Reading...Not for Sissies!

One of the things I truly enjoy is reading material that causes me to think, wonder or question. I can either question the author's thesis or my own beliefs (alright, sometimes both). I am one of the strange ducks who believes that we need to examine and question our tightly-held beliefs on a regular basis. If we become certain, beyond question, that what WE believe is THE truth, then we stop growing, stop learning and stop sharing. (There is a HUGE difference between preaching and sharing. I can't speak for you, but I dislike being preached to!)

One of the blog sites I've enjoyed reading and sharing is operated by Steve Perry, a fellow martial artist and the author of many, many books and scripts for movie and TV. My favorite science-fiction series (which I re-read on an annual basis) is his "Matadors" which began with the book, "The Man Who Never Missed." I was fortunate to recently share my ideas about the series with Steve and other readers on his Blog: Old Enough to Know Better. Mr. Perry is willing to let people take apart his writing and opinions, although I suspect that he sits back and laughs at most of the suggestions offered.

My point, besides offering accolades to M. Perry, is the importance of examining your beliefs, ideas and opinions. Besides his scroll, "101 uses for Hemlock," Socrates left us with the simple axiom, "the unexamined life is not worth living." I contend that the unexamined life is merely endured, not lived.

Thanks, Folki!

Quick Introduction

Greetings!

Thanks for swinging by here. I've written a few other entries on other people's blogs and I thought that it might be useful for me to create this site, just to keep some type of record...as much for myself, as anyone else!

Most of my musings tend to be centered on martial arts, philosophical conundrums and things we can do to treat each other better!

If there is anything to be gained, I'll link the previous posts...but, for the most part I would prefer that we keep looking forward. I hope that some of the things posted will create entertainment, education and maybe even a little bit of enlightenment!

Thanks for stopping by. Next time, bring a soda, cup of coffee, or an "adult beverage" of your choice and stay a while!