Author Archives: johnrubens

In contemplating grasping too much we stall. In attempting to physically grasp too much, we look like a species of new world monkey with his prize stuck in a glass jar.  A species of monkey will not let go of … Continue reading →

I had a lucid dream: In my own backyard a Russian doctor had taken up residence.  Other children like myself had already lined up for shots and were taking their turn. I thought to myself, ‘He doesn’t know I’m here.  … Continue reading →

“Is @CNN on its deathbed?” “No, desperation in this instance is not unto death.” How’s that for 18th Century Fusion? https://johnrubens.wordpress.com/2017/07/05/cnn-covering-its-foundations

Ha ha ha, there are no confines to the #Ukraine John. https://johnrubens.wordpress.com/2017/07/05/what-are-the-us-and-russia-doing-within-the-confines-of-the-ukraine Former ambassador to Russia: Here’s what Trump needs to discuss with Putin https://twitter.com/i/cards/tfw/v1/882697716836569089?cardname=summary_large_image&autoplay_disabled=true&earned=true&edge=true&lang=en&card_height=344&scribe_context=%7B%22client%22%3A%22web%22%2C%22page%22%3A%22home%22%2C%22section%22%3A%22permalink_overlay%22%2C%22component%22%3A%22tweet%22%7D&bearer_token=AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAPYXBAAAAAAACLXUNDekMxqa8h%252F40K4moUkGsoc%253DTYfbDKbT3jJPCEVnMYqilB28NHfOPqkca3qaAxGfsyKCs0wRbw#xdm_e=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com&xdm_c=default8944&xdm_p=1 9:28 PM – 5 Jul 2017 1 Retweet 2 Likes 1 reply 1 retweet 2 … Continue reading →

@RedTurn2 long single, RBI, @Diamondbacks v. @Dodgers, July 4, 2017. “The thrill of [the All-Stars], the agony of defeat.” @ABC Wide World of Sports The world is unsettled and I have not the strength of Don Quixote. https://johnrubens.wordpress.com/2017/07/05/my-lame-excuse-i-hope-to-come-up-with-something-better

I warned you. #United4Ukraine #UKCommonweath It may be too late for me to help. #tweets drowned out. @SenJohnMcCain @LindseyGrahamSC network John Rubens added, Reuters Top NewsVerified account @Reuters Ukraine scrambles to contain new cyber threat after ‘NotPetya’ attack: http://reut.rs/2sGAV4r  via @jc_stubbs … Continue reading →

“This a ‘Gaslight’ situation.” “Confront or rope-a-dope?” “Rope-a-dope for now.” #Duterte is vying for attention. #Putin build-up. https://johnrubens.wordpress.com/2017/07/04/blitz-covfefe

“Anti-Trump tsunami?” #blitz #Blitzkrieg @wolfblitzer: You thought #BenBradlee was a bad ass? #RelentlessDestroyer @MSNBC John Rubens added, Re: “Counterbalancing” Michelle Obama: They go low, you go high and vice-versa. #GetLow (2010) starring Robert Duvall. Kim Mathers @KimLMathers Replying to @henryle74 @josecanyousee … Continue reading →

Lucid or Conscious Dreaming: the more one connects with the conscious during the dream, the less one can consciously control the dream’s short-term and without falling back more into the subconscious, presumably the long term outcome[s] of the dream’s progress … Continue reading →

Dear First Family:  If Barron learns linguistics he can be a much more efficient Don Quixote. Let one’s imagination and proficiency take one there. Like Madonna sings about romance, “I’ll take you there.”–Who’s that girl? https://johnrubens.wordpress.com/2017/07/02/parting-suggestion-for-barron-trumps-education