Monthly Archives: March 2023

Social Commentary

Stop Clutching Your Pearls and Start Embracing Artistic Expression

In consideration of:
The board of the Tallahassee Classical School pressured Principal Hope Carrasquilla to resign last week after an image of the David was shown to a sixth-grade art class.
https://www.foxnews.com/media/florida-principal-forced-resign-showing-students-michelangelos-david-statue

If you don’t read any further, at least consider this:
The affliction of political correctness quashes individualism, dismissing it while proclaiming to be for it.
Don’t let the beliefs of the woke dictate society’s progress and reduce our thinking to no more than that of Neanderthals under the guise of “progress.”

If you got this far, keep going, your invested.
It’s 2023, and we’re still dealing with the consequences of our ancestors’ prudishness. Oh, how I long for the good old days when a glimpse of an ankle was enough to make men clutch their pearls! Now, we’ve traded in the ankle for the female nipple, and artistic expression is falling victim to the same tired mentality.

The labeling of art as pornography only perpetuates the idea that nudity is inherently sexual and, therefore, immoral. It’s a belief that is as ridiculous as it is outdated. We’ve come so far as a society in terms of sexual liberation, but we still can’t seem to shake this hang-up born from our puritanical roots.
Instead of censoring the beauty and creativity that can be found in certain forms of art, we should embrace it. It’s time to leave behind these archaic beliefs and move forward as a more progressive society.

When we label art as pornography, we refuse to acknowledge the genius goes into creating it. We deny the artist recognition and reduce their work to nothing more than crude smut. This is a major disservice to the artists and civilization as a whole.

Art, by its very nature, is meant to push the boundaries of what is conventional and acceptable. It’s meant to challenge us and make us think in new and innovative ways. But when we condemn certain forms of art because they involve nudity or sexual content, we stifle creativity and limit our potential for growth as a society.

For centuries, artists have used nudity and sexuality as a tool for commentary and expression. To dismiss it as mere pornography is to ignore the more profound meaning and intention behind the artwork and says more about the person doing the dismissing than it does the art.

So, let us leave behind the labels and embrace the art for what it truly is – an expression of the human experience in all its wonderful, diverse, and sometimes naked forms. #GiveThePrincipalHerJobBack

By Shaun Sima
https://chef-pocket.com/aboutme/


P.S. I post for my edification as part of my dedication to jumping into the deep end of the internet brand pool. My posts are part raw life journal and part discovery of my voice.

P.P.S There isn’t very much satisfaction in getting the world to accept your viewpoint and praise you. If you only want to hear your opinion, talk to the mirror.

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General Ramblings

The great biltong jerky debate resolved once and for all!

Please stop comparing biltong to jerky! They are two different things. The Voortrekkers, who migrated north into southern Africa, learned from the indigenous people how to preserve meat in the hot, dry climate. Biltong is a type of cured and dried meat, with the name originating from the Afrikaans words for rump and strip. It is air-dried for an extended period of time, rather than being slow-cooked at low temperatures like jerky. Biltong is commonly made from beef, but can also be made from other meats such as kudu antelope, wildebeest, ostrich, and zebra.

One of the main methods used in biltong preservation is soaking the meat in vinegar and spices. Unlike beef jerky, which usually contains a significant amount of sugar, biltong typically contains little to no sugar. Beef jerky is often sliced into strips before being cooked and dried, while biltong is air-dried as a whole piece and then sliced into smaller pieces. Due to the differences in preparation, biltong generally has a softer and fluffier texture compared to the chewier texture of beef jerky. Additionally, beef jerky is often more smoky in flavor, while biltong has a meatier taste. Remember, biltong is air-dried while jerky is cooked with heat.

To summarize. Biltong is not jerky! The preparation methods are radically different, with the resulting flavor and texture could not be more different.

Try biltong, I assure you that you’ll never go back to popcorn – yes, it’s that addictive!

By Shaun Sima
https://chef-pocket.com/aboutme/

P.S. I post for my edification as part of my dedication to jumping into the deep end of the internet brand pool. My posts are part raw life journal and part discovery of my voice.

