Monthly Archives: February 2019

February 20, 2019 · 18:05

Small Town Problem

Living in a small town has many benefits, especially for a curmudgeon such as myself. Being in a rural setting brings a slower pace of life, empty roads on which to drive and a veneer of civil interaction with fellow citizens. We are friendly folk who are willing to help our neighbor and we like to live by the golden rule. Unfortunately, one aspect of human nature we can’t avoid in our bucolic setting are sex offenders.

To be sure, if you question any particular denizen of Smallville, USA, none of them know any rapists personally. Everyone they know is a good guy or gal who would never think of violating another human being in such a vile manner. However, chances are they either know someone personally who has been raped or someone who is a rapist. Or perhaps they are a predator or have been prey.

Those who know me know that I am pretty much a live and let live kind of guy. I have some strong opinions, but I don’t begrudge anyone else their opinions or beliefs. However, my libertarian streak stops with bullies. I really detest a bully, I have great disdain for anyone who takes advantage of others weaker than themselves. Rapists are the ultimate bullies. I hope God has a special corner of hell reserved for unrepentant sex offenders. Absolutely they are the worst piece of trash, sub-human in my opinion.

So, here is the reason for this serious post – Pierz has a rapist in its midst.

There is a man, in his 70’s who lives in the area who is a sexual predator. He violently raped a dear friend of mine and he got away with his crime. I have been asked not to identify him because it would be too difficult for the victim. However, this man still prowls the streets of the community. He still attends Mass in the local Catholic Church as if he doesn’t have this heinous sin on his soul. I know him; if you live in Pierz, chances are you know him also. In my opinion, he is simply a piece of shit.

If he sees himself in this post, he should first ask God’s forgiveness and then get some help. Also, he had better leave my friends alone or next time I won’t just use the printed word.

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February 9, 2019 · 02:58

10 Things that won’t matter when you are dead

“A wise man looks upon men as he does on horses; all their comparisons of title, wealth, and place, he considers but as harness.”  – Robert Cecil

1) The size of your house.

2) What awards your kid won at school.

3) How high the grass in your yard is

4) The size of your paycheck.

5) How many Twitter followers you have.

6) How fast you ran the 100.

7) What type of car you drove.

8) Whose team won the Super Bowl.

9) Where you went on vacation.

10) The size of your penis.

I could go on and on, but I think you get the point. Living by comparison is great when you come out on top in the competition, but how does it feel when you come up short?

In the end, very little of what “the world” cares about matters. Caring too much about what others have, comparing yourself to everyone else is a useless waste of time and energy. Sooner or later, you are going to come up short… always.  Someone else is always going to be faster, richer, better looking, etc.

The anxiety, depression and anger generated by frustrating yourself in pursuit of these worthless comparisons can kill you.  Ask yourself, what do you want to be remembered for when you are dead and gone; that you took bitchin’ vacations and drove a cool car? Really?

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