Comments for Midnight Ryder's Book Of Things http://www.midnightryder.org Davis Ray Sickmon, Jr's books, musings, projects, and life online Fri, 11 Nov 2011 00:58:26 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on I Survived The 2011 Kansas Earthquakes and… by Davis Ray Sickmon, Jr http://www.midnightryder.org/davisraysickmonjr/survived-2011-kansas-earthquakes-and/#comment-201 Davis Ray Sickmon, Jr Fri, 11 Nov 2011 00:58:26 +0000 http://www.midnightryder.org/?p=1928#comment-201 Oh, no kidding - a 6 would be huge for me :-) Oh, no kidding – a 6 would be huge for me :-)

]]> Comment on I Survived The 2011 Kansas Earthquakes and… by JC http://www.midnightryder.org/davisraysickmonjr/survived-2011-kansas-earthquakes-and/#comment-199 JC Tue, 08 Nov 2011 15:16:52 +0000 http://www.midnightryder.org/?p=1928#comment-199 4,7.... wow, in Chile we don't even feel those. It has to be over 5,0 to be noticed, and over 6,0 for anyone to be worried about it.... for you, this country would be like a huge rollercoaster!!!! xD 4,7…. wow, in Chile we don’t even feel those. It has to be over 5,0 to be noticed, and over 6,0 for anyone to be worried about it….
for you, this country would be like a huge rollercoaster!!!! xD

]]> Comment on WordPress classes start again! by WordPress Training Starting September 8th, 2011 http://www.midnightryder.org/davisraysickmonjr/wordpress-classes-start-again/#comment-185 WordPress Training Starting September 8th, 2011 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 16:20:02 +0000 http://www.midnightryder.org/?p=1906#comment-185 [...] It’s 9 weeks long, taught every Thursday night, each session is 1 1/2 hours long.  For a full writeup on each of the classes, head over to MidnightRyder.Org’s full write-up! [...] [...] It’s 9 weeks long, taught every Thursday night, each session is 1 1/2 hours long.  For a full writeup on each of the classes, head over to MidnightRyder.Org’s full write-up! [...]

]]> Comment on First Musings: The Heretic in the Room by Robert http://www.midnightryder.org/davisraysickmonjr/first-musings-the-heretic-in-the-room/#comment-176 Robert Tue, 19 Jul 2011 04:46:11 +0000 http://www.midnightryder.org/?p=1493#comment-176 Was it Paul that said, "Keep the Traditions, whether by word of mouth or by letter. As a Catholic; (which you once seemed to be) we see the Bible as a spiritual tradition. The letter part. The verbal part Paul mentions was also considered Tradition. And we are not talking about the kind that prompts you to buy a bottle of Blue Nun for a family Christmas get together each year. For example. The name Catholic. St. Ignatius when telling in his Letter to the Symnarians ( on his way to myrterdom) tell them that the way to find the right things to believe in during a very confused time 110 AD, is to look for . Where the Bishop is, there is the Catholic Church. He didn't have to explain "Catholic Church" is was already a common name that had its beginning - like "Christian" - at Antioch. Ignatius was the student of Polycarp who was a Bishop ordained by St John the Apostle. Now we are talking about worrd of mouth (right from the apostles and passed down) Tradition with a big T. Read " the first book of the Trilogy - "The Faith of the Early Fathers" by Jurgens. These "Early Fathers" were the ones who handed down scripture that St Jerome would spend 30 years translating from Greek to Latin which the Catholic Church sifted through and gave us finally in 389 by Pope Damascus the 72 Canonical Books that were declared to be "Holy Scripture ( not the later 66 of the Reformation. Removed by Luther. Who authorized that but Himself? This was Tradition guided by the Holy Spirit. We have to believe that or the Bible is only a collection of books formed to become a Library (Biblioteche) of ordinary writings by falable men who figured they had it right. The Lord promised he would always be with them. ( Regardless of shaky leaders like St. Peter who denied him 3 times before becoming truly Converted. Holy Tradition is St Paul preaching all night on the Sabbath - then the Lords Supper or the Mass being said as the sun rose on Sunday Morning. St Paul rails against the taking of the Bread and Wine irreverntly by drunken louts who should leave and eat their meals at home. A worning that threatens sickness and death to those who pervert the taking of the Lords Body and Blood by taking it though unworthy. "Lord I am not worthy - say but the Word and my soul shall be healed" Traditional words said by partakers of the Holy Eucharist. Symbols don't kill. St. Paul threatens death to the unworthy". This is Holy Tradition. Hope this helps. Was it Paul that said, “Keep the Traditions, whether by word of mouth or by letter. As a Catholic; (which you once seemed to be) we see the Bible as a spiritual tradition. The letter part. The verbal part Paul mentions was also considered Tradition. And we are not talking about the kind that prompts you to buy a bottle of Blue Nun for a family Christmas get together each year. For example. The name Catholic. St. Ignatius when telling in his Letter to the Symnarians ( on his way to myrterdom) tell them that the way to find the right things to believe in during a very confused time 110 AD, is to look for . Where the Bishop is, there is the Catholic Church. He didn’t have to explain “Catholic Church” is was already a common name that had its beginning – like “Christian” – at Antioch. Ignatius was the student of Polycarp who was a Bishop ordained by St John the Apostle. Now we are talking about worrd of mouth (right from the apostles and passed down) Tradition with a big T. Read ” the first book of the Trilogy – “The Faith of the Early Fathers” by Jurgens. These “Early Fathers” were the ones who handed down scripture that St Jerome would spend 30 years translating from Greek to Latin which the Catholic Church sifted through and gave us finally in 389 by Pope Damascus the 72 Canonical Books that were declared to be “Holy Scripture ( not the later 66 of the Reformation. Removed by Luther. Who authorized that but Himself?

