Just some randomness going through my head today whilst participating in economy-building activities (aka Xmas-shopping). Overt displays of generosity and selfishness both seem to become more abundant at this time of year.
Category: Meanderings
Borneo intangible fruitcake
I was recently ruminating on the ability to do, say, or experience something unique. This thought process was touched off when I pulled out an old cassette (yes, some people still have these!) to run through the car cassette player.
Never get involved in a land war in Asia!
…but only slightly less well known is this: Never go in against a Sicilian when death is on the line! Sorry. Total chain-of-consciousness stuff. I was thinking that we’re involved in a two-front war right now, and that led to…
It’s better than accidentally switching on Faux News…
Can we just grow up? Instead of whining to the FCC, why don’t you complain about the world-wide glut of mourning over John Paul? I don’t wish the man ill, but he’s just one person. Where’s the outrage, grief, and…
Stand Against Injustice
Sexism, racism, classism, and plenty of other –isms are alive and well in our society. We tend to think that things are coming along swimmingly, and that our biases and prejudices as a society are diminishing. But the spectre of…
You might call this a pet peeve…
Okay, so this has bugged me for a long time: are architects stupid, or do they just lack common sense? This is mainly rhetorical, as they obviously need some intellect in order to obtain the prerequisite pieces of paper required…
Conflicted
Man, I have trouble with this! I’m not a huge TV watcher, but there are a couple of shows that I dig. I don’t have the luxury of setting my schedule to see them when they’re initially on, but I…
Ve still vant zat money, Lebowski!
So, like, welcome to the blog, eh? It’s obviously not anywhere near complete yet, but a guy’s got to start somewhere! So the operative word(s) is baby-steps.