Classism vs Freedom

I always thought there was something freedom-taking about conservatism...especially when you compare it to its frequently paired antonym, liberalism.  Those worlds and words are so funny to me.  Let's play:  I am conservative.  I like to conserve things.  Like Nature.  I am fiscally conservative.   I am not a huge risk-taker.  I value tradition.  I am a Libertarian in some ways.  I believe that individuals should be able to do whatever the heck they want, with the caveat attached so long as it harms none, with the next caveat you are allowed to hurt yourself (but please don't).  So, Liberal Libertarian?  What does it mean to be a Liberal?  Does it mean that you are free?  So many of us are social liberals and fiscal conservatives.

Surroundings

Our experience is determined for the most part by temporality and worldview.   My experience in one time and location is different than whatever I experience in even a slightly different time and place.  My worldview also shapes my experience.   I can imagine that if experience=worldview/temporality, then someone who grows up poor and from the City experiences something as mundane as snow falling quite differently from someone who grows up wealthy and from the exurbs.  How different is it, even for me, to experience the dusting of snow - already quite dirty - in the City, vs out where I am in beautiful, rustic Hudson, Ohio.

Choosing Champions

When we try to recognize excellence, do we care if the person is a jerk?  (yes)

Do we care if the person or org is "proven" or just vocal?  

How do we recognize people that shine and 3/4 but for a very long time?

First One

This is my first entry into the blogosphere. May I never fear writing. Publish first. Wondering how post-modern design will work into my display. Trying out normal word shortcuts. Ah - that seems to work. Looks like this could be easy - just like wordprocessing. Pics...yes. Okay, that's enough. Hurray! Done!