Gotta Read This...
http://www.dictionaryevangelist.com/2007/08/englishkorean-glory.html
After reading this imagine how you would do writing in another language!
Still very funny!
August 22, 2007
August 19, 2007
Taken from "World Wide Words"
• Mark Goucher has produced a musical at the Edinburgh Festival based on the 1978 adult film Debbie Does Dallas. The Guardian reported on Wednesday: “Goucher’s main concern is whether Debbie should be seen having sex. ‘I don’t want it to be offensive, but we need a bigger climax.’”
August 18, 2007
Here's Something Interesting...
One day I'm gonna figure out the linkage protocol.
Until then...here's something to talk about over dinner.
http://savageminds.org/2007/08/14/for-every-bee-there-is-a-flower/
July 6, 2007
Even the Squirrels ... in Texas
Demonic Squirrel Riding Story
by Daniel Meyer
from his newest book,
"Life is a Road, Get on it and Ride"
I hate to run over animals…and I really hate it on a motorcycle, but a squirrel should pose no danger to me. I barely had time to brace for the impact.
Animal lovers, never fear. Squirrels can take care of themselves!
Inches before impact, the squirrel flipped to his feet. He was standing on his hind legs and facing the oncoming Valkyrie with steadfast resolve in his little beady eyes. His mouth opened, and at the last possible second, he screamed and leapt! I am pretty sure the scream was squirrel for, “Banzai!” or maybe, “Die you gravy-sucking, heathen scum!” as the leap was spectacular and he flew over the windshield and impacted me squarely in the chest.
Instantly he set upon me. If I did not know better I would have sworn he brought twenty of his little buddies along for the attack. Snarling, hissing, and tearing at my clothes, he was a frenzy of activity. As I was dressed only in a light t-shirt, summer riding gloves, and jeans this was a bit of a cause for concern. This furry little tornado was doing some damage!
Picture a large man on a huge black and chrome cruiser, dressed in jeans, a t-shirt, and leather gloves puttering maybe 25mph down a quiet residential street…and in the fight of his life with a squirrel. And losing.
Read the full story here: http://www.vtwinmama.com/demonic_squirrel_riding_story.htm
Even the Squirrels ... in Texas
Demonic Squirrel Riding Story
by Daniel Meyer
from his newest book,
"Life is a Road, Get on it and Ride"
I hate to run over animals…and I really hate it on a motorcycle, but a squirrel should pose no danger to me. I barely had time to brace for the impact.
Animal lovers, never fear. Squirrels can take care of themselves!
Inches before impact, the squirrel flipped to his feet. He was standing on his hind legs and facing the oncoming Valkyrie with steadfast resolve in his little beady eyes. His mouth opened, and at the last possible second, he screamed and leapt! I am pretty sure the scream was squirrel for, “Banzai!” or maybe, “Die you gravy-sucking, heathen scum!” as the leap was spectacular and he flew over the windshield and impacted me squarely in the chest.
Instantly he set upon me. If I did not know better I would have sworn he brought twenty of his little buddies along for the attack. Snarling, hissing, and tearing at my clothes, he was a frenzy of activity. As I was dressed only in a light t-shirt, summer riding gloves, and jeans this was a bit of a cause for concern. This furry little tornado was doing some damage!
Picture a large man on a huge black and chrome cruiser, dressed in jeans, a t-shirt, and leather gloves puttering maybe 25mph down a quiet residential street…and in the fight of his life with a squirrel. And losing.
Read the full story here: http://www.vtwinmama.com/demonic_squirrel_riding_story.htm
July 2, 2007
Latest Dr. Who Review by Bow, James Bow
For those who have followed season 3 of Doctor Who before it makes it to the states. Check out this Canadian's review of the season finale.
http://www.bowjamesbow.ca/2007/07/01/i_cant_decide_t.shtml#more
As always, trust a published writer to make a review not only readable, but entertaining and enjoyable.
April 25, 2007
Speaking of things you must see...
Check out the jewlery here.
http://www.gostoryteller.com/storytellerjewel.html
My personal favs: the storybook necklace and the book with "I love you" in different languages.
