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I'm an academic, a philosopher by trade, and a well known Smarty Pants. I play blues guitar, love books and coffee. I write suspense novels (published by Down&Out Books).

#blues #books #noir #resistance #democracy #philosophy #coffee #aspergers #yoga
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carb55.bsky.social @carb55.bsky.social · Feb 18
I still can't fucking believe it's not butter.
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The great Sam Chatmon doing "Who's Gonna Love You Tonight?"

#Blues #Music #Guitar #SamChatmon

www.youtube.com/watch?v=00So...
Sam Chatmon - Who's Gonna Love You Tonight?
YouTube video by Joe Norris
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May 2, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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“The great use of life is to spend it for something that will outlast it.” (William James)

#PhilosophyNibbles #Philosophy #Resist #Democracy #WilliamJames
May 2, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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Take heart. There's still time to beat up William Shatner before he dies.

#Ex-X
May 1, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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Next time at dinner someone wants me to say grace, I'm going to slaughter a goat and offer it to Zeus.

#Ex-X
May 1, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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“Know how to listen, and you will profit even from those who talk badly.” (Plutarch)

#PhilosophyNibbles #Philosophy #Resist #Democracy #Plutarch
May 1, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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“By doubting we are led to question, by questioning we arrive at the truth.” (Peter Abelard)

#PhilosophyNibbles #Philosophy #Resist #Democracy #Abelard #truth
April 30, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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My helper monkey did so much blow, he fell down a flight of stairs and broke his pelvis, so now he’s in a full body cast. Big help he is.

#Ex-X
April 29, 2025 at 10:19 PM
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“Mostly it is loss which teaches us about the worth of things.” (Schopenhauer)

#PhilosophyNibbles #Philosophy #Resist #Democracy #Schopenhauer
April 29, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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My ex was so high class, she had a chandelier in her outhouse.

#Ex-X
April 28, 2025 at 12:07 AM
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Sure, I was convicted, but I had a great lawyer. The judge reduced my sentence to being drawn and *almost* quartered.

#Ex-X
April 28, 2025 at 12:04 AM
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Perhaps in our heated exchange I failed to mention that I am rubber, and you are glue. Bounces off of me and sticks to you. Let that be a lesson to you, cretin.

#Ex-X
April 25, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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How desirable am I? I just learned that there are beautiful Russian women just waiting to hear from me! *Women*--plural! Top that!

#Ex-X
April 25, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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The inimitable Fred McDowell doing "Shake 'Em On Down."

#Blues #Music #Guitar #FredMcDowell

www.youtube.com/watch?v=64T6...
Mississippi Fred McDowell - Shake 'Em On Down
YouTube video by Scott Grant
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April 25, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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“People do not lack strength, they lack will.” (Victor Hugo)

#PhilosophyNibbles #Philosophy #Resist #Democracy #VictorHugo
April 25, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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Grandma's going to have a lot of explaining to do once she gets out of County Lockup.

#Ex-X
April 24, 2025 at 11:54 PM
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My students called me "Big Dawg" today. So I've got that going for me, which is nice.
April 24, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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“Good things happen to those who hustle.” (Anais Nin)

#PhilosophyNibbles #Philosophy #Resist #Democracy #AnaisNin
April 24, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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“Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.” (Einstein)

#PhilosophyNibbles #Philosophy #Resist #Democracy #Einstein
April 23, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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“Truth lies in the abyss.” Democritus

#PhilosophyNibbles #Philosophy #Resist #Democritus
April 22, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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We should all be smart enough by now to realize that no relationship should last any longer than two weeks, tops. Those of you at 12 or 13 days better start saying your goodbyes.

#Ex-X
April 21, 2025 at 9:51 PM
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Without you, I'm dizzy. I have no sense of direction. I wouldn't be able to stand on my own. Oh, how I need you, fluids in my inner ear!

#Ex-X
April 21, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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Will This Conservative Legal Doctrine Undo Trump’s First Months in Office? www.nytimes.com/2025/04/20/o...
Opinion | Will This Conservative Legal Doctrine Undo Trump’s First Months in Office?
What goes around, comes around. And it is not likely to be good for the White House.
www.nytimes.com
April 21, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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“If we live truly, we shall see truly.” (Emerson)

#PhilosophyNibbles #Philosophy #Resist #Emerson
April 21, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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Status update: Waiting for a Jesus-ex-machina to save the day.

#Ex-X #Easter
April 20, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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I sure hope baby Jesus doesn't see his shadow this year. I'd hate to have six more weeks of Lent.

#Ex-X #Easter
April 20, 2025 at 3:19 PM