The monkey has discovered how to pleasure himself, but he’s yet to discover self control. Which means I’m going to have to purchase one of those stupid plastic sofa covers. And a boatload of sponges.
October 1, 2004
October 1, 2004
a protein wisdom philosophy primer: Arthur Schopenhauer (1788-1860)
The quickest way to empty a room is to close your eyes and put your hands over your ears. This blunts sensory phenomena, without which the world does not exist. The second quickest way to empty a room is to put on a Michael Bolton CD and break out a 4-pack of Seagram’s Orange Pineapple Bahama Mama wine coolers. But that’s more of a Heidegger thing.
October 1, 2004
Forget the “global test,” what about the “isn’t ‘ER’ on tonight?” test?
Many interesting comments in this thread, one of which I want to highlight. From Dario: Wife test. The nonpartisan, I don’t pay attention to politics spouse. She watched a grand total of 10 to 15 minutes and started to complain that Survivor was delayed. She went upstairs to watch a Tivo’d ER. Her impressions are: Bush isn’t a very good debater. Kerry seemed prepared. Ten minutes later after she was
October 1, 2004
Listen to what the man says
A picture’s worth a 1000 [rehearsed, carefully scripted, purposely misleading] words…
October 1, 2004
protein wisdom: the debate verdict
Senator Kerry will be having the cedar-smoked salmon salad with toasted walnuts and Buffalo mozzarella; President Bush will have the pork chops. **** update: Allah has a round-up of verdicts. My thoughts, sans metaphor: Kerry didn’t come across as condescending or egregiously blue bloodish (though we all know he is), and he was far more personable tonight than I’ve ever seen him. For Bush’s part, he seemed annoyed at times—but
Former teen idol Leif Garrett comments on last evening’s Presidential debate
Garrett: “Um, no offense guy? But I have cable.”