a regular viewer of this show and it is one of the best and toughest competition i have ever seen. Most of the participants are very talented.

Re: And If You Should Walk

Silencio Barnes — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 16:40:22 -0000

Thank you...Kittens :))

Re: Another Day

Vineyard Road — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 08:50:02 -0000

Yes... compliments... a stroking of the ego... we all need that from time and again!

Re: Another Day

Silencio Barnes — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 02:52:07 -0000

Thanks! I'm always afraid to do anything in a sing-song voice...but I figured other people that can't sing make whole albums :)) Thanks again! Compliments are the fuel for my machine.

Re: Another Day

Vineyard Road — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 09:35:38 -0000

I love this poem, Mr. Barnes, especially how you added a bit of 'tune' to the ending... beautiful.

Re: Campbell’s Recalls 15,000,000 Pounds of SpaghettiOs

Silencio Barnes — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 12:55:20 -0000

Yea, it's unfortunate. But hey! Not all of them are full of undercooked meat, just be careful to check the bottom of the can if you buy any. By now, most stores should have removed the bad ones from the shelves anyway.

Re: Campbell’s Recalls 15,000,000 Pounds of SpaghettiOs

Trippy360 — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 18:54:30 -0000

Hey I love spaghettios with meatballs.. this sucks!

Re: Practice Words

Acana Prairie Harvest Dog Food — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 12:10:18 -0000

I also unknown with this word..practice word before visiting this site.Now i am clear what does it mean.

Re: And If You Should Walk

Kittens — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 08:28:53 -0000

Well done. The thinking of the site is really great.

Re: The Legion of Extraordinary Dancers

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Re: The Legion of Extraordinary Dancers

Orijen Large Puppy Dog Food — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 14:20:53 -0000

Thanks

Re: Lamebook.com – Funny Facebook Posts

Orijen Dog Food — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 13:30:51 -0000

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Re: Abortion, Why is it Such a Big Deal? Pro-choice, Pro-life, but What About Pro-Freedom?

Alaska Naturals Salmon Oil — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 13:15:45 -0000

he idea that accidents can't happen would imply that outside of just not having sex at all, then there is a 100% effective contraceptive method out there somewhere

Re: Pickup Lines

PreciseCanineSensicareDog Food — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 07:24:02 -0000

Is it a poem? If it is then I just say that wonderful. I was little surprised to see a poem in this site. It was unexpected.