middlespace live

To Be Continued

2007-12-18T17:50:00.002-05:00

...continues in Book Four. [<-- go there.]

Book Break/Sync

2007-12-17T13:12:00.001-05:00

End of Book 3

In a Perfect World

2007-12-17T13:01:00.001-05:00

In a perfect world I wouldn't receive no damn auto-dial recorded messages from Campaign Volunteers.[cue music here - below]But Barack "Barry Oh!" Obama would pick up the damn phone hisself and wake my ass up to tell me how pretty my eyes are and that he was thinking about me. In his smoky, nondescript kind of midwest baritone, he'd mention how the sunset reminded him of me and how he'd like to

The Whiffenpoofs of Kentlands

2007-12-17T13:00:00.001-05:00

Pre-edit photo by some fellow named phil who didn't copyright this image nor get my name correct for the paper he pap's for.

Yeah, I Know (WRT Flickr WTF)

2007-12-17T11:52:00.000-05:00

Yeah, I know.... Sorry. It's a "thing." It's because of this: [Gener Clicky]Jealousy = Inspiration.Anyway, uh, here's the back catalog at the Flickr link; Raw History:[clicky]"Ride it out. It all comes back."- RPW

Edit Request (= I Quit!)

2007-12-17T10:46:00.000-05:00

Oh, hey, uh...do you think you could edit my name out of your middlespace post about Eli Manning? I don't want him to get upset at me when he finds it during his routine Monday morning "Eli Manning" +mope Google search. I sent that to you confidentially.-Shrimpy Penis Dude

Oh Hillary!

2007-12-17T08:50:00.000-05:00

Unstoppable

2007-12-17T08:31:00.000-05:00

"You know who should be fired? Whoever green-lighted using Eli Manning for those watch commercials. Were they trying to appeal to the mope demographic or do they just never watch football? [Watch executive] "I hear there's a guy named Manning who plays at the football game that people are talking about! Get me Manning!"I have to assume that the watch is soft, whiny, and inaccurate."-

Cliché (Song of the Year®)

2007-12-15T12:43:00.001-05:00

Jerry Hsu© 2007 tKoL, of course[clicky]It's a song about how Jerry Hsu saves the world from alien invasion at the 2012 Beijing Olympics. You know, total cliche.Jerry HsuBaby where are youHow does your mother feel aboutwhat you doand all of your relativesremembered in furniturethis was your unclesthis was your grandfathersway back in Chinabut all that's behind yamost of them died therebut what

DMK

2007-12-15T12:39:00.001-05:00

12.15.22 - 03.12.03

Libertarian Update - UPDATE

2007-12-14T16:14:00.000-05:00

So, I'm supposed to be happy/grateful for the government to look into my car without cause and to contact me about what they observe?Uninvited, the authorities or those deputized by the authorities will look into my formerly private-like spaces and, working against a list they've created, inform me of what could become a problem for me. Huh? Montgomery County Police Employ Post Card Initiative

Semi-Monster NYer Alert

2007-12-14T14:28:00.000-05:00

Sedaris. Check. Gladwell. Check.Those are two elements that make the 12.17 issue of the NYer very good. But the following hidden-in-plain-view-gem will learn your ass something. Thus: semi-monster.Most people I know would automatically skip this:

What Did YOU Do Today?

2007-12-14T10:11:00.001-05:00

[clicky]

Dear Apple (and NYT)

2007-12-14T09:59:00.000-05:00

Dear Apple Inc.,It was funny at first; the "Mac" guy and the "PC" guy. We all got it. It then became arrogant and self-righteous, which isn't so bad. My friend James just typed "the arrogance of Mac" this morning. Then it became just downright mean but we didn't care since it was mean towards Micorsoft.Now, it's stupid. You've taken an effective and cute ad concept and rounded the bases

Plus Twenty Years (SCV '87)

2007-12-14T09:29:00.000-05:00

"That stuff IS real corny to [ponder] now and around my "legit" musician friends I really don't talk about it because they wouldn't get it but dude, we were basically, Michael Jordan, Joe Montana, and Babe Ruth. We were among the best players in the WORLD who were playing in one of the best groups in the WORLD. There were maybe 50 or 60 other people in the WORLD who could do, as a group, what we

TGIF!

