“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.
Bring Us Your Smoothies!
Recipes, anyway. Katie was informed by her doctor this week that she really needs to put on 10-12 lbs, and she’ll still be on the thin side for her height and build. Now, we’ve gone through this “must gain weight”…
Support Separation of Church and Hate!
Religious Left merchandise – some great t-shirts and such. And I’m not even a Christian 🙂 (Ganked from theferrett)
Flaran Cha’menthi
I have all the Liaden chapbooks! SQUEE!