It appears that George W. Bush is determined to ruin this country, and with McCain on the ropes, it looks like he isn't even trying to salvage any dignity for the Republican party in the face of what looks like a serious ass kicking to come. I guess he decided that with his legacy, or … Continue reading Kicking Us On The Way Out
Mind Over Madness
Equinox, the gym I use here in California (mostly for treadmill work), is running a neat "campaign" designed at helping people find some balance in their lives. They have 10 simple keys that I thought were extremely well thought out. So I decided to hijack them. They call it "Mind Over Madness," which is catchy … Continue reading Mind Over Madness
But How Do We Know She’s A Witch?
Guess that casting out of witches didn't work too well… Must be kind of hard when it's not a possession, it's just who she is.No wonder she's afraid of science. It might prove she weighs the same as a duck.
Link Love
Two articles I found recently that I thought were worth sharing. The first is very disturbing and sobering, as is the second, but I think there are lessons in each for all of us. I've included a snippet of each to hopefully tempt you to read the whole thing.From TIME.com: Making Water a Matter of … Continue reading Link Love
Mre Fun Times With Gov. Palin
In early August, Larry Kudlow of CNBC's "Kudlow & Co." asked Sarah Palin about the possibility of becoming McCain's running mate.Palin replied, "As for that VP talk all the time, I'll tell you, I still can't answer that question until somebody answers for me what is it exactly that the VP does every day? I'm … Continue reading Mre Fun Times With Gov. Palin
Een Hond Met Een Hoed Op
The above expression is a Belgian phrase meaning, literally, "a dog in a hat." It is used to describe things thatare familiar, yet out of place such as… (wait for it) A DOG IN A HAT! It's a truly wonderful phrase, and also the subject of a book written by one of the early American … Continue reading Een Hond Met Een Hoed Op
Say A Prayer
One of Jill's close friends in Penticton was involved in a pretty terrible mountain bike accident recently. He slipped on a frosted log and fell badly, breaking the C2 verterbrae in his neck. He's currently on a ventilator in the hospital in Vancouver, paralyzed from the neck down. There is a very strong possibility that … Continue reading Say A Prayer
Hollywood Teasers
From a gallery of 50 beautiful posters.
Wings
Being able to fly makes you a badass...
This Is Water
Transcription of David Foster Wallace's 2005 Commencement Address at Kenyon College - May 21, 2005Following David Foster Wallace's tragic passing earlier this year, a friend of mine was kind enough to send this to me. After reading it, I feel compelled to share it with all of you. At the very least, I'll know where … Continue reading This Is Water
