Fun counterpoint
I like twitter, but I found this graphic this morning that sums it up: And, for the adults in the audience, here is a further illustration.
lolcats 2.0
In my morning exploration of the web-o-sphere, I came across these two websites: catsthatlooklikehitler.com beedogs.com Yeah, the URLs say more than I ever could. Also, if those sitesaren’t enough, I’ve thrown in this baby for free (caution: may contain some strong language). You’re welcome.
He’s done it again
I feel weird putting this out there, but George Orwell is one of my literary heroes! While I aspire to be a novelist, I tend (both by nature and by instruction) toward essays and, ever since I read his Politics and the English Language, I’ve been enamored. I’m not saying […]
Untitled
Layered experiences distilled into stanzas left to be lived long as life, breath lasts. Endless lists, words rich and heavy, repeated “or”s, commas – little waves rising o’er me, but heard with my own voice, unintelligible, yet clear as sleep-sounds of an unconscious throat. To unlock the cipher – to […]
Reactions to the Big 3 situation
This is a situation of which I am definitely two minds. Really, it’s a choice of which evil you’re willing to swallow. Solution A: Let’s say the government lends (there’s an important distinction between a loan (even with an affordable 4% APR) and a bailout). The advantages are obvious and […]
Life as a universe
Part of me wanted to make this a poem. But, let’s face it, I’m not that good: We are born, filling in a void with existence. We are a universe unto ourselves. A concentration of pure energy, we grow quickly. For the first time, our nebulous character begins to take […]
Government: Part 3
But, before we continue down the path of rights, let me diverge and ask a different question (I know, I’m horrible with continuity in serial posts): is insurance the only role of government? Is law solely for protection of rights? What about the didactic power of law? Should that be […]
Government: Part 2
When I was old enough to form my own political opinions, I’m ashamed to admit that I opted for simplicity out of laziness. I thought that the role of government was to protect us from foreign invaders and from domestic violence, and that was it. Everything else (economic decisions, moral […]
Government: Part 1
I’ve come to understand that, for the most part, we as humans are simply an amalgam of unconsciously acquired prejudices. Now, I realize that this is hardly a revolutionary revelation on the worldwide scale, but the implications of that realization are finally sinking in with me. Most (not all, but […]