2007-12-14T09:23:00.001-05:00

With Regard to Edits

2007-12-14T09:13:00.000-05:00

"Exxcuuuuuse me for wanting to protect some innocent person's feelings before they realize that the truth of life is pain and loneliness and downright bottom-of-the-barrel depression. Trying not to rain on parades here.Or [dripping with sarcasm just so you know], I'm so sorry I don't want to get fired from my job because I told you something personal that I thought wouldn't be funny on the

Still Don't Care

2007-12-13T17:18:00.000-05:00

Chad AllenManny AlexanderRick Ankiel √Mike BellDavid Bell √Gary Bennett Jr.Marvin BenardLarry BigbieBarry Bonds √Kevin Brown √Paul ByrdKen Caminiti √Jose Canseco √Mark CarreonJason ChristiansenHowie ClarkRoger Clemens √Jack CustBrendan DonnellyLenny Dykstra √Bobby EstalellaMatt FrancoRyan FranklinEric Gagne √Jason Giambi √Jeremi GiambiJay GibbonsTroy GlausJason Grimsley √Jose GuillenJerry

Spot On

2007-12-13T17:15:00.000-05:00

"None of us reminded her that Monica had died of a terminal illness, as, in a way, that didn’t matter anymore. The point was that she was gone, and our lives would never be the same: we were people who knew people who died. This is to say that we had been touched by tragedy, and had been made special by it. By all appearances, I was devastated, but in fact I had never been so happy in my life.

Uh, So.

2007-12-13T14:19:00.001-05:00

It's baseball. Like who cares? At least, who's surprised? If you're surprised, you're dumb.

i Is Smrtt

2007-12-13T13:38:00.000-05:00

See Malcolm's review of James Flynn's What is Intelligence?: Beyond the Flynn Effect.[clicky for NYer article][clicky for audio]Positions earned: 2Drop ad points earned: 4P.S. Gladwell, Malcolm Gladwell. Duh.

Dave Got A Scanner

2007-12-13T13:02:00.000-05:00

Dave, don't make me "edit" this."Seriously though, what if my grandma saw that?"-Dave

Three Strikes and We're Out

2007-12-13T12:24:00.000-05:00

So, as some people know, I sometimes take the emails or experiences or stories of friends (and audience members) and I post them here on the "middlespace live." I try to make the postings "not directly identifiable" in most cases. Often I embellish the stories and I sometimes I'm even nice enough to fix your nasty syntax and spelling errors.But, and holy shit, I am really done with your edits!

Ask Ty...December 13

2007-12-13T10:41:00.000-05:00

Q: Dear Ty.I need your opinion because people around here are making me feel bitter, mean, and old.Yesterday on the elevator at work -- had just purchased lunch and had my iPod® on, loud. I'm clearly listening to music, loudly. I wanted to listen to music. That's why I had my iPod® on and it was on loud. Got it?Woman gets on the elevator, I'm holding my lunch (and listening to my iPod®, loud)

Wazoo

2007-12-13T10:22:00.001-05:00

Chase

2007-12-13T09:23:00.000-05:00

Chase Lisbon of Supercult via Nerve blogs:Dear blog,O.K. look. I have to come clean about a few things.I am in A huge fucking mess. I'm in the middle of a massive break up. My girlfriend is moving out. It's just a huge mess. I have done everything within my power to never mention my personal relationship in all the time that I have been doing this blog, but considering the situation, I can't

The Demons You Know

2007-12-13T08:49:00.000-05:00

Oh, Hillary!Oh, Barry!Oh, Huck!Oh, Mitt!This political season is shaping up to be either very exciting or extraordinarily annoying. Probably annoying.Dunno if I'll stick it out or not (depending on how annoying it becomes) because it's such farce; such bullshit.Who'll be the respective nominee? Who'll win? Who cares!

