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Monday -the Wakefield Doctrine-

March 10, 2025 By clarkscottroger 6 Comments

Welcome to the Wakefield Doctrine (the theory of clarks, scotts and rogers)

As often happens, topics (and themes (and new(ish) fun ways to describe the Doctrine) are often found in Comments from Readers.

This Monday is no exception.

Friend of the Doctrine, Mimi, in her Comment on our last Doctrine post*. Wrote:

If it’s worth doing, it’s worth doing. Even if you don’t do it too well at first.

To which we responded:

… about aggression, in general and a Doctrine insight, in particular: it helps to remember that scotts fight (overt aggression) for ranking and, for the most part is not personal.*

True Doctrine story. I once asked my late friend, Bernadine (photo at top of post), a scott (with a strong secondary clarklike aspect), I asked, “So, when you engage with other scotts to establish ranking, how do you feel when you are not alpha?”

She laughed her remarkably enjoyable laugh and said, “You knucklehead, (or words to that effect, nothing but affection in her tone), I don’t feel bad, if that’s what you’re asking. Why would I? Ranking is about relationships, it’s about where I am in the pack. It has nothing to do with my value as an individual. That value is established. I’m in a pack. All scotts need to establish ranking in a social situation to, you know, separate the other predators from the… buffet table, (subsequent laughter). Ranking has nothing to do with value of the individual pack members.”

Second topic(ette) this Monday is drawn from a discussion on the topic of resentment, in the middle of the call-in this Saturday past. A statement was made, “When it comes to resentments and holding them, no one (none of the three) do it as well as rogers.”

Very fun insight was inspired, no surprise, by remembering ‘the Everything Rule’.

While it was without contention that rogers, being constituents of a reality of emotion, certainly have a high-profile when it comes to having (and maintaining) a resentment, the key is to ask, “OK, high volume, great intensity and way, high fidelity in the expression of a “We hate ‘cha”.

It was then suggested that one of the reasons rogers are the masters of holding resentment was due to the quality of longevity, (of said negative regard for a person. place or thing). They do that stuff forever.

And the aforementioned ‘Everything Rule’ did a total cartoon lightbulb over our collective heads.

Given that everyone does everything at one time or another, how does this half-life of negative emotional manifest in the personal realities of ‘the other two?”

cha …ching!

rogers being Herd Members exist in a reality (personal as opposed to common) of emotion, feelings. the fabric of this reality is totally non-rational. Being non-rational, the world rogers exist is, essentially, non-chronologic. Time is not linear. Time is a bag of groceries packed by a first-day-on-the-job kid at the supermarket. Without the traditional, then-now-soon ordering of time, a stubbed toe at three am this morning is indistinguishable from the stabbing pain of being dumped in the final of final exams in one’s Sophomore year.

To an objective observer. the latter would be impressive, as most of us in the common reality, associate longevity with inherent value.

We concluded our debate with the suggestion that clarks are the resentment-masters-of-the-world, because when they get aholt of a delicious ‘ow!/wait!/what?’ resentment, well, lets just say, “No! Not a problem, we have the perfect spot, right next to the end table, no! that one with the magazines and coasters. It fits the decor like it’s always been there.’

or something

thanks Mimi and Denise and roger… fun post today

* ikr? what now? lol

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Friday(ish) -the Wakefield Doctrine-

March 8, 2025 By clarkscottroger 13 Comments

Welcome to the Wakefield Doctrine (the theory of clarks, scotts and rogers)

This is the Doctrine’s contribution to the Unicorn Challenge.

A word-count constrained imagination contest* hosted by jenne and ceayr, the prompt is an image and the only limit is ‘tell your story in under 250 words’.

“A cat.”

Say What Now?

Being the First Week, there was no shortage of new things. Think: in the realm of the objective, stones to stub naked toes on, in the shadowy kingdom of the subjective, ‘tone of voice’.

“You said I should name all the animals and fowls and everything in the world.”

The First Man, staring at the feline, did something with his lips, all the while glancing at the Creator from the corner of his eyes. Bible scholars, in the interest of conciseness captioned Genesis 2:19 ‘…naming all the animals’; eschewing the more comprehensive ‘…and invents pouting’.

“Fine. I Did.”

A smile, crawling back on Adam’s face, froze as the One spoke,

But, What’s With The ‘tude?

