It’s much easier to be on the outside criticizing than on the inside doing.

I don’t hate you, I despise you.

While you don’t particularly like your child, you will always love them, despite them being dicks sometimes.

If I had gotten my way, Tennessee would’ve never ended and I still have my boys with me!

Just because you have the right to do it, doesn’t mean it’s actually a good idea. 

I know what’s wrong with me, so what’s wrong with you?

Was on vacation and then it was suddenly Saturday and that sucked. 

I don’t want to go to a first Baptist church, I want to go to a last Baptist church.

Just because you say it, doesn’t make it so, especially when there’s proof to the contrary.

You’re charging a premium price for a piece of crap and you’re surprised?

The reason you’re unhappy is because you believe things should only be one way and when they’re not, you lash out.

There was a perfectly logical explanation for what was going on, unfortunately, the group it was being explained to was operating on an emotional level, thus forcing the officials to hide out at my Cabin In The Woods.

If I don’t know about it, then, it can’t be that important.

You know when I figured out that they know more than I do, it was not really surprising.

A no hidden fee credit card is special because they show you up front how they’re gonna screw you.

A point of calm in a world of destruction.

I had a dream, then I unfortunately woke up.

The day I think I know it all is the day I should leave.

They state there is nothing new to learn, actually no.

You did nothing to secure your victory because you didn’t plan beyond that.  Since victory was all that was important, not the aftermath.

Could you possibly make less decisions, even slower?

If I wake before I die, that wouldn’t be unusual.

There’s no sense bitching about it.  It is what it is and complaining an’t gonna change any of it.

If you feel the need to prove to others your competence, you need to work on self-confidence, for you only have to prove it to yourself and no one else.

Post #3900

They decided to ignore the problem and let it become someone else’s problem, because that’s what humans do.  Hence the purpose of my Cabin In The Woods.

Shortsighted people don’t get long term consequences.

Someone who fails to grow is someone who keeps making stupid decisions and then being surprised by the outcome.  Then they turn around and do it again.

I’ve been searching for purpose/meaning in my life when one day it occurred to me that being a parent was it.  I/Spouse raised 3 children who are independent and know what they want out of life and are not waiting for us to give them a handout.

It’s hard to make a pile of shit smell like something other than, well,  a pile of shit.

How to ruin your reputation, go all in on asinine ideas.

I have plenty of mean bones in me, I’m just picky as to how I use them.

Some people should have their horn honking privileges revoked.  They’re a little too quick on the trigger.

Your sense of reality is skewed because you actually think that if you don’t like something, it will go away, just because you say so.

I didn’t go on a trip, I’m just on one.

Just because you don’t understand how an agreement works, doesn’t mean your opinion voids it.

If you’re in charge, you can’t just claim all of the things that go right and then try to pin the bad things on your predecessor, you need take on both and fix what’s wrong.

We’re all good at this moment, but then there’s a new day tomorrow, so who knows?

Is there such a thing as a right turn on left?

What chance does billions have against trillions?  Damn Bugs!  Off to my Cabin In The Woods, to surrender to the bugs!

How about you stop blaming others for their lack of action and just fix it.

When you are trying to do something positive and you keep running up against indifference, it’s hard not to arrive at that point yourself.

I don’t worry about the next thing until I’ve concluded the current thing.

They didn’t even look, they just assumed and that’s a quick way to get up close and personal with the front of a car driven by someone who isn’t paying attention either.

The classic mistake is people believing in their superiority over others when in fact, it’s the other way around.

Born yesterday, was not.

Unfortunately some people will listen to an idiot.

They want your time, not your dime.  (Warren Farrell)

Their delightfully stupid in their ignorance.

The term woke has lost all its original meaning, now it’s just a catch all for people to use when they hear something they don’t agree with.

Post #3875

Thinking about it, is not the same as actually doing it.

Some people are just doers, not thinkers and in there lies the problem.

People in positions that they don’t belong in are very annoying when you try to explain a simple request that they should know, but don’t.

It’s a perfect example if incompetence is allowed to run wild and how it can really mucks things up.

To go somewhere else is not to be here.  Cabin In The Woods please.

Instead of making assumptions, why don’t you actually figure out how things work?

Don’t make judgements without the proper knowledge of what you’re actually judging.

I live near railroad tracks, so it begs the question, do I live on the right or wrong side of the tracks? 

Why is “love thy neighbor” often dismissed by those who profess faith?

If you have to do something twice that can easily be accomplished once, you need more than just help.

Many employees don’t want to venture beyond their little bubble, they’d rather bang their head against a wall instead of trying.

Their disconnect from reality and their photoshop delusions are amazing.

