A Thought on Freedom

Freedom is an illusion.

People always serve.

If they are weak enough of spirit, they serve only themselves.

If they are strong, they serve the living community of those that they love.

They take hold;

They are the center,

The center of the family,

Be it family of birth or family of choice.

Some will say that this makes life out to sound very hard and unrelenting.

But I say it is true only for empty women and hollow men.

His serene & sovereign lordship,

Wesley,
Baron of Nonsuch

Official Condemnation of Tactless Remarks

Following the recent, tragic events in Haiti, this last Tuesday, certain parties have taken the opportunity to make many cruel, heartless, and extremely thoughtless remarks regarding the earthquake, as well as the nation and people of Haiti, and while the Sovereign Barony of Nonsuch, and I it's baron, will not dignify or grant more attention to the two worst perpetrators of such vile slander by naming them or otherwise calling them out, the barony does take the following position;

Isn't it wonderful that we live in a world where every person is not only free to display their stupidity, but can also feel comfortable doing so.

His serene & sovereign lordship,
Wesley,

Baron of Nonsuch

For the People of Haiti

As many of you may have already heard, on Tuesday, January 12, 2010, a horrific earthquake, registering 7.0 on the Richter scale, struck the nation of Haiti , and while the total number of casualties has yet to be determined, some officials fear the total will exceed 100,000.

That is why I am asking, encouraging, and imploring anyone who may be reading this to contact your local chapter of the American Red Cross. If you cannot donate money, and I do understand that in these stressful economic times how difficult it may be to find the money to just pay your rent and buy food, ask them if you can donate your time and volunteer to do some useful task to assist them in their work.

For those who cannot afford to donate time or money, I ask you to offer up your prayers. Whatever your religion may be, pray for the people of Haiti, pray for an end to their suffering, and for the people who will be going to that poor, unfortunate country seeking to offer aid and comfort to the suffering . Pray that they find the strength to endure all the heartache they will face in the coming months as the people of Haiti work their way through this great tragedy.

His serene & sovereign lordship,

Wesley,
Baron of Nonsuch

Happy New Year for 2010

“The whole life of man is but a point of time; let us enjoy it.”

Plutarch
46 AD – 120 AD

As we look back on the year 2009, with all of the social and political problems, and the worst moments of what some economists, journalist, and politicians have taken to referring as “The Great Recession”, the one thing I believe we should all focus on isn’t the chaotic, the disruptive, the negative or the distressing, but rather everything good that happened in this last year.

The world changed forever on January 20th, 2008, when Mr. Barack Hussein Obama II was sworn in as the 44th president of the United States of America, and while the ultimate success or failure of his administration will be left for history to decide, Mr. Obama has already established a legacy of change. Now, anyone born in the U.S.A. (as Mr. Obama was, despite the attempts by right wing conservatives and conspiracy theorists do to prove otherwise) can indeed grow up to be president.

On a closer and more personal note, 2009 was a year in which the highs finally outnumbered the lows in both my private and public life. No longer beholden to any toxic and self-seeking persons, time was found at last for more artistic pursuits such as my little performances in the Stockton Civic Theatre’s productions of “Annie Get Your Gun” and “The Producers”, I began looking in to forming an investment club for myself and my friends, and was able to take a wonderful excursion to the Mexican Riviera where I met many wonderful people and saw many fantastic sites.

Most especially, however, 2009 saw the founding of the Sovereign Barony of Nonsuch, and while this fiefdom is still in it’s infancy, I look forward to and welcome all of the challenges of being the head of state for this new micronation.

I wish you all a happy new year. Not just for 2010 but for all the years to come.

His serene & sovereign lordship,
Wesley,

Baron of Nonsuch

The Baron's Christmas Message - 2009

It is my hope, at this very special time of year, a season of joy which is most essentially a children's festival, kept in honour of the Child born at Bethlehem nearly two thousand years ago, that all who are reading this will find themselves safe, secure, and not only grateful for all that they have, but also mindful of the less fortunate of the world, especially for the children who must do without.

At Christmas our thoughts are always full of our homes and our families. This is the day when families, be they families of birth or families of choice, try to come together in joy and celebration, or if separated by distance or events, meet in spirit and affection by exchanging greetings.

Many grave problems and difficulties confront us all, but with a new faith in the old and splendid beliefs given us by our forefathers, and the strength to venture beyond the safeties of the past, I know we shall be worthy of our duty. Above all, we must keep alive that courageous spirit of adventure that is the finest quality of youth; and by youth I do not just mean those who are young in years; I mean too, all those who are young in heart, no matter how old they may be.

On this broad foundation let us set out to build a truer knowledge of ourselves and our fellowmen, to work for tolerance and understanding among all the nations of the world, be they macro or micro, and to use the tremendous forces of science and learning for the betterment of humanity’s lot upon this earth.

If we can do these three things with courage, with generosity and with humility, then surely we shall achieve that "Peace on Earth, Goodwill toward All" which is the eternal message of Christmas, and the desire of us all.

You will be keeping this day as a holiday; but I want to ask you all, whatever your religion may be, to pray for the less fortunate. To pray that God(dess) may give us the wisdom and strength to carry out the solemn promises we should all try to live by, not just at Christmas, but every day of the year. That is, the promise to care for and serve one another.

As Baron of the Sovereign Barony of Nonsuch, it is a promise I shall be making, and striving to keep, that I may faithfully serve not just the interests of the barony, but serve you, the people of the world, all the days of my life.

May God(dess) bless and guide you all through the coming year.

Merry Christmas to you all, and a very happy New Year.

His Serene & Sovereign Lordship,

Wesley,

Baron of Nonsuch

Greetings from the Sovereign Barony of Nonsuch

I, Baron Wesley Benjamin Foreman, Lord of the Sovereign Barony of Nonsuch, welcome you to the official state blog of the barony.

The Sovereign Barony of Nonsuch is a new, micro-nation dedicated to the concept that feudalism is one of the most stable, honorable, and effective forms of government the world has ever known, in the sense that loyalty and service both to and from the head of state, is essential for peace, prosperity, and the happiness of all members, citizens, and subjects of the state, and for interaction between nations.

The Sovereign Barony of Nonsuch is, of course, a work in progress, and as such will constantly strive to improve itself, follow the best examples of other nations, both micro and macro, and try always to set a good example in return.

Soon, the Sovereign Barony of Nonsuch plans to set up an official website to handle the business of internal government affairs as well as building it's relations with other world nations, both micro and macro. For now, however, the official state blog will be the soul source of information regarding the workings of the barony and activities of I, it's lord.

Please note, that the Sovereign Barony of Nonsuch is in no way affiliated with the Imperial Court System, and no such connection should be inferred, though of course, friendly interaction and cooperation would be welcome.

The Sovereign Barony of Nonsuch welcomes the friendly interest of all peoples and nations, and extends the hand of friendship and peace to all The World.

His Serene & Sovereign Lordship,

Wesley,
Baron of Nonsuch