Fat Tony from Texas (He/Him)
@fattony1970.bsky.social
Episcopalian married to a Roman Catholic.
Descended from Odhinn.
Scot-Irish and German.
Ciceronian in Philosophy.
Socialist Libertarian in Politics*.
Wargamer. Roleplayer. Nerd.
*From the Greek "Poly" meaning many, and "Ticks" small bloodsucking animals.
Descended from Odhinn.
Scot-Irish and German.
Ciceronian in Philosophy.
Socialist Libertarian in Politics*.
Wargamer. Roleplayer. Nerd.
*From the Greek "Poly" meaning many, and "Ticks" small bloodsucking animals.
Post you in a different era!
Let's keep this thread going, shall we?
Thank you for reposting and catching my eye,
@kitbashcat.bsky.social !!!
Me, in an airport, March, 1990; I was all of 20 and in the army on leave!
Let's keep this thread going, shall we?
Thank you for reposting and catching my eye,
@kitbashcat.bsky.social !!!
Me, in an airport, March, 1990; I was all of 20 and in the army on leave!
November 20, 2024 at 8:31 PM
Post you in a different era!
Let's keep this thread going, shall we?
Thank you for reposting and catching my eye,
@kitbashcat.bsky.social !!!
Me, in an airport, March, 1990; I was all of 20 and in the army on leave!
Let's keep this thread going, shall we?
Thank you for reposting and catching my eye,
@kitbashcat.bsky.social !!!
Me, in an airport, March, 1990; I was all of 20 and in the army on leave!
Chivalry, Day 10.
Honor.
"Mine honor is my life, both grow in one. Take honor from me, and my life is done. Then, dear my liege, mine honor let me try: in that I live, and for that I will die."
--Thomas Mowbray in William Shakespeare's "Richard II" Act I, Scene 1.
Honor.
"Mine honor is my life, both grow in one. Take honor from me, and my life is done. Then, dear my liege, mine honor let me try: in that I live, and for that I will die."
--Thomas Mowbray in William Shakespeare's "Richard II" Act I, Scene 1.
November 20, 2024 at 7:15 PM
Chivalry, Day 10.
Honor.
"Mine honor is my life, both grow in one. Take honor from me, and my life is done. Then, dear my liege, mine honor let me try: in that I live, and for that I will die."
--Thomas Mowbray in William Shakespeare's "Richard II" Act I, Scene 1.
Honor.
"Mine honor is my life, both grow in one. Take honor from me, and my life is done. Then, dear my liege, mine honor let me try: in that I live, and for that I will die."
--Thomas Mowbray in William Shakespeare's "Richard II" Act I, Scene 1.
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Chivalry, Day 9.
Mercy.
The quality of mercy is not strained.
It droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven
Upon the place beneath. It is twice blest:
It blesseth him that gives and him that takes.
'Tis mightiest in the mightiest; it becomes
The thronèd monarch better than his crown.
Chivalry, Day 9.
Mercy.
The quality of mercy is not strained.
It droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven
Upon the place beneath. It is twice blest:
It blesseth him that gives and him that takes.
'Tis mightiest in the mightiest; it becomes
The thronèd monarch better than his crown.
November 19, 2024 at 9:35 PM
(1of 3)
Chivalry, Day 9.
Mercy.
The quality of mercy is not strained.
It droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven
Upon the place beneath. It is twice blest:
It blesseth him that gives and him that takes.
'Tis mightiest in the mightiest; it becomes
The thronèd monarch better than his crown.
Chivalry, Day 9.
Mercy.
The quality of mercy is not strained.
It droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven
Upon the place beneath. It is twice blest:
It blesseth him that gives and him that takes.
'Tis mightiest in the mightiest; it becomes
The thronèd monarch better than his crown.
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Chivalry, Day 8.
Justice.
1 A psalm of Solomon.
2 Give to the king thy judgment, O God, and to the king's son thy justice: To judge thy people with justice, and thy poor with judgment....
Chivalry, Day 8.