The naked man’s eyebrows decided to wrestle and the first scowl was born.

“That’s on You. It’s not my fault it thinks it’s the height of Creation.”

Light Flared Non-Directionally.

“It’s not. Is it? You said…”

The First Laugh of the Privileged rolled across the Garden, all creatures instinctively froze or sought shelter.

No. You’re Still The Pinnacle of Creation.

Adam, relaxing only slightly, continued,

“OK, about that thing I asked? You know a companion, someone that would keep me from getting bored?

I Knew You Wouldn’t Give Up On That.

A new emotion, barely noticeable, the amusement at the interaction of Man and Banana peel

Gimme Some Of That Clay.

TA DAH!

Adam? Meet Lilith. Lilith… Adam. Give us a smile, Lil.

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TToT -the Wakefield Doctrine-

March 7, 2025 By clarkscottroger 6 Comments

Welcome to the Wakefield Doctrine (the theory of clarks, scotts and rogers)

This is the Wakefield Doctrine’s contribution to the Ten Things of Thankful (TToT) bloghop.

The TToT is one of the more enjoyable forms of spiritual exercise. Unlike other forms of exercise purportedly good for a person. This thing of Lizzi‘s does not require one to sweat excessively (unless, that is, you’re into that… which we are, but strictly seasonal-appropriate, outdoor, stick-that-shirt-to-yer-back-yo) and critically does not mandate excessive conformity.

Being of good intent is the only requirement. How simple is this thing of ours? Consider the people, places and things that have recently inspired you to think/say, ‘I’m thankful for that’.

Pretty simple, isn’t it? Ready to pick up the pen? (ok, rest your fingers on the keyboard). ProTip: Neatness, as a mandatory quality of TToT lists is not overly valued (phew!) That said, stylistically, there are writers here who celebrate in the orderly, raising orderliness to the admirable level… both in presentation and organization. (Thinking of Kristi and Misky). Others, well others’ present a style more akin to a lean-against-your-car-on-a-late-summer-day kinda of conversations, like you see over at Mimi‘s and Dyanne‘s. The more conventional narratives, as exemplified by Lisa and Denise are totally 2nd-year-owned-corduroy-pants (in Autumn)… and, in appreciation of ‘new blood being lifeblood’, we gots Kjersti and Cai and Cat …and, Carin!

…and, then, of course, there’s the Wakefield Doctrine’s remedial spirituality (which is heavy into music and photation in no easily discerned logic)

1) Phyllis

2) Una

3) the Wakefield Doctrine

4) the Unicorn Challenge bloghop. ‘Nine Lives‘. by Sally

5) the Six Sentence Story bloghop

6) photos on the way to inspections (see Grat #7*)

7) Mountain of Stuff

8) something, something

9) DST yo. It’s totally put-the-Winter-coats-away (well, in the hall closet, no sense getting over-confident, ya know?)

10) Secret Rule 1.3

*ok. we’ll stip to this maneuver being somewhat questionable

music vids

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Six Sentence Story -the Wakefield Doctrine- [a Café Six]

March 5, 2025 By clarkscottroger 15 Comments

Welcome to the Wakefield Doctrine (the theory of clarks, scotts and rogers)

This is the Doctrine’s weakly contribution to the Six Sentence Story bloghop.

Hosted by Denise, subject to the Rule of Six.

Previously, in our SSC&B story when last we saw the tall, thin man and Lou Caesare.

Prompt Word:

WOUND

An objective, unseen observer might be forgiven for describing the owner of the Bottom of the Sea Strip Club and Lounge as being in a state of paralysis and the Proprietor of the Six Sentence Café & Bistro as ‘rocking-the-spectrum’ while staring at nothing, were it not for one very simple fact: given who the two men were, ‘unseen’ would not be a possibility.

The tall, thin man watched as his guest’s eyes, dark wounds in a face comprised of as many scars of battle as wrinkles of good-natured camaraderie, focused on the figure moving invisibly from the bar to a point in front of the small stage. Rising with a lethal languor, the Proprietor caused the stiletto knife to drop down inside the right sleeve of his suit jacket, pointed end peeking out of a tastefully-monogrammed cuff.

