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• Ignorance is Miserable and Orange – Thoughts from February 13, 2026

  

  Today, I’d like to talk about the phrase “Ignorance is bliss.” The original line from a Thomas Gray poem is “Where ignorance is bliss, ‘tis folly to be wise.” My only problem with the phrase in modern times is that it only considers the ignorant person. Not caring about other people is the definition of…

  Brian Kirwan

  August 4, 2026

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  2026, being a good person, bullies, claim you were joking, enraged when discussing Trump, fake news, gauging his power to others, happy in your ignorance, hate for everyone, how miserable he is, ignorance, Ignorance is bliss, ignorance is only bliss to the ignorant, ignorant people, ignorant rantings, ignoring most rumors, information, interpreting facts toward a certain goal, isolation from reality, lack of life experience, losing control of our lives, lying to the world, misinformation, news stories, no friends, no one cares about you, no voice of reason, not caring about other people, only caring about money and power, Patti, powerless, psychopaths, pursuit of power, removing hate from my life, rumors, rumors are exaggerated or false, sheltered from information, someone’s word is not fact, Thomas Gray poem, thoughts, Trump, willful ignorance

• Me, Casual Conversations, and My Birth Certificate – Thoughts from January 21 and 27, 2024

  

  January 21, 2024 As someone was talking about watching a football game and getting riled up, I had an existential crisis as I listened. I felt an urge to point out how I could never have a conversation about such a reprehensible sport. I held my tongue, but it made me wonder if I’m ever…

  Brian Kirwan

  November 26, 2024

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  2024, average people, birth certificate, caring about others, casual conversations, everyday conversations, exaggerating who we are, football, grades from school, honor role, how others view you, interesting conversations, interests, junior high, knowing yourself, miserable, no friends, not a rebel, Patti, perfect attendance, places we don’t go, quitting smoking, reprehensible sport, retirement, routines, sports, stressful job, talking about personal things, thoughts, too honest to lie, understanding, what should be is not what is, who you actually are