I didn't get to put it up with the pic of the flowers, but Thomas handmade a card for me on our anniversary. He had "I love you" in about six different languages, all with different writing systems and symbols. It's my favorite after nine years and nine anniversaries.
One of the necklaces on this site reminds me...
March 6, 2007
Monster in Color
March 1, 2007
Interesting Article
Posted in: North America, Political Economy, Public Anthropology, Politics, government, power
Continuing themes raised in my previous post, I’d like to present another riddle of rationalization and reflect on its meaning and impact.
As part of the planning process for the building project in which I’m involved, I joined my colleagues in various fieldtrips to other institutions. In the course of those travels I saw and heard about many odd cases in which codes of various sorts, complicated by their local interpretation, had a significant role in shaping architectural decisions. The example that I wish to consider could have happened anywhere, so its precise location doesn’t matter. All you need to know is that the buildings in question are located at an American institution of higher education.
The institution built an addition that links two late 19th-century buildings. At the time of construction, local authorities said that only two of the four entrances on one side of the complex had to meet the accessibility standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Since the average distance between the entries is only slightly more than 50 feet, this seemed sensible. Adding two more large ramps would raise costs significantly and, more important, deface the historic buildings. (Although they are historic, they aren’t on the state or federal historic register, an issue I’ll get to in a second.)
A couple of years after the building was opened, though, the local code official, apparently under pressure from higher-ups elsewhere, reversed the earlier decision. Now all four doors either had to be made ADA-compliant or the two non-compliant ones had to be decommissioned as public entries.
The institution, like virtually all American colleges and universities, is committed to the letter and spirit of the ADA. But absent a budget for the addition of two substantial concrete ramps and a willingness to compromise the look of handsome old buildings, the institution removed exterior handles from the doors in question.
If you think about it, this is an absurd resolution to the code problem.
February 8, 2007
Oh, No, Not Another One.
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Trust me. I don't have this much time on my hands. I get the interesting ones second-hand from a blog I check every day. I don't know if she has too much time on her hands, but she posts regularly. :)
February 7, 2007
Creepy? or Lovely?
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070206/sc_nm/italy_embrace_dc
I know that this is a little gruesome, but objectively speaking, this is a great find. I for one can’t wait to learn more.
February 4, 2007
TV Stuff
Background Info:
My eight-year-old and I watch Doctor Who on a very regular basis.
I Tivo Battlestar Galactica to reward myself after a long day.
I found this blog searching for anthropology blogs. Imagine my surprise and absolute pleasure when one day I see a post reviewing Doctor Who.
I do not personally know this guy. I think he's in Canada and may be getting different episodes, but his reviews are always very thorough, well-thought out and well-articulated.
Thought I'd share. In his blog, there's many other things I like, but I thought I'd share the reviews.
Check it out. http://www.bowjamesbow.ca/blog.shtml
But have a cup of coffee and a few minutes to relax. He's very thorough.
January 8, 2007
Guess what...
http://www.doubletongued.org/index.php/grantbarrett/
Also check out Dave Wilton's A Way With Words for more info on last year's words.
January 2, 2007
Found on the blog "Books, Words and Writing"
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December 21, 2006
Tequila Christmas
Who says you can't use Tequila to make cookies??
Since Holiday parties are coming up, I thought I would share with you my World Famous, Award-Winning Christmas Cookie Recipe:
Christmas Cookie Recipe:
1 cup of water
1 tsp of baking soda
1 cup of sugar
1 tsp salt
1 cup of brown sugar
2 tsp of lemon juice
4 large eggs
1 cup of nuts
2 cups of dried fruit
1 bottle of Jose Cuervo Tequila
Sample the Cuervo to check quality.
Take a large bowl, check the Cuervo again, to be sure it is of the highest quality, pour one level cup and drink.
Turn on the electric mixer. Beat one cup of butter in a large fluffy bowl.
Add one teaspoon of sugar Beat again.
At this point it's best to make sure the Cuervo is still OK, try another cup...just in case.
