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Black Belts, Eagle Scouts, and Ninjas

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Opinionated Man

I equate a black belt to being in the same category as an eagle scout. I do not know Karate, yes… let’s just let the shock wear off for a second… … … all done? There is no martial arts … Continue reading →

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I love it

Posted on February 4, 2014 by Opinionated Man

Bring your anger and your conviction. Pile it high and set it on fire as you dance in ritual homage to your beliefs. Look up fool and take note of the bonfires around you. Your candle of reverence is joined … Continue reading →

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My Friend Crohn’s Disease

Posted on January 2, 2014 by Opinionated Man

Someone asked me to write a little article on what it is like living with Crohn’s Disease. I am happy to do so and actually I just had this conversation recently with my parents while they were visiting for Christmas. … Continue reading →

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The Tower

Posted on December 27, 2013 by Opinionated Man

It stands, tall and proud.A pillar to the world. A tower, split in half by color.Torn apart by choice. Alternating, its pattern of black and white stone.Beautiful to behold, yet strength is given up. For when visual orgies are the … Continue reading →

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The Coming Storm

Posted on December 23, 2013 by Opinionated Man

I feel it coming. I do not know when it will come, but the Storm is coming. I feel it in my bones, down to my very soul. I see the laughter and cheer around me, blind fools. Do they … Continue reading →

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Why Society hates the Wealthy

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Opinionated Man

I never considered myself wealthy growing up. Rather, I never considered my family wealthy growing up. Maybe that is one huge reason people dislike the wealthy, especially those (such as I guess my younger self) that do not even appreciate … Continue reading →

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Monotony, I am Robot

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Opinionated Man

Automated, pin number, ID stamp, social security code, what was your name again? Who cares ID badge please? Does it matter what your name is? Has anyone else felt lately that this world is quickly slipping away from humanity and … Continue reading →

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