Justice.
1 A psalm of Solomon.
2 Give to the king thy judgment, O God, and to the king's son thy justice: To judge thy people with justice, and thy poor with judgment....
November 18, 2024 at 2:57 PM
1 of 2
Chivalry, Day 8.
Justice.
1 A psalm of Solomon.
2 Give to the king thy judgment, O God, and to the king's son thy justice: To judge thy people with justice, and thy poor with judgment....
Chivalry, Day 8.
Justice.
1 A psalm of Solomon.
2 Give to the king thy judgment, O God, and to the king's son thy justice: To judge thy people with justice, and thy poor with judgment....
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Chivalry, Day 7.
Prowess.
"The high praise of God shall be in their mouth: and two-edged swords in their hands: To execute vengeance upon the nations, chastisements among the people: To bind their kings with fetters...."
Chivalry, Day 7.
Prowess.
"The high praise of God shall be in their mouth: and two-edged swords in their hands: To execute vengeance upon the nations, chastisements among the people: To bind their kings with fetters...."
November 18, 2024 at 12:42 AM
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Chivalry, Day 7.
Prowess.
"The high praise of God shall be in their mouth: and two-edged swords in their hands: To execute vengeance upon the nations, chastisements among the people: To bind their kings with fetters...."
Chivalry, Day 7.
Prowess.
"The high praise of God shall be in their mouth: and two-edged swords in their hands: To execute vengeance upon the nations, chastisements among the people: To bind their kings with fetters...."
Chivalry, Day 6.
Charity.
"Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do it."
--Proverbs 3:27 (KJV)
Charity.
"Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do it."
--Proverbs 3:27 (KJV)
November 16, 2024 at 8:38 PM
Chivalry, Day 6.
Charity.
"Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do it."
--Proverbs 3:27 (KJV)
Charity.
"Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do it."
--Proverbs 3:27 (KJV)
Chivalry, Day 5.
Duty.
“Death is lighter than a feather. Duty, heavier than a mountain.”
-al'Lan Mandragoran, "The Wheel of Time" by Robert Jordan
Duty.
“Death is lighter than a feather. Duty, heavier than a mountain.”
-al'Lan Mandragoran, "The Wheel of Time" by Robert Jordan
November 15, 2024 at 4:43 PM
Chivalry, Day 5.
Duty.
“Death is lighter than a feather. Duty, heavier than a mountain.”
-al'Lan Mandragoran, "The Wheel of Time" by Robert Jordan
Duty.
“Death is lighter than a feather. Duty, heavier than a mountain.”
-al'Lan Mandragoran, "The Wheel of Time" by Robert Jordan
Chivalry, Day 4.
Valor.
"And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but I found none."
--Ezekiel 22:30 (KJV)
Valor.
"And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but I found none."
--Ezekiel 22:30 (KJV)
November 14, 2024 at 9:38 PM
Chivalry, Day 4.
Valor.
"And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but I found none."
--Ezekiel 22:30 (KJV)
Valor.
"And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but I found none."
--Ezekiel 22:30 (KJV)
(1/4) Chivalry, Day 3.
Piety.
"On Earth the Grail is nothing but a myth. It's a nice story to tell your kids. For someone who spends his entire life looking for it is...well, it's not often taken very seriously."
"How sad. He is a holy man, a true seeker...."
Piety.
"On Earth the Grail is nothing but a myth. It's a nice story to tell your kids. For someone who spends his entire life looking for it is...well, it's not often taken very seriously."
"How sad. He is a holy man, a true seeker...."
November 13, 2024 at 8:07 PM
(1/4) Chivalry, Day 3.
Piety.
"On Earth the Grail is nothing but a myth. It's a nice story to tell your kids. For someone who spends his entire life looking for it is...well, it's not often taken very seriously."
"How sad. He is a holy man, a true seeker...."
Piety.
"On Earth the Grail is nothing but a myth. It's a nice story to tell your kids. For someone who spends his entire life looking for it is...well, it's not often taken very seriously."
