I posit that the “Best of” postings on Craigslists will at some point in the far future become the equivalent of Plato’s Republic, I Ching and maybe even the Tao Te Ching. At worst, it could become our posterity’s Canterbury Tales. Only it’ll actually be fun to read [note 1]. There is so much to glean from every one of the postings. If you look closely and deeply enough, you will find the coarse, the…
I can’t speak for anyone else, but I would put 2008 on the record books as one of the more interesting years. I don’t just mean this in the generic world changing and paradigm shifting manner that news media tend to paint in broad strokes. It includes my own personal perspective. I started out 2008 in fair shape. Then out of nowhere I find out my appendix has rebelled against me and decided to commit…
I know this isn’t in the best taste and not particularly festive, but the following quote I came across cracked me up! kimsama 1:50 PM on Thu Feb 7 2008 @melanie.dawn: Eat free-range. That’s what I do. They get to live an animally life and frolic outdoors, then we eat them.
I’m always confused by the standards that a lot of people use to define a friend. It’s too casual in my mind. I bring this subject up because I’ve spoken to people who have had problems in regard to their friendships that challenges what friendship really is. One story that stands out in my mind is of an acquaintance of mine henceforth known as Pea. Pea entrusted some of her finances and investments to a…
So, vote! That’s how you speak in a democracy. Your voice may be 1of 300 million, but you still have a say. Vote even if your political views don’t align with the majority of the citizens of your state. Why? Because it’s a gift that a lot of people fought and died for to grant you. I believe it’s your duty to vote. Not a privilege or a right. Stop stuffing chips in your face,…