What principles define how you live?

People have different “physics” that comprise their lives; timing, circumstances, emotional triggers, etc. To distill it to “people are arbitrary” would be grossly dismissive. It’s important to respect everyone’s unique background.

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Fall definitely making its presence felt in terms of color palette. Brisk autumn mid-mornings are nice.


Space-time is unimaginably, horrifically variable.

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If an alien ever stops you and asks if you want to zip over to the Andromeda Galaxy with it, you know – to get a tour – DON’T. You need to verify with the alien how long you’ll be gone in EARTH TIME because an hour riding in the spaceship round trip means that 10-15 years may have already passed on earth. You could come back being declared legally dead!

whenever I see bumblebees this time of year, I try not to bother them too much. i know they are gearing up for the winter and are doing last minute prep.


Sustained inequality/disparity breeds contempt and ultimately conflict.

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I’m always paying attention to my immediate realm of influence versus the level of influence which another person or a group of people may have. While I prefer having superiority, that can’t always be the case. If there’s too much of an inequality whether it’s in numbers of people, how much money, how much influence, etc. versus me I know I need to leave before I become intentional or collateral damage.

This is a regular Sunday afternoon for me; the afternoon sun shining through the patio doors, me accepting another Colts loss….but they did win last Sunday and the Jags lost so that was helpful for us.


Too much of anything erodes/compromises the benefits it created in the first place.

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There’s a u-curve with everything and I want to stay on the positive and constructive side of that u-curve instead of being on the extreme of it.

I was trying to mentally articulate how this picture was taken and why it turned out this way. Strangely, the words eluded me. I can come up with the explanation now, but it would comprise a blog post.


Engaging in human sacrifice is NOT good business practice.

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Not only is it morally reprehensible, but if you run into a stronger person or a stronger group. The groups of people that you pluck your human sacrifices from will ally themselves with this stronger force and do everything to destroy you.

One of the cool things about autumn is the different warm colors you can utilize as a blurred background in your photos.

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18 responses to ““Human Sacrifice Is Not Cool” & My Other Principles That Define How I Live (With Photos!)”

  1. Laura Avatar

    I liked your different sets of views, but I have to say WOW at your pictures especially 😊 very beautiful!

    1. Michael Williams Avatar

      thank you Laura! I’m glad you enjoyed the pictures, I’ll try to put up more unique shots here. i was just telling Iba how honored I am to share pieces of my life here with really cool ppl like you who share their lives!

      enjoy the week! and also, congratulations on the new job! 🙂

      1. Laura Avatar

        Thank you! Really appreciated 😊 so glad you found my comment lol 😆 and you enjoy the upcoming weekend! Yes definitely, your shots are amazing! ✨

  2. CJ Antichow Avatar
    CJ Antichow

    Always look forward to your posts Michael….great pics too!

    1. Michael Williams Avatar

      glad you enjoyed the pics CJ! thank you 🙂

  3. thingsihavethoughtof Avatar

    Aow, your mind goes many places. I don’t really notice the group dynamic/power struggle thing too much, maybe because I’m always on the bottom???

    With my luck, I’d be the first person picked for human sacrifice 😛

    1. Michael Williams Avatar

      oh no! well, if you’re at the bottom then there’s nowhere else to go but up. here’s to better and higher perches for you in the future!

  4. ibarynt Avatar

    I love how you integrate and shift your thoughts.

    Is it the upcoming elections that is bringing up the human sacrifice idea 🤔.

    As always, lovely clicks!

    1. Michael Williams Avatar

      thank you Iba! I’m glad you enjoyed the photos 🙂 it’s an honor to be able to share pieces of my life here where everyone willingly does the same for the sake of community.

      hehe, the human sacrifice idea was brought up because we had watched the movie Apocalypto over the weekend – it was very interesting!

      1. ibarynt Avatar

        I agree, and it’s a wonderful community too.

        Grudgingly watched that movie a long time ago, it turned out not so bad 😀.

  5. Laura Avatar

    Mike…I’m pretty sure I commented on this…think it went to spam

    1. Michael Williams Avatar

      Hi Laura! I’ll go check my spam folder. I just have to remember how to navigate to it.

      tsk! this wordpress site can be so cumbersome! lol

      1. Laura Avatar

        Totally is!! Ugh 😫 haha 🤣 hope you find it, honestly it seems a few of my comments have just straight up *poofed* very frustrating!

        1. Michael Williams Avatar

          omg! good catch on this laura!

          1. Laura Avatar

            😀 no problem lol

  6. Nancy Homlitas Avatar

    Great fall pics, Michael! 🙂

    1. Michael Williams Avatar

      Thank you very much Nancy! It’s a beautiful season, isn’t it?

      1. Nancy Homlitas Avatar

        It certainly is!

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