This was Tradition guided by the Holy Spirit. We have to believe that or the Bible is only a collection of books formed to become a Library (Biblioteche) of ordinary writings by falable men who figured they had it right. The Lord promised he would always be with them. ( Regardless of shaky leaders like St. Peter who denied him 3 times before becoming truly Converted.

Holy Tradition is St Paul preaching all night on the Sabbath – then the Lords Supper or the Mass being said as the sun rose on Sunday Morning. St Paul rails against the taking of the Bread and Wine irreverntly by drunken louts who should leave and eat their meals at home. A worning that threatens sickness and death to those who pervert the taking of the Lords Body and Blood by taking it though unworthy. “Lord I am not worthy – say but the Word and my soul shall be healed” Traditional words said by partakers of the Holy Eucharist. Symbols don’t kill. St. Paul threatens death to the unworthy”. This is Holy Tradition. Hope this helps.

]]> Comment on Share The Stars, Part 1: Solo by Re-Introduction http://www.midnightryder.org/davisraysickmonjr/share-the-stars-part-1-solo/#comment-170 Re-Introduction Sat, 04 Jun 2011 18:30:37 +0000 http://www.midnightryder.org/?p=1547#comment-170 [...] Share The Stars, Part 1:  Solo [...] [...] Share The Stars, Part 1:  Solo [...]

]]> Comment on Share The Stars, Part 1: Solo by Share The Stars, Part 2: You http://www.midnightryder.org/davisraysickmonjr/share-the-stars-part-1-solo/#comment-169 Share The Stars, Part 2: You Sat, 04 Jun 2011 08:37:12 +0000 http://www.midnightryder.org/?p=1547#comment-169 [...] 2″ in the title, this is the second half of something.  You should consider reading the first half if you haven’t already, and I’ll not repeat all the bits and pieces about how this story [...] [...] 2″ in the title, this is the second half of something.  You should consider reading the first half if you haven’t already, and I’ll not repeat all the bits and pieces about how this story [...]

]]> Comment on The Unforgivable by Devi http://www.midnightryder.org/davisraysickmonjr/the-unforgivable/#comment-167 Devi Fri, 20 May 2011 14:00:58 +0000 http://www.midnightryder.org/?p=1523#comment-167 Thank you, again, for being my friend and for being, well...you. Thank you, again, for being my friend and for being, well…you.

