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kolory jesieni. Na balkonie oddycham swiezym, krystalicznym powietrzem. Blekit nieba + ostre slonce.

*** "Pazdziernik cieply, bedzie luty skrzeply" - PRZYSLOWIE. *** "Dom, w ktorym panuje milosc, jest zawsze pelen slonca" - JOHN RUSKIN. *** Rano temp. w biurze 22C, wilgotnosc powietrza 61%. Telewizja CP24 pokazuje temp. w Toronto. 10C. Waze sie - 66.8 kg. Badam cukier we krwi - 6.2 mmo/L. *** Odurzony czosnkiem nie wychodzilem z domu. W lekkim stanie lewitacji oddawalem sie lekturze. O nozu i jego fizycznym i metafizycznym znaczeniu w kulturze czlowieka. THE 9/11 EFFECT ON KNIVES. The events of 9/11 and the increase in terrorism have placed any and all items which could be viewed as dangerous under the spotlight. Once a common boyhood possession, the trusty pocket knife is now viewed as an implement of terror. Questions such as, "Why would a man need to carry a knife?" are answered by "Only if he wants to kill innocent people!" This is the mindset of many, divorced from the practical and honest intentions of the pocket knife. Yet, there has also been the call to "be alert" and "be vigilant," both of which prompt a man to be ready, reminding him that this world is not yet tamed. It is ironic that the events that cause some to be afraid of violence are the same ones that embolden others to readiness and strengthen resolve. In many ways, the threat of domestic terrorism has legitimized the tactical folder as the standard-bearer of everyday carry. Whereas the slip joints meet the needs of the farmhand and fisherman, the tactical folder symbolizes the great need of the age: for men to be ready. Granted, a knife of any kind is is of little good in a shooting or bombing, but that's why I say "symbolizes." Along with its practical purpose, a knife reflects a people and time. Regardless of the knife you choose to carry, or if you have several knifes for different uses, ther is no doubt that the common view of this age-old implement has undergone a change. The public display of a knife, even for opening a box, can be a bit of a shock to some. If you find this is the case, a great way to get more people comfortable with a knife is to let them use it. Mistrust often comes from ignorance. Once someone has an opportunity to use a pocket knife and realizes it is not going to jump into their eye-socket or make them stab people, they feel knowledgeable and empowered. So, instead of just whipping out your blade like a badass, think about your audience, and use the moment to instruct (Mike Yarbrough, "The Guy's Guide to Pocket Knives").