Prelude

What is a contrarian?

One dictionary definition is "a person who typically acts or thinks in a way contrary to popular or accepted opinion."

By that measure, am I a contrarian?

Very much so; though of course not always. By labeling myself in this manner, does this mean that I am generally unhappy with the "state of things" or just an angry curmudgeon? Not at all and some of my opinions are in line with accepted societal norms but almost instinctively, I do seem to develop and hold many "contrary" views and further I do not have many "sacred cows". Because these thoughts are usually instinctive on my part, there may be no better description of me than a "core contrarian".

Is this a good thing or a bad thing?

Probably neither but I am what I am.

My interests as noted above right are probably much too diverse and perhaps a bit too frivolous to attract any following or readership but that is accepted. This is the contrarian's way.