]]> Comment on First Musings: The Heretic in the Room by Davis Ray Sickmon, Jr http://www.midnightryder.org/davisraysickmonjr/first-musings-the-heretic-in-the-room/#comment-165 Davis Ray Sickmon, Jr Fri, 20 May 2011 09:28:54 +0000 http://www.midnightryder.org/?p=1493#comment-165 BTW - a quick addendum to this... one might ask why I attend and enjoy synagogue if my beliefs aren't completely aligned with theirs? Because it's the most closely aligned with my beliefs I've found yet, and one of the best group of Believers I've found. It's joyous, uplifting, with praise and singing and dancing (without being quite so out there as some places), and focuses on scripture rather than tradition. It's the best spiritual home I've found yet. And so the next question might be - well, am I going to be pointing out how "they" are wrong and I'm right in my beliefs? Heck no. I don't know that I AM right, and personally, just because my beliefs aren't the same as another person's doesn't mean they are wrong. And attempting to change a place I enjoy so would result in it no longer being the place I enjoy! BTW – a quick addendum to this… one might ask why I attend and enjoy synagogue if my beliefs aren’t completely aligned with theirs? Because it’s the most closely aligned with my beliefs I’ve found yet, and one of the best group of Believers I’ve found. It’s joyous, uplifting, with praise and singing and dancing (without being quite so out there as some places), and focuses on scripture rather than tradition. It’s the best spiritual home I’ve found yet. And so the next question might be – well, am I going to be pointing out how “they” are wrong and I’m right in my beliefs? Heck no. I don’t know that I AM right, and personally, just because my beliefs aren’t the same as another person’s doesn’t mean they are wrong. And attempting to change a place I enjoy so would result in it no longer being the place I enjoy!

]]> Comment on 2010 Reviewed, Part II: A New Faith by First Musings: The Heretic in the Room http://www.midnightryder.org/davisraysickmonjr/2010-reviewed-part-ii-a-new-faith/#comment-163 First Musings: The Heretic in the Room Sat, 14 May 2011 06:40:48 +0000 http://www.midnightryder.org/?p=1389#comment-163 [...] Long story made short: I found a path that worked for me – Messianic Judaism.  And even within that, a very specific grouping of people – Messianic Judaism is an overall concept, not a single “brand” of Believers that have an overall doctrine they adhere to completely and methodically no matter which congregation you happen to visit.  If you’re really curious to hear more of how I went from “searching” to “meh, whatever” to “this is my path”, you can read about it in a previous blog post “2010 Reviewed, Part II:  A New Faith” [...] [...] Long story made short: I found a path that worked for me – Messianic Judaism.  And even within that, a very specific grouping of people – Messianic Judaism is an overall concept, not a single “brand” of Believers that have an overall doctrine they adhere to completely and methodically no matter which congregation you happen to visit.  If you’re really curious to hear more of how I went from “searching” to “meh, whatever” to “this is my path”, you can read about it in a previous blog post “2010 Reviewed, Part II:  A New Faith” [...]

]]> Comment on The Jag restoration begins… sort of. by Davis Ray Sickmon, Jr http://www.midnightryder.org/davisraysickmonjr/the-jag-restoration-begins-sort-of/#comment-162 Davis Ray Sickmon, Jr Fri, 13 May 2011 05:38:36 +0000 http://www.midnightryder.org/?p=1482#comment-162 Cool - I'll probably get ahold of ya' about the door handle. I don't need all four of 'em working at the moment, but ONE working door handle on the drivers side would be VERY convenient ;-) Cool – I’ll probably get ahold of ya’ about the door handle. I don’t need all four of ‘em working at the moment, but ONE working door handle on the drivers side would be VERY convenient ;-)

