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Catch 44

Posted on October 15, 2010 by Fred

So I’ve been seeing a shrink (Emma), and as is always the case it’s a slow process. Four weeks in and barely getting started. Years ago, but soon after the Incident, I kept a written diary (roughly 1995 to 1999). … Continue reading →

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Skittish

Posted on September 17, 2010 by Fred

Apologies to those I pushed away. I write for myself, but I appreciate the contact. A computer is cold comfort without a human touch.

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Glimmer

Posted on September 17, 2010 by Fred

Ten years… no. Fifteen years too late, I have an appointment. It is set. Help, hopefully. I don’t believe there is much possibility that it will do me any good, but I go regardless.

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Itself

Posted on September 14, 2010 by Fred

Drove the night toward my home The place that I was born, on the lakeside As daylight broke, I saw the earth The trees had burned down to the ground Peter Gabriel “Don’t Give Up” I am afraid. I am … Continue reading →

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Auld Lang Syne

Posted on September 10, 2010 by Fred

There I am in younger days, stargazing, Painting picture perfect maps Of how my life and love would be. Not counting the unmarked paths of misdirection My compass, faith in love’s perfection. I missed a million miles of road I … Continue reading →

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Moat

Posted on September 8, 2010 by Fred

Nobody’s found a way behind your defenses They never notice the zap gun in your hand Until you’re pointing it and stunning their senses Billy Joel “Sleeping With The Television On” [post updated--- see end] In the course of the … Continue reading →

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Observation

Posted on August 27, 2010 by Fred

It’s funny that this blog seems to attract people who are significantly smarter than I am. Either I have the traits of a much smarter person, or I’m much smarter than I think I am. I’m going with the first … Continue reading →

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Here Comes the Cavalry

Posted on August 2, 2010 by Fred

I may have found a shrink. It’s been suggested in the past that I seek a psychologist who has experience with and knowledge of gifted individuals— but such people are a bit hard to come by. Nonetheless, I tracked down … Continue reading →

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Singularity

Posted on July 2, 2010 by Fred

In 1993, mathematics professor/science fiction author Vernor Vinge wrote a now-famous article entitled “The Coming Technological Singularity“. He talked about the future, and a time when humanity will create an artificial (i.e. computer) superhuman intelligence, and the consequences of that … Continue reading →

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Arrogance

Posted on June 21, 2010 by Fred

“Statistically speaking, I’m the smartest person in the room.” A friend of mine (Erika) was talking to an acquaintance of hers when the acquaintance made that statement. This pissed her off to no end, as she saw it as pure … Continue reading →

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