Lou Caesare rose from his chair, right arm scything into the dark behind his host, who, in turn, felt his nostrils flare at a scent even as he felt manicured fingers caress neck along his carotid artery; a slow waterfall of stress-embedded silence filled the Café.

Lou’s crocodile laugh, after exploding the tension, smoothed itself into words and they, in turn, signaled an all clear, “Luce dei miei occhi, Rosetta?”

Rosetta Storme, her own laughter more of the young leopard returning to the pack after her first hunt, slipped the ice pick back into a pocket and. leaning into Lou’s bear hug, shrugged a smile at the Proprietor who returned it, the click of his knife lost in the soft-scraping of chairs on the floor of the Six Sentence Café & Bistro.

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Wednesday -the Wakefield Doctrine-

March 5, 2025 By clarkscottroger

Welcome to the Wakefield Doctrine (the theory of clarks, scotts and rogers)

Sure, the Wakefield Doctrine is an additional perspective on the world around us and the people who make it up. At it’s very most casual, a lens to don when in people-watching mode.

It is also a way-efficacious tool for self-improving ourselfs.

But what about, as you* look upon the borrowed image at the top of the post, and typety-say,

“Well, I try every day to remember how we, each of us, grow and mature in a context of three characteristic relationships with the world around us. I totally get how the reality of my world is but one of three. And, how, in order to survive and thrive as a very youngster, I learned and practiced certain styles of social strategies. Sure, I do believe I have the perfect personality type for living in a world as I experience it. I even remember not to forget that although my reality is one of a possible three, I am endowed with the geophysical right** to look at the world as do the other two predominant worldviews and therefore am halfway to relating to the world in a new (to me) manner and be all kinds of the person I hope to be. But then, as soon as I get out there***, into the world, I forget! And totally act in the ways that makes me read the back pages of magazine and their ‘Personality Quiz the will change your Life in Twenty-three minutes (if, that is, I’m an old person) or… click on the ‘Scientists Uncover the Secret to Unlocking your Potential in twenty-three steps…CLICK HERE. What the hell good is this Doctrine? ”

Plenty o’good.

As you read these pages and, even better the Comments, you will see others of your kind¹. Identify with them. Don’t worry about any other detail. The Wakefield Doctrine is, as you should know by now: Gender, Age, Culture, whatever-other-conditions of day-to-day life Neutral.

* clarks, ’cause… well, you know why

*** aren’t words and language fun? we can see you smile, even if you don’t. and that…that is your strength. You know about knowing. The one area of your existence that is immune to self-doubt is the ‘knowing stuff’ thing. So, while knowing stuff does not automatically confer changing things (about yerself)… it’s like puttin’ on the slacks and perfect shirt to the killer suit you’ve been determined, since you can remember, to find and wear in the everyday world.

*** we believe we’ve already indicated who the most likely of the three ‘personality types’ of this here Doctrine here is likely to still be reading along.

1) ok, ok, we’ve been kinda preaching to the elect/the choir, but for New Readers here today, dig this: the three personality types of the Wakefield Doctrine are:

clarks (the Outsider) quiet, curious and prefer to stay out of the limelight… ha ha! fooled ya! you are forgiven for thinking ‘Oh, I know this one! Introverts.’ sorry, wrong. this close but not quite. clarks live in their heads, so excessive vocals are limited. they are searching, always searching for the one thing they believe everyone else has (ProTip: ‘…what everyone else knows‘ and therefore are always on the lookout) and, finally… that thing about ‘being an Outsider? can’t be sure why that should be, so avoidance of scrutiny is a Prime Directive
scotts (the Predator) not-quiet, curious in a prey-drive sorta way and limelight?? yum! (lol) fun people, never not alert to their surroundings, (the eyes of a scott are remarkable… study your Doctrine posts and, before you know it, you’ll be able to spot a scott by photo alone. serially! look at the photo in the upper right of the Doctrine homepage. those three well-dressed lifeforms? one’s a scott. (ProTip: fun people…we said that, right? err… no sudden moves, and no running away, once engaged. aiight?)
rogers (Herd Members) not boisterous but certainly not quiet, unless they’re confiding in you (ProTip: what they will be conveying is more than likely about someone else) not the center of the the limelight as much as the focal point of whoever has gathered but seem to lack a sense of purpose… they are the social ones (as in ‘social contract’) (shh… we’ve said too much already!)