Now, there is no thought or reverie. There is nothing but gossip and making plans to shop or watch television. The cellphone and the P.D.A. have basically replaced thought. — Ben Stein, examining the technical ’chains with which we have bound ourselves,’ in Connected, Yes, But Hermetically Sealed.
Archive for August, 2008
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Posted in 2008, tagged quotes, technology on 26 August 2008 | Leave a Comment »
school.
Posted in 2008, tagged school on 26 August 2008 | Leave a Comment »
being on a college campus is surreal. my freshman year of college, experienced about 6 years ago now, was hybrid. i worked part-time, 20 hours a week, lived at home, and took 9-12 credit hours (3-4 classes) a semester mainly in the afternoon/evening. then, the last 3 years have found me finishing my freshman/sophomore years [...]
what guy?
Posted in 2008, tagged cringeworthy, daily, word snobbery on 13 August 2008 | Leave a Comment »
my mother refers to the Iranian President as “that Moody I’m-a-Dinner-Jacket guy”. real name? Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. this makes me laugh and cringe, concurrently.
six word stories.
Posted in 2008, tagged books, musings on 12 August 2008 | 1 Comment »
legend has it that Ernest Hemingway was once prodded to compose a complete story in six words. his answer? “For sale: baby shoes, never used.” some people say it was to settle a bar bet. others say it was a personal challenge directed at other famous authors. either way, it is considered some of his [...]
all the cool kids.
Posted in 2008, tagged jobs on 12 August 2008 | Leave a Comment »
one of my favorite coworkers came back from lunch and set a snickers bar, my favorite, on my desk. he does this occasionally, because they are a favorite. he also came in, yesterday, and said that some people leave this place and he could not care less. but he is very excited for me, but incredibly [...]
theology.
Posted in 2008, tagged god, quotes on 8 August 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Everybody has a theology; everybody has things they believe about God. The only question is if those things are true. To paraphrase A. W. Tozer, what you believe about God affects what you believe about everything else. Sounds pretty important if you ask me.” interesting thoughts from Glenn. i like things that are true for [...]
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Posted in 2008, tagged books, quotes on 6 August 2008 | Leave a Comment »
she pined in thought, and with green & yellow melancholy, she sat like patience on a monument and smiled at grief…” –Twelfth Night, Shakespeare
rocketship underpants.
Posted in 2008, tagged books, quotes on 3 August 2008 | Leave a Comment »
What’s the point of wearing your favorite rocketship underpants if nobody ever asks to see ‘em?” – Calvin sublime. also? i think there is definitely reasons to wear them, regardless.
