steven franssen
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The Charm Of Nihilists
Nihilists are charming people. They go to extremes. They have a lot of success as entertainers. They are considered to be funny by most. They give levity but only to those caught in their snare. The nihilist is a person who has given up on serving life. They are infected with some fundamental aversion to… Continue reading
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Being Generous With Others
Generosity is giving in abundance. One of my favorite businesses of all time is Les Schwab Tires, formerly based out of Bend, Oregon. Les Schwab was a fixture in the area I grew up in. He placed an emphasis on generosity and sharing of profits with his employees. His profit sharing program, until his death,… Continue reading
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Toward Life Or Toward Death
We have a fundamental choice before us in our words and behavior: will we serve life with this or will we serve death? People are under all sorts of terrible influences these days. They are told violence is highly stylistic and preferable. They are told submission to death is a great reward. They are nudged… Continue reading