Java Zen:Thinking Out Loud Friday, 2026.03.13 
When we watch athletes in competition and they outperform even their own high
standards, we often say that they reached deep down and were able to give
something extraordinary. When we are in the midst of our own confrontations, we
must be the same way. We need to reach deep within and use the utmost of our
abilities to overcome our obstacles. This is one manifestation of our continuing
efforts at self-development.

When confronted with problems, we have all the more power to respond. When we
triumph, we have even more confidence and facility to handle future problems.
Therefore, meet life head-on. Maintain your self-cultivation, move forth to
confront difficulties, and accumulate the momentum that success will give you.

		Deng Ming-Dao, "365 Tao - Daily Meditations", #119

2007.05.24

Urban Scare Crow – The Fine Print

I’ve written previously about my urban scare crow. It has served me well for close to 3 years now. A recent rash of arrogant, smug, self-rightous doooooo-gooders of various sorts have seen fit to interpret the scare crow’s message, shall we way, rather liberally. “I’m not really a solicitor. I’m here for an important cause.” Well, it had better be to tell me my house is on fire, the locus are coming or you’re bleeding to death.

Turns out, their important cause is to tell me what heinous damage I’m doing to the planet animals my soul what ever gross nominalization they have printed on their clipboard and how money and/or a signature can heal my evil ways. This has prompted an addendum to the urban scare crow:

Urban Scare Crow - The Fine Print

Lucky for the clinically thick I lack the time to chase after my 50 bucks. But hey, at least I know of one hobby to pursue in retirement.

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