I want my bundled Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy now! If I own something, and want it in a different medium… shouldn’t I be paying for conversion, and not the full price of a new book?
A ramble about something to ramble about.
This is about Burning Man. A friend posted a missive that was wistful in regards to the burn, with some jealously about not going….. but feeling better for it. ————————– Shaggy… (more…)
The Evolution of the Human Mind alongside the internet – Future thoughts?
Couple thoughts in response to this book review from the Economist. a) there is always an over-reaction to technology. Didn’t I read in the Economist that churches said cars were evil, when they were (more…)
Uncle Fishbit’s 34th Bday Camping Trip
Just testing the embedding of Google Maps’ “My Maps”. This could be a cool feature for hotels to map out routes, etc… wine tours, etc. Hmm….. Going to Haskins Campground off Haskins Bay on Bucks (more…)
Jenny Holzer
Please take this test. Or do not. But Jenny, born 1950, had a Guggenheim (I think) showing in 1980. She took, arguably, incredibly powerful aphorisms and ideas…. and overlayed them on everyday (more…)
FREE TROY DAVIS!
Just more evidence in the fight to overturn his death sentence! More information here in a article published in the Economist last year: REASONABLE DOUBT More info here: Troy Anthony Davis [caption (more…)
For allllllllllll myyyyyyyy (World Cup) Friiiiieeeeeeennnnndssssss (Some great vids! & more!)
Since most of us have been insufferable…. and it seems we have to be comfortable out of the closet at this point….. Soccer Officially Announces It Is Gay Here is some epic love for the (more…)
Community organizes best Flash Mob Birthday Surprise EVER!!! Heart-warming, to say the least.
Dare you to not cry. I guess. Maybe it’s me. Maybe it’s Mukhtar? Story behind this video: A local bus driver is just minding his own business, working on his birthday. I guess the community really (more…)
Roald Dahl to Gene Wilder, marketing to memories
This is and was one of my favorite songs of all time. I loved it. It was a moment of reckless magic and unbridle possibility in my childhood… it still reminds me of that slightly unhinged feeling (more…)
Richard Feynman, and Happy Father’s Day Dad!
“No pressure, just lovely, interesting discussion” – Richard Feynman, about his relationship with his father. Martin Gardner passed away recently… here is a wonderful Obituary from the Economist. (more…)