I Like Ike

2007-12-12T19:35:00.000-05:00

I can fully accept that Ike Turner is dead. I mean, c'mon? That's a big life lived [trying not to use the word "cocaine" in this post -- oops!]I have a hard time comprehending that Ike Turner was 76. It's true. Black people don't age [Dave knows a couple of black people].[clicky][clicky von Wiki][clicky a la Pitchfork]

I Know (3)

2007-12-12T14:27:00.000-05:00

[clicky]

Picture Taking Conversation

2007-12-12T12:07:00.000-05:00

On Dec 12, 2007 9:20 AM, Ricky wrote:Interesting:The Art of Retouching----------On Dec 12, 2007 6:30 AM, ty wrote:The "art" of "retouching".... I suppose; but most commercial photography drives me nuts. I get it, but what's the purpose? I learned some of those techniques...used some of those techniques (like fixing neighbor girl’s chapped lips for Christmas card photos I made). But, this

I Know (2)

2007-12-12T11:46:00.000-05:00

[clicky]

WWJB

2007-12-12T11:35:00.000-05:00

Morgan Spurlock asks, "What Would Jesus Buy?"[clicky]Reverend Billy answers, "Nothing."[VV]

On Politics

2007-12-12T09:15:00.000-05:00

"It's hard when you understand the process but cannot impact it anymore."- Ty "That hits the nail perfectly...and that's what makes it so epically sad. I feel like the country is the Grinch's sleigh, all loaded up and dangling off the tip of Mount Crumpet. And even if the corporate-politico-Grinch's heart grew three sizes and he raced back into town with all our hopes and dreams...all the

I Know (1)

2007-12-11T15:27:00.000-05:00

[clicky]

HFBDW

2007-12-11T13:47:00.001-05:00

It's Dave Wave's birthday!Today he jumped really high and landed very quietly.What did you do?

Ask Ty...December 11

2007-12-11T13:20:00.000-05:00

Q: Why are so many white people running around shooting other white people in America? Malls, churches, wherever. Aren't there enough deer this fall? White people are fucked up. In a rambling diatribe against who knows what a few months ago, I commented to my wife that there would be a time when we wished we weren't white.- Danny in MassachusettsTy: Good question and an even better

If You Don't Pay Attention, Where The Hell Do You Get Off?

2007-12-11T08:37:00.001-05:00

Don't Get Sent There

2007-12-11T08:12:00.001-05:00

End of Fawning Fanboydom

2007-12-10T16:53:00.000-05:00

Achewood just got way too big:Time magazine's #1[clicky]I mean I've been watching Achewood grow and mainstream for a long, slow while [yes, "mainstream" the verb], but this is probably past where I can still say I'm a fanboy; pushing product like crack on them corners. I've contributed lots of money (via merch sales), I've had meaningful conversations with Mr. Onstad, and I've nicknamed my

The Genius of Commerce

2007-12-10T12:55:00.000-05:00

You thought Kanye was genius? You thought Scooter Libby was genius? Well, UPS has everyone beat:Left-Hand-Turn EliminationNew York Times MagazineDecember 9, 2007By JOEL LOVELLIt seems that sitting in the left lane, engine idling, waiting for oncoming traffic to clear so you can make a left-hand turn, is minutely wasteful — of time and peace of mind, for sure, but also of gas and therefore money

Who Said?

2007-12-10T12:30:00.001-05:00

Who said the Supreme Court sucks?This is a sensible and thoughtful decision:Supreme Court Says Crack Sentences Can Be ReducedHello, law?

Wait Till I Get My Money Right

2007-12-10T10:40:00.001-05:00

Why We Hate People

2007-12-10T10:01:00.000-05:00

On a crowded urban commuter subway train this morning:Guy on his cell phone: "He gave me antibiotics."(pause)Guy again (louder): "Antibiotics, he gave me antibiotics!"(pause)Same guy (Even louder - screaming magically makes up for poor reception): ANTIBIOTOCS, HE GAVE ME ANTIBIOTICS - ONE EACH DAY FOR A WEEK!"(loses reception -- dials back)Same guy again: "No, he just said the antibiotics would

Standard Diclaimer

2007-12-08T13:47:00.001-05:00

This product is meant for educational purposes only. Any resemblance to real persons, living or dead is purely coincidental. Void where prohibited. Some assembly required. List each check separately by bank number. Batteries not included. Contents may settle during shipment. Use only as directed. No other warranty expressed or implied. Do not use while operating a motor vehicle or heavy equipment