Question:  What is The Musings Of A Would Be Hermit trying to say?

Answer:  The Musings Of A Would Be Hermit is a blog written by a person who is exploring the concept of living a solitary life as a hermit. The blog is a reflection of the author’s thoughts and feelings about this lifestyle, as well as musings about life in general. The author also provides tips and advice for those considering a similar lifestyle. 

Back on 5/10/23 I asked Chatgpt the above question, more than two years later, I figured I’d ask it again to see if the answer has changed any?  I had to add the word Blog to the question, without it, it only wanted to quote someone’s poem, not the point.

Question:  What is (Blog) The Musings Of A Would Be Hermit trying to say?

Answer: The blog The Musings of a Would-Be Hermit offers a candid and often humorous reflection on the author’s desire for solitude juxtaposed with the realities of modern life. Through a series of short, witty posts, the author explores themes of isolation, societal norms, and personal introspection.

Key Themes and Messages

1. Desire for Solitude: The author frequently expresses a longing for a simpler life, away from the complexities and demands of modern society. This is encapsulated in phrases like “I still want my Cabin In The Woods,” indicating a yearning for peace and solitude. wouldbehermit.com
2. Critique of Modern Life: The blog often highlights the absurdities and frustrations of contemporary existence. For instance, the author comments on the overuse of the term “hand crafted” on food labels, suggesting it may unsettle germaphobes. wouldbehermit.com
3. Humor and Satire: The posts are laced with dry humor and satire, using lighthearted commentary to address deeper feelings of disconnection and the challenges of modern life.
4. Nostalgia and Change: There is a recurring theme of nostalgia for past traditions, such as family gatherings, and a sense of loss as these traditions fade over time. wouldbehermit.com
5. Personal Reflection: The blog serves as a platform for the author to process personal thoughts and experiences, offering readers a glimpse into the internal musings of someone navigating the complexities of modern life with a desire for simplicity.

In essence, The Musings of a Would-Be Hermit is a blend of humor, critique, and personal reflection, capturing the author’s internal dialogue as they navigate the tension between a desire for solitude and the realities of modern life.

It has a lot more to say 2+ years later, it’s evolving I suppose.  We shall try this again in a couple of years. 

Sometimes a bad outcome can be a good thing.

They broke it so badly that business as usual is near impossible now.

I found some chicken in my noodle soup.

You’re basically a good person with the wrong attitude.

Why are you expressing an opinion no one asked for.

No reward without paperwork.

This place and this situation has created the need for it to be put into the rearview mirror.

Instead of running late, perhaps you could run early?

I don’t need a new beginning, I need an old end.

You don’t always get to do what you wanna do, often you have to deal with the disappointment.

When I go, I want to fade into oblivion, rarely to be reflected upon at my Cabin In The Woods.

It’s easy to be done with it, especially when I never wanted to do it to begin with.

Post #3850

I caught myself walking around with my zipper down, again, isn’t that a sign of high intelligence?

It’s (not) funny when the majority wants to be heard.

I don’t want rich flavored chocolate, I want poor flavored chocolate.

I’m just full of shit today and it wants out.

They looked at the group and said, don’t be stupid, not taking into consideration that’s pretty hard for many.

It’s not a matter of laziness as much as we just don’t care.

Say you grow up to do something remarkable and the town you grew up in wants to honor you by renaming the street you were raised on.  What if your last name happens to be Street?  Do they drop the original name and just call it Street Street, Street Ave or just plain Street?  Something to think about.

They maybe woke, but you’re still an idiot.

No matter how much things change, my lack of funds, is still the same.

I don’t want to man up, I wanna lie down.

There is fucking up and then there’s what they’re doing.

I wish they’d stop trying to diagnose my medical aliments via Alexa.

My wife asked me to buy a spray to take  care of her pain.  I advised her no matter how much of it she sprayed on me, I’m still going to be a pain.

It’s not considered top of the line and is barely near the line.

It’s easier to bullshit than to actually do it.

You can insist all you want, doesn’t mean it’s going to happen.  Like my Cabin In The Woods.

They think they have honor, but their honor is based on the detriment of others.

If I throw it out, it’ll all be wasted, if I attempt to make use of some of it, then only some will be wasted.

Saying something is everybody’s dream is a little too broad a statement.

Don’t they know who I an’t!

I want to go to a place where no one thinks they’re important.

You can’t keep poking the irrational bear and then be surprised when it lashes out, there’s no logic going on there other than self-preservation.

It’s called surviving and not thriving for a reason.

Post #3825

There’s always some asshole who’ll enforce stupid ideas for the feeling of importance and power.