A man said to the universe: “Sir I exist!” “However,” replied the universe, “The fact has not created in me a sense of obligation.” –Stephen Crane, writer (1871-1900)
Near and Dear to My Hard Drive
Turn on your sound and watch John Cleese in The Institute for Backup Trauma. Yes, it’s work safe. Then push the third button 😉 You do have to give them some info, but you can stick in bogus data if…
Sweet Girl
Happy Birthday to starrchilde! I still think rasilio is a cradle robber—and a lucky one at that 😉
Another Quote
“Knowledge is of two kinds. We know a subject ourselves, or we know where we can find information on it.” –Samuel Johnson (1709-1784); English author. Gaining that second kind is a vital part of education.
AnySoldier.com
Have y’all heard about this site? It’s run by a (now returned) soldier’s family who were shocked to see how thin and dirty their son and his comrades had gotten when he finally sent pictures to them. There’s a section…
QOTD
“I’m sorry, if you were right, I’d agree with you.” Robin Williams as Dr. Sayer in Awakenings He’s ever so much more polite than I am.
While Waiting for the Cough Medicine to Kick In
I waited too long between doses, dammit. Anyway, several conversations in various places lately leave me with stray thoughts. It pisses me off when people link things like tantric sex with polyamory. It’s a relational style, not a religion. I…
Back From Yet Another Trip to the Doctor
I’m collecting diagnoses. Whee! Still got bronchitis. Added a sinus infection. And walking pneumonia. Though I don’t feel much like walking.
Happy Birthday!
I hope it’s a joyous day, pickmansraven!
QOTD
The man who strikes first admits that his ideas have given out. –Chinese proverb The same can be said of the person who descends to personal attacks rather than discussion.