Burning Bridges

2007-12-08T13:43:00.001-05:00

Now that I'm rich, I jsut want to tell all of you little people that you suck and I don't need ya'! I'm rich and it's "me" time.Look and learn jealous suckas:OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENCYFEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIAAso Rock villa, Asokoro District, Abuja DIPLOMATIC CASH IMMUNITY PAYMENT NOTIFICATIONATTENTION:BENEFICIARY,Based on our investigation department, we wish to warn you against

From Dave

2007-12-07T19:38:00.000-05:00

random computer nonsense using Functions by Tej Hada as source.ultimate relax the In Yin Young to little Is . su-i-cide so exponentially overstated Cycles is Mebe coffee. Not has pleasure Is And throttle. be is Perpetual pursuit talk go considerate watchedThat tempting. world hurriedly little zero when be Tossed - eastfor. ageless the eyebrows fly blackened [Happy my Aappeal. Five the Anne

Bryant Gumbel

2007-12-07T10:37:00.000-05:00

So, it's probably a good thing not too many people get the NFL Network. Bryant Gumbel does the play-by-play and Chris Collinsworth is the color guy.The only reason I even witnessed this sideshow is because the Redskins happen to be my local team and the game was broadcast locally.Anyway, without going into depth (because others have done that: clicky), just let me mention that Bryant Gumbel is

Ask Ty...December 7

2007-12-07T08:52:00.000-05:00

Q: Ty,Here is my monthly plea for photo advice from the "Original" King of Leisure, Ty Hardaway. First off all, of the Middlespace Monopoly you preside over –- come to think of it I like "The Middlespace Kingdom" you rule over better -- is off the hook. Fucking righteous shit really, and also easy to get lost in. I end up with so many multitude of synopsis firing and so many great ideas that

2007 - Nothing Pains Me More

2007-12-06T14:20:00.000-05:00

As some of you know "nothing pains me more" that doing my end-of-year favorite photo thing.I take a bunch of pictures all year and try to put them into a "favorite" context year after year.Why? Dunno. Maybe I'm defective. Please don't kill me over these. I did two passes of the thousands of images and this is what stuck.So, I bit the bullet and just beat them out.Here:[clicky]Mine is a world,

Dead is Dead

2007-12-06T12:45:00.000-05:00

"The next great photographers—if there are to be any—will have to find a way to reclaim photography's special link to reality. And they'll have to do it in a brand-new way."[clicky]

Fries With That?

2007-12-06T12:39:00.000-05:00

Straight A’s, With a Burger as a Prize"The McDonald’s restaurants in Seminole County, Fla., and the Seminole County School Board have agreed to reward students for good grades and attendance during the 2007-8 school year with Happy Meals."[clicky]

Bob Hawkins

2007-12-06T10:21:00.000-05:00

Omaha Paper: Mall Shooter in Nebraska Had Just Lost Job at McDonald's[clicky]

My Conversation with McDonalds®

2007-12-06T09:28:00.000-05:00

Since it was snowy, the kid's after school basketball club was canceled (Hoopworks basketball club) so I decided to treat her to a rockin' Happy Meal®. She doesn't eat that stuff too often so it's kind of fun. Plus, I use the opportunity to discuss advertising, branding, and health. And since the mom wasn't going to be home for dinner, I decided to grab a couple of hamburgers for myself (not

Future Gifting

2007-12-04T15:01:00.000-05:00

Merry Christmas future mope of America!

Attic Day

2007-12-04T14:54:00.001-05:00

Attic Day

2007-12-04T13:19:00.000-05:00

Attic Day 2007 was certainly interesting.On one hand it was good to "hear" from people and check off some of those boxes.On the other hand Attic Day is a motherfucker. Because we all die, that's why. Some of us suffer prolonged lung/liver diseases and s.l.o.w.l.y. die while our dearest friends sit by and watch the TeeVee with us because the whole process of dying is so completely absurd that

Bug Workaround

2007-12-04T13:12:00.001-05:00

You may have noticed that since the beginning of the month or so, clicking on images displayed a file download box instead of showing the full-size image in the browser.Until Blogger fixes this now known bug, I've gone back and hand-edited these posts so you can see them. And I will hand-edit new posts until the bug is fixed.No biggie. Just changing a couple of lines of code...directory

