“He who knows when he can fight and when he cannot, will be victorious.” ~ Sun Tzu

2014/02/01 Chauvinists are the Soylent Green of the Future – Ever since the Women’s Liberation Movement hijacked the word “Chauvinist” it has, unfortunately lost its most powerful meanings. “Chauvinism, in its original meaning, is an exaggerated patriotism and a belligerent belief in national superiority and glory.” (Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chauvinist) For at least the last generation, the common folk…

The Saddest Photo I’ve Taken This Year

2014/01/29 For Some Outdoorsmen This Would Be It – Folks who love the wilderness and living in Nature’s embrace have a hard time seeing their gear just sitting around waiting for them to hit the road. I am cursed to walk by some of my camping gear a few times each day when I take…

Y’all Are Lucky As Hell

2014/01/24 A wonderful woman just asked me “why” I’m pursuing the Boot-Strap Expat Adventure.  I find it insightful to consider such questions because it took years of introspection for me to come to the decision to expatriate. While I will surely benefit from a move to South America, I’m also a guy with a sense…

Don’t Be An Accidental Agorist

 2014/01/12 What is Agorism? – In essence, Agorism is Economic Anarchy. According to Wikipedia (Skip the Wiki paragraphs if you already have a clue and scroll down to Most Of Us Stumble Into Agorism) Agorism is a libertarian social philosophy that advocates creating a society in which all relations between people are voluntary exchanges by means of counter-economics, thus engaging in a…

Sometimes Life is Perfect

2014/01/20 Every Moment Is a Gift, and Sometimes I Remember to Share It – Most of you are familiar with my Anarchist, Fuck You Establishment Self. But that is just one facet of the gem. Each of us has many facets or faces we show the world. I’m a lover, not a fighter, although I’ve…