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There is a lot being written and posted today about the Kennedy assassination. The ramifications of the tragic event can still be felt today.

Kennedy's famous "Ask Not What Your Country Can Do For You" speech has been widely read and debated. Many interpret the famous quote in that speech as a call to arms to the American citizenry to volunteer and get involved. Today, however, I find myself reflecting on the quote from a different angle. So few politicians today are willing to make sacrifices for the nation's common good. Kennedy, and many of his peers, would be appalled when viewing today's political landscape. Political posturing and grandstanding has become common practice among the nation's elites. It's as if their win at all cost mentality will make sure that the nation ultimately loses in the end. Say what you will about the Kennedys, four of their sons volunteered and worked tirelessly for this nation. Three of them ultimately gave their lives to the cause. How many politicians would do the same today?

By the way if you have not read Stephen King's 11/22/63, you should. It's a great read and really works as three novels in one. The interplay of the characters, the Kennedy myth and the Stephen King style is well worth the investment.

Best Block: Stephen King Goes to the Rescue of JFK (Errol Morris)

"I can't see the end of me
My whole expanse I cannot see
I formulate infinity
Stored deep inside me"

Curtis Kirkwood, Oh Me

Welcome to Formulate Infinity! I have started this blog as an exercise in self-expression. Since my youngest days, I have been an active writer, but after college, I lost my way. For whatever reason, I find the desire to write renewed. Part of this yearning to write stems from the fact that many of my creative efforts center around work. While these efforts have been very rewarding, I want to create a space that is less compromised and more personal.

For this reason, Formulate Infinity is long overdue. I will cover topics that encompass a variety of interests. Blog entries will include observations on music, technology, writing, sports, and, on occasion, politics. I will also provide my own creative writing entries when time permits.

Formulate Infinity's name stems from one of my favorite lyrics. I first heard the phrase when I played Nirvana's Unplugged album. The record revealed a previously unreleased track, "Oh Me." While the song was originally written and performed by the Meat Puppets, Kurt Cobain's confessional delivery left me completely transfixed. With Nirvana, this was nothing new. One of the great things about the band was that they always referenced the artists that inspired them. In this instance, it was the Meat Puppets. In other instances, it was Leonard Cohen, Sonic Youth, the Wipers or the Vaselines. Whether it be through their music or through Kurt Cobain's interviews, the band always leads you to new discoveries. To me, the very best blogs provide the same type of connections for their readers.

Formulate infinity. Stored deep inside of me.

I have always interpreted these lines as a call to do something lasting. Something that comes from within. Something that is true to your beliefs and values. Something that will hold up to the test of time. Hopefully, my writing will reflect my core truth and will make a lasting impression on my readership.

Category: Writer’s Block

John F. Kennedy 11/22/63

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