Category Archives: General Culture

Happy Birthday America

Posted on July 4, 2017 by Scatcatpdx

“I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated, by succeeding Generations, as the great anniversary Festival. It ought to be commemorated, as the Day of Deliverance by solemn Acts of Devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be … Continue reading →

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Gen X-ers Millennials or Siblings

Posted on July 1, 2017 by Scatcatpdx

In a recent article they attempt to define a micro generation of those born between 1977 and 1983.  The article is deeply flawed and is part of a greater issue what I call hyper generationalism. This is the mistake of … Continue reading →

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Just a thought while stuck in the house, church is canceled

Posted on January 8, 2017 by Scatcatpdx

I need to make a confession I have a severe  dislike of nostalgia. I am the type who looks forward to the future and but learn from the past  and  do not wish to return to a simpler time. It … Continue reading →

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Earth Day Bah Humbug

Posted on April 22, 2016 by Scatcatpdx

Interesting story  from  The American Enterprise institute about  dooms day prediction a la the first  Eart day 1970. “18 spectacularly wrong predictions made around the time of the first Earth Day in 1970, expect more this year” Some of my … Continue reading →

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