I know this posting might feel a little dark. It is due to me trying to channel some recent anger into the positive side. Making most of the negative energy turn out in a productive manner versus just stewing in the cycles of dumb we find ourselves in. Adaptation to changes while attempting to hold out and maybe keep a few of the old ways firmly in grasp. Off top of noggin there are two changes that will be illuminated here.
First off I finally succumbed to the new ways and purchased a burner. For those who don't watch the wire I mean a cheap cell phone. I figure it will help in some ways business, security, and screening wise. Fairly amazing how cheap the phone itself was, I told myself as I exited the big box that won't be named because I didn't get a plug to do so. The minutes one must purchase are relatively inexpensive but that doesn't mean I'm ignorant to the game being played. Time sensitivity versus monthly plans all in the end you must pay on a periodic basis. Gotta get you hooked, and shunning the ancient concept of landline. If you are a friend, family member, or business associate I'll hip you to the number. Should start another paragraph but want to avoid the soapbox. I really weighed the issues before shedding the last of my ludite sensibilities. I know all about the wingnut discussions on safety and security. But they pimp just as much fear as those that say hey why not have the ability to jibberJabber at a moments notice.
I could flush more angles out to the meaning of my newly purchased low tech goodie. But I also have issues that effect what I call tronland and the ability it affords some to create income. I really was surprised at the turn of events. Again, like I mentioned above the names will be kept out but anyone who has been on the intertubes more than once knows who I mean. Apparently new standards or levels of productivity have been implemented at said location. A famous auction site is the only description I will lend them as in the past I simply figured hey I've been lucky and done good transactions for quite some time, maybe the nay sayers just caught a raw deal.
To keep things simple I got the runaround. Not something that normally would even cause a second thought, but the manner in which it was distributed reminded me of the George Carlin bit. "Get into position to properly Service the customer." is the proper quote I believe. Anyways the new way of doing things means ten years of membership means jack. You go monthly. You get your money when we want to divvy it out to you. You don't get to know why, just know someone somewhere may or may not have complained. Wait until next go-round to see if things get any better.
When you try and fix things just remember the flow chart. If you don't know about the flow chart do a search and then watch the Carlin bit again. I would stop whinging about it, but the blatant phone tree responses given after attempting to rectify the issues made me realize I'm dealing with the borg here. Others have told me to write letters and go deep but I sense the futility. Waste energy on this or wait for if a serious sitrep presents itself. I already have visited the numerous sites that warn folk of these places. They say it is only a matter of time until you also see how transactions occur.
So now the place I used to think was solid, and a primary location to create earnings is at the bottom of the barrel. There was always the hint at squirrel behaviour. Goofy tabulations that hinted at the uneven balance between the purchaser and the owner. A glorified electronic billboard if you will. Basically it is to the point of hoop jumping. For that reason I will start plugging my website, here at the blog, and alternative sites that allow a sense of online garbage ( cough, cough! :-P ) garage sale concepts.
Before I end transmission I want to say apologies for the the frequency. How do I expect anyone to subscribe, comment, or bother with constructive criticism if the post flow so slow. I can't promise daily. Weekly seems doable as long as I keep the mindset right. Will attempt to be more often than that. In case this was too kranky I want to ask who is watching breaking bad, newsroom, or the olympics?!

I know. I know. It is daily not monthly to have a vibrant living breathing blog. A constant stream of new content for the reader viewer taker. Other things always seem to crop up and make this seem like a time eater. Devote the mental energies to wordweave for Free, or try and get things done in the "real world" before acting like neo trapped in the matrix. A good tronland event that happened was a group of "friends" seem to have reemerged. I like to call them that even though I've never met them face to face. Definitely strange days where like minds get together and share things but actual human interactions seem to be dissipating. Some people adapt to the new ways quite easily, while others struggle trying to determine what old techniques to bring along.

I probably should have started out describing the vid above. It just reminded me of how nature will do what it wants, and the gardener or farmer should just hang back and try to facilitate optimum conditions. Thinking you're going to harness, control, or force things along seems to get you in trouble. Observing, waiting, weeding, and then acting as a last resort might only work on a tiny scale where a few get fed. But back in the day as the kids say it was the rule not the exception to have a small plot. Today it is someone else who brings the goodness to the store - which is fine as long as the supply holds out. Now I'm off track again.

I'll wrap this up by saying I think I need to add more music to the background instead of the steady podcast absorption to keep the creativity moving. The pic below makes me wonder about the hopefully distant future. Will it be like everyone says one big global community, or will there be a big pluralist shift. I realize these posts aren't really going anywhere... Perhaps if I get things streamlined and more frequently posted I can find a tone to stick with.

Blocking up before bsteps

Wanting to keep it timely here in the nook but have already failed on that front. The clock keeps ticking while I try to make 1/2 and 1/3 strength posts merge into something marginally coherent. Instead I decided to keep the reader/viewer involved. So this will primarily be for fun, and then to describe the donation button... Let us get into it. HomeWerk ... I apologize for making you do a little legwork but in this day and age I don't feel comfortable straight up grabbing Other's Mmedia and sharing. That is why I please and Thank You not to hot link things. Whatever is shown here in the full glory will be Original content, or allowed by said artist or creator. Shall we start with pop culture cheapshots?! http://www.rifftrax.com and http://www.cinematictitanic.com both make unpleasant Flicks bearable forcing the laugh tears to emerge. But that is old world sensibilities, I apologize for hoping you still hold the faculties to enjoy and maintain attention to a 2-3 hr event. Instead you could go play games at http://www.newgrounds.com or www.quakelive.com. Portlandia had a great segment on the current state of what I like to call the "Poverty Pledge." Some have a wishlist they want their followers to participate in , others will offer up merchandise at lower pricing, and last but not least is a religious or health hardship. PLEASE do not get me wrong, if you are in a world of hurt and need cash and these methods work get after it. I want it to be known that if you Donate here you will receive something back. Maybe only a gallery of beautiful images, or a tiny packet of vibrantly blooming flower seeds... BUT the Experiment is in my opinion to see how much participation or engagement can occur. Gimme something for free Right Now seems to be the current zeitgeist and I find it disturbing. Upfront unlike most I want any contributors to know it is always a ploy to get your wallet open. Before the last of the steam weakly pushes out I wanted to say take a gander at LUCK on the hbo. Really shows the human condition in various stress positions. If you like Horsies, the superstitions of Gambling, or how humans interact you should check it out. Acting, Directing, Production all in the A+ range. Oh yeah... Kenny Powers and Warrick Davis need Love. That is all... ;-)

Egg Shen Style

Greetings from the land of the "LowTechs." I'm starting the Journey here small with little babysteps. Soon this will be the backup area or freebie zone if you will. Wanted to test my Luck in the blogosphere as various motivators have made the inner criticism and latent procrastination get pushed into the back brain. I have to cite some friends and family members (they know who they are) in their own endeavors as one of the forces that sparked the muse.
I will try to keep things as multimedia as possible. I will proceed at my own pace and frequency adding content so please keep that in mind when adding any constructive criticism. Mainly nature based topics but my hobbies are legion so we can talk comedy, sports, film, literature, games, craft, sculpture, martial science, and the universal language music. Below is a button that sparks much controversy and will soon be explained in a detailed post. Long story short any donation of $1 USD or more will result in a photo gallery of your choice being sent to your inbox. Thanks for being here in the beginning!