Turn off the mixerer thingy.
Break 2 leggs and add to the bowl and chuck in the cup of dried fruit.
Pick the friggin fruit off the floor.
Mix on the turner.
If the fried druit gets stuck in the beaterers just pry it loose with a drewscriver.
Sample the Cuervo to check for tonsisticity.
Next, sift two cups of salt, or something.
Who giveshz a sheet.
Check the Jose Cuervo.
Now shift the lemon juice and strain your nuts.
Add one table.
Add a spoon of sugar, or somefink. Whatever you can find.
Greash the oven.
Turn the cake tin 360 degrees and try not to fall over.
Don't forget to beat off the turner.
Finally, throw the bowl through the window, finish the Cose Juervo and make sure to put the stove in the dishwasher..
!! CHERRY MISTMAS !!
December 18, 2006
Fun Quiz
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A Big Fat Merry Christmas To Everyone :)
Just a little entry from one of the new blogs I've been watching. A little info, a little opinion, a little spark to get things going.
Check it out.
http://www.bowjamesbow.ca/2006/12/17/what_war_on_chr.shtml
January 9, 2006
Can't claim the credit - But I like the sentiment
Psychotics build castles in the sky.
Neurotics live in them.
Psychiatrists collect the rent.
September 23, 2004
Preachy email FWD
{Here is one of those rare FWDs that I actually agree with:}
It is time for the majority to rule!
Samuel Thompson wrote: I don’t believe in Santa Claus, but I’m not going to sue somebody for sing a Ho-Ho-Ho song in December.
I don’t agree with Darwin, but I didn’t go out and hire a lawyer when my high school teacher taught his theory of evolution.
Life, liberty or your pursuit of happiness will not be endangered because someone says a 30-second prayer before a football game.
So what’s the big deal? It’s not like somebody is up there reading the entire book of Acts.
They’re just talking to a God they believe in and asking him to grant safety to the players on the field and the fans going home from the game.
“But it’s a Christian prayer”, some will argue. Yes, and this is the United States of America, a country founded on Christian principles, and we are in the Bible Belt. According to our very own phone book, Christian churches outnumber all others better than 200-to-1. So what would you expect, somebody chanting Hare Krishna?
If I went to a football game in Jerusalem, I would expect to hear a Jewish prayer.
If I went to a soccer game in Baghdad, I would expect to hear a Muslim prayer.
If I went to a ping pong match in China, I would expect to hear someone pray to Buddha. And I wouldn’t be offended. It wouldn’t bother me one bit. When in Rome . . .
“But what about the atheists?” is another argument. What about them?
Nobody is asking them to be baptized. We’re not going to pass the collection plate. Just humor us for 30 seconds. IF that’s asking too much, bring a Walkman or a pair of earplugs. Go to the bathroom. Visit the concession stand. Call your lawyer. Unfortunately, one or two will make that call. One or two will tell thousands what they can and cannot do. I don’t think a short prayer at a football game is going to shake the world’s foundations.
Christians are just sick and tire of turning the other cheek while our courts strip us of all our rights. Out parents and grandparents taught us to pray before eating, to pray before we go to sleep. Our Bible tells us just to pray without ceasing. Now a handful of people and their lawyers are telling us to cease praying. God help us.
And if that last sentence offends you, well . . . . . just sue me.
The silent majority has been silent too long. It’s time we let that one or two who scream loud enough to be heard, that the vast majority don’t care what they want….it is time the majority rules!
It’s time we tell them, you don’t have to pray, you don’t have to say the pledge of allegiance; you don’t have to believe in God or attend services that honor Him. That is your right, and we will honor your right. But by golly you are no longer going to take our rights away. We are fighting back and we WILL WIN! After all, the God you have the right to denounce is on our side!
God bless us one and all, especially those who denounce Him. . . . God bless America, despite all her faults. . still the greatest nation of all.
{I have no idea where this originated, or who wrote it to give them credit. But this is what I’ve been saying since prayers were taken out of schools. Did anyone notice when we stopped praying at school we started installing metal detectors?}