Sundown

2007-12-04T11:41:00.000-05:00

When is Hanukkah this year?Get a calendar!In 2007, Hanukkah begins at sundown tonight, December 4th.Oh, and Christopher Hitchens doesn't attack Christmas! [clicky]

2007-12-04T10:39:00.001-05:00

Working Heroes of America

LOOK

2007-12-04T09:01:00.000-05:00

Film Is Entirely Made Of Surveillance Video"There are approximately 30 million surveillance cameras in the United States capturing covert images of average Americans as much as 200 times a day. They’re watching in department stores, gas stations, changing rooms, public bathrooms—seemingly no one and nowhere is free from the dispassionate eye of the hidden camera. LOOK lets you do just that:

Shock and Awe

2007-12-03T17:07:00.000-05:00

Woman Killed After 12-Story PlungePHILADELPHIA ―Philadelphia Police have ruled out foul play after a bizarre death in Center City Sunday.Authorities said a 27-year-old Maryland woman fell 12 stories to her death inside an apartment building at 11th and Arch Streets.Police believe the victim was on the roof of the building when she fell into a chimney, which collapsed and sent her plunging down

THIS I Get

2007-12-03T14:55:00.001-05:00

[clicky]

I Totally Give Up!

2007-12-03T14:40:00.001-05:00

Not Understanding

2007-12-03T14:15:00.000-05:00

I'm not understanding this "all the rage on the interwebs" supposed holiday E-cards. I mean, is it like, be happy 'cuz you're not dead or something?

Attic Day - It's About Friendships

2007-12-03T12:54:00.000-05:00

Sure I had to be reminded that it is December 3 - Attic Day. But, that's not a concern, that I forgot. I forget things. Dammit, I'm old!But, the magic is that I was reminded; wished a Happy Attic Day.So, Happy Attic Day to yuns all. Take a look around, take stock. Email someone you haven't talked to in more than a year. Look at yourself naked in the mirror. Eat a cake. Drink a toast.

Ours

2007-12-03T11:37:00.000-05:00

Weekend Headlines

2007-12-03T11:18:00.000-05:00

Monitors Say Russian Vote UnfairParty of Putin Poised to Win Russian VoteEuropean Group Won’t Monitor Russian VoteUS Urges Russia to Probe Election ViolationsInternational Observers Will Monitor Vote CountingEx-KGB Put in Charge of Russian Vote SecurityPutin Accuses U.S. of Meddling in Russian VotePutin Party Wins Russian ElectionBush won't Call Putin Following VotePutin’s Last Realm to Conquer:

Happy? Holidays

2007-12-03T08:39:00.000-05:00

I don't get this Christmas card. It's even obscure for me:

Neither (Liberal) Nor (Conservative)

2007-12-03T08:34:00.000-05:00

1. If I were one Mr. John Donald "Don" Imus, Jr. now of WABC-AM raidio, the very first words out of my mouth this morning would be, "Yo nappy headed hoes! What up, bitches?!"2. This:3. From my white male friend in the New England:Don't forget, too, that the incident at Hillary's HQ in New Hampshire should be recognized for what it depicted: Terrorism in Amerika is by WHITE MEN IN SUITS! I

Retrospective is so Retro

2007-11-30T12:52:00.000-05:00

OK, I said I was going to do a retrospective. I've scanned a bunch of negatives. I've uploaded a bunch of stuff to Rhinosnort. So, there's a batch of B&W and a batch of color images. Most in the second half of November (anything with a year as suffix is probably part of the project like this, "Example 1999"). This is Part One...a bunch of stuff.Part Two will move to the digital archives. I

The Be@uty of Sp*m

2007-11-29T16:22:00.000-05:00

caution in airing programs. The acting Chief Justice of Kenya won the toss and elected to field first. Those arrested, many of them bandaged and bruised, home.Women admit, that too skinny and short pen!ses are completely incapable of pleasing them!They just don't stimulate the walls of the vag effectively!Luckily, due to MegaDik fast pen!s enlargement is now possible! Let your pen!s grow to a

Honestly > A Humble Change of Heart

2007-11-29T14:20:00.000-05:00

I was going to write about politics...which morphed into religion...which led to the question, "What happened to Rev. Ike?"I remember Rev. Ike from my childhood ghetto of the 70s. I think some relatives of mine probably got caught up in his scams. Apparently I'm not alone since the interwebs is FULL of stuff about Rev. Ike. In fact the Rev. Ike probably invented the godamn interwebs."The Bible

Henry Hyde...