]]> Comment on The Jag restoration begins… sort of. by George Russell http://www.midnightryder.org/davisraysickmonjr/the-jag-restoration-begins-sort-of/#comment-161 George Russell Thu, 12 May 2011 14:49:51 +0000 http://www.midnightryder.org/?p=1482#comment-161 Good stuff, you writing about your car. I have 2 of them, same year, different models. I do have one door handle if you need it. Email me if your interested. If this was last week I could have helped you out with everything you need. I had a 90 XJ6 VDP sitting on jack stands for 3 months until I had the junk man take it away. best of luck, you may have the best time of your life with that XJ. Good stuff, you writing about your car. I have 2 of them, same year, different models. I do have one door handle if you need it. Email me if your interested. If this was last week I could have helped you out with everything you need. I had a 90 XJ6 VDP sitting on jack stands for 3 months until I had the junk man take it away. best of luck, you may have the best time of your life with that XJ.

]]> Comment on Of Twitter, Tweets, and WichiTweeps by peaches http://www.midnightryder.org/davisraysickmonjr/of-twitter-tweets-and-wichitweeps/#comment-151 peaches Wed, 12 Aug 2009 22:31:28 +0000 http://1324464972#comment-151 I played the hell out of that trivia game and was trivia queen a lot of times! How funny to find a reference to good old EF. It brought back all kinds of memories of friendships made and friendships lost. I'm going to have to get more hooked into Twitter to see what it's like. I DO have a social anxiety disorder but would love to find a way to get over it! Cheers!!! I'm @oldstudent on Twitter. I played the hell out of that trivia game and was trivia queen a lot of times! How funny to find a reference to good old EF. It brought back all kinds of memories of friendships made and friendships lost. I’m going to have to get more hooked into Twitter to see what it’s like. I DO have a social anxiety disorder but would love to find a way to get over it! Cheers!!! I’m @oldstudent on Twitter.

]]> Comment on The Relevance Of Blogging In History by Expanding his empire « Douglas and Main http://www.midnightryder.org/davisraysickmonjr/the-relevance-of-blogging-in-history/#comment-143 Expanding his empire « Douglas and Main Mon, 02 Feb 2009 12:14:09 +0000 http://1238756933#comment-143 [...] February 2, 2009 · No Comments Joining Midnight Ryder Technologies, Midnight Ryder Productions, Midnight Ryder Games there is now, Midnight Ryder: the Podcasts. This week a look at what kind of influence blogs might have on our perception of history. [...] [...] February 2, 2009 · No Comments Joining Midnight Ryder Technologies, Midnight Ryder Productions, Midnight Ryder Games there is now, Midnight Ryder: the Podcasts. This week a look at what kind of influence blogs might have on our perception of history. [...]

]]> Comment on The Relevance Of Blogging In History by Ching http://www.midnightryder.org/davisraysickmonjr/the-relevance-of-blogging-in-history/#comment-145 Ching Sat, 24 Jan 2009 16:31:00 +0000 http://1238756933#comment-145 I'm so glad you started a podcast. ;) I’m so glad you started a podcast. ;)

]]> Comment on Of Twitter, Tweets, and WichiTweeps by Cindy http://www.midnightryder.org/davisraysickmonjr/of-twitter-tweets-and-wichitweeps/#comment-133 Cindy Tue, 13 Jan 2009 03:28:59 +0000 http://1324464972#comment-133 40-something is the new cool. 40-something is the new cool.

]]> Comment on Of Twitter, Tweets, and WichiTweeps by admin http://www.midnightryder.org/davisraysickmonjr/of-twitter-tweets-and-wichitweeps/#comment-141 admin Wed, 07 Jan 2009 12:42:27 +0000 http://1324464972#comment-141 Hehehe - there's not too many more years left before I quite being a 30-something geek too. Hehehe – there’s not too many more years left before I quite being a 30-something geek too.

]]> Comment on Of Twitter, Tweets, and WichiTweeps by Matt http://www.midnightryder.org/davisraysickmonjr/of-twitter-tweets-and-wichitweeps/#comment-140 Matt Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:02:51 +0000 http://1324464972#comment-140 I wish I were still a 30-something geek. Alas, that milestone has been left behind. I wish I were still a 30-something geek. Alas, that milestone has been left behind.

