Published on Sunday, 30 December, 2007 .
I find myself tonight continually thinking on the terms “characteristic immoderation” wondering if that applied to me in a way (as I tend to think that it doesn’t.)
To be sure, however, I wanted to know if there were any riders on the definition of immoderation (as opposed to it simply meaning “not in moderation”) but found that it was defined as being just that, and even the oxford defines it as, “not sensible or restrained.”
but what does it mean to be sensible?
Oxford again has that: “(of a person) possessing or displaying prudence.” and “(of an object) practical and functional…” and “(of a statement or course of action) chosen in accordance with wisdom or prudence”
So the biggest term seems to be prudence (after-all, practicality in a way is very similar to prudence) but it only means, “acting with or showing care and thought for the future”
So to be immoderate means to simply usually act without or not show care and thought for the future…
This seems to me to simply mean that to be “immoderate” is to be a living absurdist.
Published on Sunday, 30 December, 2007 .
Came across a very well written piece comparing nazi germany and post 9/11 America today, thought I’d pass it along.
Creeping Fascism: From Nazi Germany to post 9/11 America
and a memorable quote:
“I believe there are more instances of the abridgement of freedom of the people by gradual and silent encroachments by those in power than by violent and sudden usurpations…. The means of defense against foreign danger historically have become the instruments of tyranny at home.”
- James Madison
Published on Thursday, 6 December, 2007 .
As is always the case upon meeting new people and a night out drinking, the day after always brings two things, elation, and introspection.
No matter how I try, I always find myself turning inward after being introduced, again, to that life. The life that so many young people today passionately adore. A tiny room, packed with a mixed soup of culture and lifestyle, tons of alcohol flowing in every direction, music so loud that you find yourself all but shouting for the next few days.
What is it that attracts people to that life?
Why has it become the proving ground that it is today?
Why do I care about its effect and the length of its reach so much?
Is it really possible for me to fade away entirely?
Published on Thursday, 6 December, 2007 .
Is it acceptable to measure yourself a failure when you juxtapose your own accomplishments, with those of an over-achiever?
Its an irrefutable truth that in today’s world, the majority has declared that human life is to be measured in dollars and cents (or whichever currency is the standard for ones country) but how does that equate to real worth? Are we to measure worth by accomplishment?
Does the existence of people having a degree (or 2 or 3) by the time they’re 25, make those the same age without degrees failures?
What about being bilingual, v. only speaking a single language?
What about physical appearance? The slender v. the obese?
We measure ourselves all the time, consciously and unconsciously, but what does it even mean to measure yourself? Knowing that the scales are all relative to ones context, why do we even bother?