"How sad. He is a holy man, a true seeker...."
Chivalry, Day 2.
Gallantry.
"It's wrong for the strong to prey on the weak. That idea was the very heart of the Round Table. To correct injustice; to promote a society of laws, not arms."
--Michael York as "Arthur" on Babylon 5: "A Late Delivery from Avalon"
Gallantry.
"It's wrong for the strong to prey on the weak. That idea was the very heart of the Round Table. To correct injustice; to promote a society of laws, not arms."
--Michael York as "Arthur" on Babylon 5: "A Late Delivery from Avalon"
November 12, 2024 at 3:11 PM
Chivalry, Day 2.
Gallantry.
"It's wrong for the strong to prey on the weak. That idea was the very heart of the Round Table. To correct injustice; to promote a society of laws, not arms."
--Michael York as "Arthur" on Babylon 5: "A Late Delivery from Avalon"
Gallantry.
"It's wrong for the strong to prey on the weak. That idea was the very heart of the Round Table. To correct injustice; to promote a society of laws, not arms."
--Michael York as "Arthur" on Babylon 5: "A Late Delivery from Avalon"
I will stand in the gap. I do not fear the fascists. Stand behind me, and if I fall, take up my shield.
November 11, 2024 at 7:26 PM
I will stand in the gap. I do not fear the fascists. Stand behind me, and if I fall, take up my shield.
Chivalry, Day 1.
Courtesy.
"....honor all women...with the respect we owe to our mother, our sisters, our queen, and the mother of our Lord. Courtesy costs nothing to give, but it is a coin of inestimable worth to the recipient."
Katherine Kurtz, "The King's Deryni"
Courtesy.
"....honor all women...with the respect we owe to our mother, our sisters, our queen, and the mother of our Lord. Courtesy costs nothing to give, but it is a coin of inestimable worth to the recipient."
Katherine Kurtz, "The King's Deryni"
November 11, 2024 at 4:09 PM
Chivalry, Day 1.
Courtesy.
"....honor all women...with the respect we owe to our mother, our sisters, our queen, and the mother of our Lord. Courtesy costs nothing to give, but it is a coin of inestimable worth to the recipient."
Katherine Kurtz, "The King's Deryni"
Courtesy.
"....honor all women...with the respect we owe to our mother, our sisters, our queen, and the mother of our Lord. Courtesy costs nothing to give, but it is a coin of inestimable worth to the recipient."
Katherine Kurtz, "The King's Deryni"
Tomorrow, in light of recent events, I will repost my 10 Days of Chivalry. Meditate on these to gain strength to defend against what is coming.
"Et vidi de mare bestiam ascendentem habentem capita septem et cornua decem et super cornua eius decem diademata et super capita eius nomina blasphemiae."
"Et vidi de mare bestiam ascendentem habentem capita septem et cornua decem et super cornua eius decem diademata et super capita eius nomina blasphemiae."
November 10, 2024 at 5:40 PM
Tomorrow, in light of recent events, I will repost my 10 Days of Chivalry. Meditate on these to gain strength to defend against what is coming.
"Et vidi de mare bestiam ascendentem habentem capita septem et cornua decem et super cornua eius decem diademata et super capita eius nomina blasphemiae."
"Et vidi de mare bestiam ascendentem habentem capita septem et cornua decem et super cornua eius decem diademata et super capita eius nomina blasphemiae."
Cicero held that the laws of nature were more important than the laws of men and governments. He believed that any leader who defied natural law was, by definition, a tyrant. In Cicero's own words, 'natural law is right reason, consonant with nature, common to every man, constant, eternal.
November 8, 2024 at 7:20 PM
Cicero held that the laws of nature were more important than the laws of men and governments. He believed that any leader who defied natural law was, by definition, a tyrant. In Cicero's own words, 'natural law is right reason, consonant with nature, common to every man, constant, eternal.
Happy to be here! Yay! To Hell with Elon.
November 8, 2024 at 5:43 PM
Happy to be here! Yay! To Hell with Elon.