P.P.S There isn’t very much satisfaction in getting the world to accept your viewpoint and praise you. If you only want to hear your opinion, talk to the mirror.

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Social Commentary

This is a .44 Magnum, the most powerful handgun in the world, and would blow your head clean off, you’ve got to ask yourself one question: ‘Do I feel lucky?’ Well, do you, punk?”

Florida father arrested for allegedly shooting at naked roommate who got in bed with teenage daughter.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/florida-father-arrested-for-allegedly-shooting-at-naked-roommate-who-got-in-bed-with-teenage-daughter-police/ar-AA18q7sm?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=b317bcc4246e420d8ae4c974433957f5&ei=7

As a father, my heart is filled with anguish and fury at the mere thought of someone violating the sanctity of my home and threatening the safety and well-being of my loved ones. Parents like myself have an unbreakable responsibility to shield our children from physical and emotional harm. But what happens when that sacred boundary is breached? The overwhelming emotions that bubble up inside can be almost too much to bear.


I would do anything, absolutely anything, to protect my family, even if it means resorting to violent actions. When I think about the possibility of someone breaking into my home and getting into bed with my teenage daughter, the mere thought sends shivers down my spine. The rage and fury that fills me is almost too much to contain.


While it is never ideal to take violent actions, it is vital to acknowledge the profound emotional and psychological trauma that such a violation can cause a family. The father’s alleged actions can be seen as a warning to others that certain behaviors will never be tolerated, and parents like myself will stop at nothing to keep their children safe.


While the father’s alleged actions may have been extreme (?), it is paramount to understand the devastating emotional and psychological impact such an invasion can have on a family. As a father, I stand by any actions that are necessary to protect my loved ones from harm. The protection of our children is our highest priority as parents, and we will stop at nothing to ensure their safety.

Ask yourself one question: ‘Do I feel lucky?’ Well, do you, punk?”

P.S. This applies to dating, but that goes without saying.

By Shaun Sima
https://chef-pocket.com/aboutme/

I post for my edification as part of my dedication to jumping into the deep end of the internet brand pool. My posts are part raw life journal and part discovery of my voice.

There isn’t very much satisfaction in getting the world to accept your viewpoint and praise you. If you only want to hear your opinion, talk to the mirror.

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Not So Private Thoughts

Reincarnation impacts you, yes, YOU!

My heart ached as I sat there, listening to my dad speak. The wound of Aaron’s death is still so fresh, and my strained relationship with God only amplified my raw emotions. But my dad, or Opa as my sons lovingly call him, had suggested something that caught my attention: Aaron’s spirit may live on in my son, Andrew. He referenced the relationship between Elijah and John the Baptist.

I was uncomfortable with the idea at first, but as a human, it’s only natural to want to hold on to the ones we love. So I delved into research, hoping to find some answers.

Tears streamed down my face as I read through the Gospel of Matthew. In chapter 11, verse 14, Jesus spoke of John the Baptist as the embodiment of the prophet Elijah. And in the prophecy of Malachi 4:5-6, it was foretold that Elijah would return before the day of the Lord, turning the hearts of parents to their children and vice versa.

I couldn’t help but wonder if John had indeed been Elijah in spirit, preparing the way for Jesus just as Elijah had prepared the way for God’s people in the Old Testament. Theologians may still debate the nature of their connection, but one thing was clear to me – we must celebrate those who have come before by cherishing those who are still with us.

In that moment, I couldn’t help but think – if I had only an hour to live, who would I call? What would I say? What was I waiting for? Life is so precious, and we never know how much time we have left. So I made a vow to endeavor to cherish every moment, to hold my loved ones close, and to never take a single day for granted.

By Shaun Sima
https://chef-pocket.com/aboutme/

P.S. I post for my edification as part of my dedication to jumping into the deep end of the internet brand pool. My posts are part raw life journal and part discovery of my voice.

P.P.S There isn’t very much satisfaction in getting the world to accept your viewpoint and praise you. If you only want to hear your opinion, talk to the mirror.

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