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June 7, 2004

Being a pragmatist means never having to say you’re sorry.  Unless it makes sense to do so, that is.

Good post here, for those of you interested in postmodern thought and its (often quite forced and fraudulent) connection to contemporary political thinking. More here, from my archives.

Scenes from my driveway, continued x 18

Deadbeat neighbor: “Whew! Hot enough for you out here?” Me: Deadbeat neighbor: “Stupid question, huh?” Me: “Be thankful I don’t have a gun and a shovel.”

Talking head

INDC Journal scores an interview with Michael Berg, a man whose opinions mean absolutely nothing to me. update: Did I mention it’s 100° in Denver today? Well it is.

The Claire Quilty poem

My, but aren’t you quite…      mature for your age.

Milestones, 3

A growing range of emotions Babies can’t express their emotions in the same complex way that adults do. Although they do let you know when they’re angry, bored, or happy, they can’t express love or humor in the first few months. But that’s beginning to change. By 5 months your baby shows a strong attachment to you by raising his arms when he wants to be picked up and by

Wish not to be considered for the Democratic Vice Presidential nomination, 2004, cont.

The Joy of Cooking (hardcover ed.) The HP Officejet R40 printer-copier-scanner Smelt Labia majora Frosted Mini-Wheats (with brown sugar) Big Rapids, Michigan Pixie Stix Martin Mull Jenga!

Film reviews in 5 words or less, #8

Monster (2003) Directed by Patty Jenkins. Stars Charlize Theron, Christina Ricci, Bruce Dern. Five words or less review: Hollywood hottie overacts, wins Oscar™.

Great historical personages comment on John Kerry:  Martin Luther King, Jr

Dr. King: “Because I’ve been to the mountaintop. And screw John Kerry, the little bitch.”

Talking back to 80s music, 25

Well, let’s say we make it just one little pink house, okay? And you go ahead and keep it. I’d just as soon sleep here in the van.“Little Pink Houses,” John Cougar Mellancamp