]]> Comment on Of Twitter, Tweets, and WichiTweeps by admin http://www.midnightryder.org/davisraysickmonjr/of-twitter-tweets-and-wichitweeps/#comment-139 admin Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:37:33 +0000 http://1324464972#comment-139 LOL - the trivia module. Had sort of forgotten about that! Alagash sounds familiar, but I'd be hard pressed to put a face with the name. When EF was dying I had found a backer interested in helping me buy it out. However, Tim from EF wasn't interested in their terms which would have removed him from control. So instead of getting anything out of it financially, it completely sunk. But that buyout attempt allowed me to get a look at the user list and demographics for EF. IIRC, they had something like 3,600 members. So mentioning EF to a 30-something geek in Wichita runs roughly a 1 in 15 chance or so of them having been a member :-) When ya' move back be sure to tell @WichitaCindy ;-) -------- Sign that you're a geek: had a txt conversation on my iPhone with a female friend about Twitter after she listened to my podcast. How many ways do I need to be connected to people? :-) LOL – the trivia module. Had sort of forgotten about that!

Alagash sounds familiar, but I’d be hard pressed to put a face with the name.

When EF was dying I had found a backer interested in helping me buy it out. However, Tim from EF wasn’t interested in their terms which would have removed him from control. So instead of getting anything out of it financially, it completely sunk. But that buyout attempt allowed me to get a look at the user list and demographics for EF. IIRC, they had something like 3,600 members. So mentioning EF to a 30-something geek in Wichita runs roughly a 1 in 15 chance or so of them having been a member :-)

When ya’ move back be sure to tell @WichitaCindy ;-)

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Sign that you’re a geek: had a txt conversation on my iPhone with a female friend about Twitter after she listened to my podcast. How many ways do I need to be connected to people? :-)

]]> Comment on Of Twitter, Tweets, and WichiTweeps by Matt http://www.midnightryder.org/davisraysickmonjr/of-twitter-tweets-and-wichitweeps/#comment-135 Matt Tue, 06 Jan 2009 12:11:32 +0000 http://1324464972#comment-135 Good god, was this a blast from the past. I was running a club in Old Town and had gotten to be friends with Kevin Kepler from T-95 (What the hell ever happened to him?), and he told me about a new BBS called Elysian Fields. I can't even count the hours I spent playing in the trivia room. I went to a couple of meet-ups, had a great time and met some very nice people (I was Alagash, btw). As to Twitter, I was an early blogger and a little skeptical as to the point of 140 character posts being useful, but I think I've been converted. I found this post because my girlfriend is a friend of Carmody and I did a search on Twitter for "Donut Whole", found Cindy and then then her link to this post. Behold the power of the Tweet. I'm moving back to ICT soon, and I'm glad to see there's an active network like this. Good god, was this a blast from the past.

I was running a club in Old Town and had gotten to be friends with Kevin Kepler from T-95 (What the hell ever happened to him?), and he told me about a new BBS called Elysian Fields. I can’t even count the hours I spent playing in the trivia room. I went to a couple of meet-ups, had a great time and met some very nice people (I was Alagash, btw).

As to Twitter, I was an early blogger and a little skeptical as to the point of 140 character posts being useful, but I think I’ve been converted. I found this post because my girlfriend is a friend of Carmody and I did a search on Twitter for “Donut Whole”, found Cindy and then then her link to this post. Behold the power of the Tweet.

I’m moving back to ICT soon, and I’m glad to see there’s an active network like this.

]]> Comment on Of Twitter, Tweets, and WichiTweeps by Cindy http://www.midnightryder.org/davisraysickmonjr/of-twitter-tweets-and-wichitweeps/#comment-136 Cindy Tue, 06 Jan 2009 06:05:08 +0000 http://1324464972#comment-136 Psychology... including Social Psychology. Not sociology. It's not a big deal (to me) to get it wrong but psych faculty & sociology faculty take it all very seriously. Psychology… including Social Psychology. Not sociology. It’s not a big deal (to me) to get it wrong but psych faculty & sociology faculty take it all very seriously.

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