2007-11-29T13:07:00.000-05:00

from Wiki:Savings and Loan ScandalIn 1981, after leaving the House Banking Committee, Henry Hyde went on the board of directors of Clyde Federal Savings and Loan, whose President was one of many of Hyde's banker contributers. The Congress deregulated S&L industry in 1982, and Clyde started to be occupied of the risky financial options, taking part in the loans for luxury residences in Texas and

Ask Ty...November 28

2007-11-28T16:51:00.000-05:00

Q: How can you say that "no art was created today" when the act of declaring that no art was created is itself art?- Otterfarm Rich, resident of the state of CaliforniaTy: Good question and an even better observation.I suppose the word, "busted," would fit nicely here.Yeah, anti-art is still art, right? I guess it was an evolution of thoughts that got us here. I initially posted that, "No

Avatar Me

2007-11-28T15:42:00.001-05:00

One Hit

2007-11-27T17:52:00.000-05:00

...and I'm not talking about the marijuana. Injury ends Ricky Williams' 07 comeback"Because Ken Griffey can't get hurt in November."- Rich

Autumn in Middlespace (con't)

2007-11-27T14:51:00.000-05:00

Then, one magical day, the city's own public helper elves came by and sucked up the leaves. Or, sucked at the leaves.They were just like the [clicky] privately contracted Kentlands helper elves. Only the public helper elves worked with much less vigor and enthusiasm. Yet, the public helper elves were paid a great deal more than their brethren.The moral being, if you know someone who works for

The Thrill is Gone

2007-11-27T12:16:00.001-05:00

I received this note this morning from the dearest of friends. It's not that he was trying to convince me of any nuances here, but he--bless him--just needed to say it. And I couldn't resist the temptation to annotate (anoint?).Why? Because his statement is so true, and sometimes the truth is frustrating (but will set you free). Here's the note:I'm so over other people's babies. It was cool

Fishy News - UPDATE 2

2007-11-27T11:19:00.000-05:00

Two things are fishy.1) Chester Lott just up and resigns from the United States Senate. Yeah, tired. Yeah, do something else. Right. There's also this, of course: Are Gay Rumors The Real Reason Behind Trent Lott's Resignation?2) Football's Sean Taylor gets shot (and killed) and he's some sort of hero. Guys were crying on the radio this morning. Sobbing! And, they weren't crying because

Scientology - UPDATE

2007-11-27T08:21:00.000-05:00

Graying Down Under

2007-11-26T20:00:00.000-05:00

Older but wiser? Safe sex after 50 - LA TimesOlder white women join Kenya's sex tourists - Washington Post

A Funny Thing Happened When...

2007-11-26T19:48:00.000-05:00

In October, the North [Korean government] executed the head of a factory in South Pyongan province for making international calls on 13 phones he installed in a factory basement.... He was executed by a firing squad in a stadium before a crowd of 150,000. Six people were crushed to death and 34 others injured in an apparent stampede as they left the stadium afterward....

Chester

2007-11-26T19:05:00.000-05:00

1) "Lott's resignation before the end of the year will allow the senator to leave Congress before new ethics rules, enacted into law this fall, would force him to sit out for two years."2) "Lott and Craig are the only two of the four Singing Senators still in office."3) "On November 26, 2007, Lott announced his intent to resign from his Senate seat by the end of 2007, in order to pursue "

Catching Up

2007-11-26T11:29:00.000-05:00

Edge TechAll caught up withPondering new adventuresHumble dress = humble carePremium price = premium serviceA cacophony of silencesand I will be relievedcome Thursdayfor some peace plus quietBoundary-averseSearching for the new aestheticForget all of the middlespacesThe future is around the edgesThe closer you lookthe more clearly you seethe uneasy bargainswe all strike to be...Denial--drawing

A Quotation

2007-11-26T11:27:00.000-05:00

"The impetus is for entropy"- Dave Nuttycombe, November 21, 2007

The F.O.T.

