Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Diary (7) “Chopper Down “
Diary (7) “Chopper Down “ January 5, 2009 When you hear a helicopter has crashed, your heart skips a beat. When you hear it is one that belongs to your company, you sit around in small groups of disconsolate pilots, wondering what the hell happened. Eight dead. Including both pilots. One surviving passenger critical. Massive…
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Book Review: “The End of Prosperity “
Book Review: “The End of Prosperity ” (Laffer, Moore, Tanous) ISBN-13:978-1-4165-9238-9 This is a bi-partisan book, and a ‘must read’ for all who truly care about the future of America. Not often that I suffer that particular effect, but this book leaves me with an uncomfortable feeling. Very well written, with a wry sort of…
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The Tuna Hunter Ch.11 “Stage One “
Ch.11 STAGE ONE Carefully replacing the receiver, the man with the broken nose sank back in his chair. He placed his fingers together in a thoughtful, meditative gesture, and his brow showed a deep concentration. For five minutes he remained in this pose, before suddenly he leaped to his feet, and started pacing…
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The Tuna Hunter Ch.10 “A Taste of Papaya “
Ch.10 A TASTE OF PAPAYA Sitting outside the Windjammer Hotel, Christina felt herself absolutely enchanted. A dozen steps away from the open patio doors, in seemingly dangerous proximity, waves tumbled rhythmically onto the sand, breaking in generous white foaming bursts that bubbled, swirled and retreated in comforting dependability. Palm trees lined the sea…
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The Tuna Hunter Ch.9 “Wewak “
Ch.9 WEWAK Alone on the deck, at five o’clock in the morning, Christina sniffed the salt air, and her senses shivered with delight at being alive. It was still dark, but dawn was not far away. The sea was almost calm. A slight breeze caused little more than a ripple, but it was…
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The Tuna Hunter Ch.8 “A Modest Gift “
Ch.8 A MODEST GIFT The audience clapped enthusiastically as he handed over the check for ten thousand dollars. Humbly, he bowed his head, implying by expression and body movement that his gift was given magnanimously, with no thought or expectation of gratitude or thanks. It was the slight little self deprecating shrug of the shoulders,…
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Diary (6) “Maybe we just all lose “
December 27, 2008 “Maybe we just all lose “. That was the sad thought that went through my mind. I don’t presume to apportion guilt. Or responsibility. What do I really understand about a conflict that has been going on for a thousand years? I have read about it. I study it. I try to…
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The Tuna Hunter Ch.7 “Enter the Little Guys “
Ch 7. ENTER THE LITTLE GUYS The rotor blades slapped hard as the helicopter banked, and he studied the Breezer with a critical eye. They were down there all right. He could see their shapes flitting about just underneath the surface. A hundred tons’ worth at least. He pressed the transmit button to alert the…
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The Tuna Hunter Ch. 6 “The Labyrinth of Love “
Ch 6. THE LABYRINTH OF LOVE Chris O’Dwyer, it could be said, had two great loves in life. She loved animals. Especially sick or hurt animals. And she loved sailing. The further away the better, and the faster the better. It was an instinct she had inherited from her grandfather. He had been in…
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The Tuna Hunter Ch.5 “The Refuse Barrel “
Ch 5. THE REFUSE BARREL Life on board ship had its lighter moments. Standing up on the helideck, Bob looked down in amusement at the furtive preparations being made to initiate a new crew member. Poor little Pablo, blissfully unaware, stood where he had been told to, waiting for orders. Small in stature, with long…
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