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About JMN

I live in Texas and devote much of my time to easel painting on an amateur basis. I stream a lot of music, mostly jazz, throughout the day. I like to read and memorize poetry.

“The Odds”

Posted on August 10, 2018 by JMN

The Odds If you’re a person given to gambling, What odds would you lay on the following: A grizzled dude straddling his big Harley Presents his better half as his “old lady”? His better half (who sports a lovely tan) … Continue reading →

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WWE

Posted on August 10, 2018 by JMN

According to the bullhorns and depending on the year, America’s military campaigns abroad would satisfy justice, displace tyrants, keep violence away from Western soil, spread democracy, foster development, prevent sectarian war, protect populations, reduce corruption, bolster women’s rights, decrease the … Continue reading →

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Hopeful Road Map

Posted on August 10, 2018 by JMN

“But a hopeful road map to humanism’s recovery might include variations on those older themes. First, a return of serious academic interest in the possible (I would say likely) truth of religious claims. Second, a regained sense of history as … Continue reading →

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Wikipediaphilia

Posted on August 9, 2018 by JMN

It’s a boon to have fingertip access to all knowledge. I can quote from the Critique of Pure Reason hands down. But many times another person pivots continually to smart phone in order to referee a fact fight during just … Continue reading →

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With This Facebook Like, I Hereby Acknowledge That You Got Married | The New Yorker

Posted on August 8, 2018 by JMN

Jeremiah Budin offers a humorous explanation of why wedding photos get so many Facebook likes. — Read on http://www.newyorker.com/humor/daily-shouts/with-this-facebook-like-i-hereby-acknowledge-that-you-got-married

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From the Jargon Log: “negative treatment”

Posted on August 8, 2018 by JMN

NYTimes, 8-6-18 — Under Israeli law, the prime minister alone is authorized to approve an assassination operation, euphemistically known as “negative treatment” within the Mossad. [Copyright (c) 2018 James Mansfield Nichols. All rights reserved.]

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Dear Mother… As I’ve been traveling

Posted on August 8, 2018 by JMN

As I’ve been traveling more, again, I’ve gotten so tired of seeing dead animals on the road. It’s begun to sicken me. Everywhere you go you see little carcasses and mauled remains. Some are not so little; I’ve seen several … Continue reading →

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Dear Mother… I’m keeping

Posted on August 7, 2018 by JMN

I’m keeping a fairly close record on my office computer of how I spend my time at work. I feel overworked in the sense that I’m letting myself be subjected to more demands than I can reasonably satisfy, as well … Continue reading →

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Tip of the Day

Posted on August 6, 2018 by JMN

http://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/26/magazine/how-to-have-sex-in-a-canoe.html “Three words: center of gravity….”

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The Gallego

Posted on August 6, 2018 by JMN

The Gallego, or native of Galicia, is by nature very reserved. For example, if you meet a Gallego in the stairwell, you will not know whether he’s going up or going down. [Copyright (c) James Mansfield Nichols. All rights reserved.]

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