2007-11-26T11:14:00.001-05:00

...in good(ish) standing since 2004 (only GOMPed once!).

The Eagles

2007-11-26T10:38:00.001-05:00

I happened to watch 60 Minutes last night. I don't really watch anymore. Less newsy, more Entertainment Tonight nowadays. But, there I was. I happened to, interestingly, watch the segment on The Eagles. Now, if you were to ask me, I would not admit to being a The Eagles fan. I'd deride you for asking. But, growing up in southern California in the 70s/80s, I was subconsciously raised on The

libertar*ian

2007-11-26T09:51:00.000-05:00

noun.1. a person who believes in the doctrine of the freedom of the will;2. a person who believes in full individual freedom of thought, expression and action;3. a freewheeling rebel who hates wiretaps, loves Ron Paul and is redirecting politics[clicky]Uncertain of the Ron Paul part, but hell I'll listen to anyone for a minute or two.

Happy Thanksgiving!

2007-11-24T18:35:00.001-05:00

this posting REMOVED by requestof (wussy) subject

Peak Peaked?

2007-11-21T19:59:00.000-05:00

"Peak oil is likely already a crisis that we don't know about. At the furthest out, it will be a crisis in 2008 to 2012. Global warming, if real, will not be a problem for 50 to 100 years."[clicky]There's gold in the comments.Also, the counter arguments: Peak Oil is a myth; a misleading zionist scam.[clicky]

You Thought I was Kidding

2007-11-21T14:38:00.000-05:00

[clicky]

Some Things

2007-11-21T14:17:00.000-05:00

1. Interesting day. Went and had brunch with an old friend today; a nudge session of sorts (brainstorming). Somehow I sought him out (out of the blue) recently. Found out both his parents died in the past couple of months. Tough stuff. So, we yucked it up about everything else. Mysitical. Great, great man, that guy.2. Prolific = "Producing abundant works or results; fertile." Yeah, for

Says Ray

2007-11-21T08:22:00.001-05:00

"...but who can care if a man is rude when life is beautiful."

Are You Kidding Me?

2007-11-21T08:17:00.000-05:00

Are you fucking serious?![clicky]OK, I suppose there are much worse things, but holy crap, can you even ponder walking into someone's office and having your silly ass meeting while "Peter" (or whatever) "gets his miles in." This is the New America.

Oh

2007-11-20T19:53:00.002-05:00

"I had unknowingly passed along false information. And five of the highest ranking officials in the administration were involved in my doing so: Rove, Libby, the vice president, the president's chief of staff, and the president himself."- Scott McClellanOh.

2007-11-20T19:53:00.001-05:00

Envious Dedication to Art

2007-11-20T19:34:00.000-05:00

So, uh, I'm jealous again.I know, I'm like Mr. Jealousy when it comes to art. It seems everyone is either more talented, more productive, better suited to a medium, more focused on a particular thread, or, in this case, just plain more dedicated. Just. More. Dedicated.This is one of Jamie's blogs, St. Ætheldrytha's weaker (?), [clicky]. He's been doing stuff like this for years. I have a

What?!

2007-11-20T17:12:00.001-05:00

Barry Baseball

2007-11-20T14:06:00.000-05:00

"How rich of the White House to briefly ignore issues like the war in Iraq, escalating violence in this country, and poor health care to express its disappointment in Bonds. President Bush's interest in this matter is intriguing, considering when he owned part of the Texas Rangers, he employed some of the biggest juicers in the game -- Palmeiro, Jose Canseco, and a handful of others who were

Lyrical

2007-11-19T16:50:00.000-05:00

My friend Gary in Massachusetts sent me these photographs from a trip.There's something magically lyrical about Other People's travel photos (especially when they're beautiful like these). For some reason he claims, modestly, to not have an "eye" for photography. Ha! I guess these bitches took themselves.What's great though is he didn't bother to over-explain either the gear/techniques