“The infinite is in the finite of every instant”
After twenty-six years in the arena and a long hiatus from the keyboard, the notebooks are open again. I’m writing to let you know that while this site has been fallow for some time, the mission has moved to a new HQ. If you’ve been following the journey from the beginning—from the early days of … Continue reading The Watch Continues: A New Post and a New Mission →
Marc MacYoung has an interesting post on his blog from back in 2012: http://macyoungsmusings.blogspot.com/2012_10_01_archive.html …as usual, its blunt and controversial but contains a core of truth. The current climate surrounding “rape education” does seem to focus on trying to “train men” not to rape vs teaching women risk reduction behaviors. Attempts to do so commonly … Continue reading “Don’t…
“Protect and Serve” was a motto devised by the LAPD in the 50’s, it was never really intended to be used as THE definition for the role of police in society. While I would like to protect everyone and everything from harm that’s simply not possible and while I do provide a public “service” I’m … Continue reading To Protect and Serve →
I find Kyudo an interesting art and an interesting subject for discussion of the term “martial art”. While Kyudo has its roots in combat archery and does use a weapon, it is obviously a spiritual and meditative pursuit rather than a combative skill. While Kyudo is called a “martial art”, I doubt that any Kyudo … Continue reading martial art or art form? →
I hear this all the time. That’s entrapment! You cant to that..that’s entrapment. I’ll have your job, that’s entrapment. I’ll be on the street tomorrow, that’s entrapment. While the last one may be true, it probably wont be because you were entrapped by the Police. Every State has different definitions and Laws, but in general … Continue reading than to remove all doubt: entrapment →
Yup. Specifically I am talking about the fairly common Myth that if you ask an undercover cop if he/she is a cop that he/she HAS to tell you. I don’t know where this myth originated but I see it all the time, almost ALWAYS in prostitution investigations. I wonder if it’s just “talismanic thinking”? In … Continue reading than to speak and remove all doubt: would I lie to you? →
You didn’t read me my rights!=I’m clueless about criminal procedure and really think that this means my arrest is invalid and you have to let me go. If I had a dime for every time I heard it…..you need custody AND interrogation to require Miranda. That means Miranda only matters if I have arrested or … Continue reading than to speak and to remove all doubt: Miranda Warnings →
Well. After a little hiatus I’ve decided to start writing again. We will see how long it lasts. One of the last drafts I typed was over two years ago and you can read it below. Sadly, much of what I was trying to express in 2016 is still in play in early 2019. … Continue reading The state of affairs →
Originally posted on The Smart-Ass Millenial : A brief life recap before I begin! I’ve started a new, wonderful job. I’m loving every minute, and so happy I took the chance on applying. You would think that would be the reason I haven’t been writing here so much, but you would be wrong. I’ve just not…
Originally posted on The Smart-Ass Millenial : It’s weird, the things memory can do. What it decides to hold on to and what it chooses to leave behind. How you can try to hold on so tightly to the memories you want to keep, only to find them fading like old Polaroids, while the ones you…