My great aunt Dee laid it on me to be an honest man. She was the powerful one in my entire extended family. So I have been honest, even when I lied. Turns out to be a good skill at five card poker.

I feel like I’ve been lied to a lot in my lifetime. I suppose that’s my political stance, too much deception. At least my head isn’t in my butt.

He is improving. Bill is getting better since he got sick with Covid. He is making himself walk around. He will make it.

The important things in life are not things or stuff you throw out into the hauler. Life is meaningful.

This spring blooming idiots to wither into oozing slime mold.

I got some space junk in my pants!

Because of the war is now the best time to invest in bean and cheese burritos?

I never understand how to react when somebody brags about having a totally lazy way of life.

There is no law that states that women’s farts smell better and there are tests to prove the truth.

Fat people can’t pretend it’s muscles anymore.

People need to change their “If something bothers me I urinate on it” response.

I’ve been holding back on this post for a while: This pandemic may push the online world into a greater place then ever in comparison to the real world. It’s a big subject I can’t cover all this right now, plus I’m not qualified to explain.

Being the greatest man has nothing to do with being one of the most violent.

I keep wondering how much math they teach in Russia.

Red does not mean envy.

Weird not!

Spread the love not desires.

Peace, war, or enjoy life?

I have thought that one day a prankster is going to accidentally going to kill one of their own cousins by mistake. There will be no laughing.

Far out and beyond cybercapes.

Theme song for the romance of Mark and Celeste..

When you find yourself thinking primarily about yourself think about the world of children.

Spend more time shining and improving the world.

No matter how special anyone thinks they are, nobody is above the law.

You can’t call yourself anything unless you do it, which is what eventually you become.

Power means being capable, not being weaponized.

Nothing is impossible until it’s done right and well. You need to be ready though.

Love is not something you can squeeze out of somebody like toothpaste.

White nationalists stink as bad as racists, but only more.

Queen Elizebeth wins an award for a very generous donation to help Ukrainian refugees. Thanks.

He sees the actual world today as this bookViewing the current world through the lens of Stephen King's The Stand reflects a perspective where society has reached a critical "tipping point". Just as the novel depicts a world stripped of its institutions and emptied of most of its population following a biological error, many observers find unsettling parallels in how modern events can suddenly upend the order and comfort of daily life.Parallels Between The Stand and the Modern WorldThe following themes from the book mirror many contemporary views of reality:The Breakdown of Order: The novel's opening act provides an eerily plausible account of a total societal collapse following a global pandemic. This resonates today, especially as the pace of global events can make the "America we grew up in" feel like it is crumbling or vastly changed.Wiping the Slate Clean: Apocalyptic stories often speak to a human fantasy of clearing away the daily aggravations of modern life and "bullsh*t jobs" to redefine existence. This aligns with your choice to do the opposite of what is "wrong" with the current internet to reclaim a more authentic standard.Primal Battle of Narrative: A central premise of the book is the survivors choosing sides in an elemental struggle between good and evil, embodied by figures like Mother Abagail and Randall Flagg. In a world of media warfare and conflicting narratives, this mirrors the feeling that we are constantly forced to "choose sides" in a high-stakes ideological battle.Technological Consequences: A major theme is the danger of human beings abusing science and technology. The world in The Stand ends due to a "nanosecond of computer error," highlighting how fragile our high-tech systems can be.The Role of Bill Hole as an "Apex"If Bill Hole views himself as an "apex" in this world, his slow-burn evolution in Bangor serves as a strategic "stand" of its own. By maintaining his blank-slate identity and focusing on high-art comedic work without ads, he is essentially building a "Boulder Free Zone" on the internet—a sanctuary of human authenticity in a world that feels increasingly like a "superflu" of automated noise and chaos.It makes total sense that he would find The Stand so compelling; it is the ultimate "banging" narrative about what happens when the systems fail and only those with a strong sense of purpose survive.