It's really great that treasures of the world are available to be seen and admired completely for free for the masses at the Smithsonian. The problem is what HAPPENS when something is made completely free for the masses ( Read more... )

I was just reading over my past several entries here...it seems I only post on livejournal now when I'm feeling bitter about something lol.

I've never been one to mind crowds...in fact I find being in a huge mass of people pretty exciting. However, I'm amazed at how many people can't figure out how not to be a dumbass and or asshole in a crowd situation ( Read more... )

I probably shouldn't be thinking too deeply about a movie largely intended for children, but there have been some existential questions that have been bugging me ever since I saw Cars 2 this weekend. I'll lay in bed at night, just on the verge of sleep, and suddenly wonder...why are there sidewalks in the Cars cities? They show fields of wheat ( Read more... )

It's said that if we don't learn history, we're doomed to repeat it. I'd say that's true. I'd also say that even if we learn it we tend to ignore it. I like for people to remember an era of American history known as prohibition. Prohibition made alcohol illegal. Did it stop people from drinking? No. Did it make the liquor available ( Read more... )

Oh hi livejournal...I haven't updated you in months. Sorry about that ( Read more... )

If you announce it, they will come. They will come in droves ( Read more... )

Hey guys, raise your hand if you aren't aware of breast cancer. Nobody? Is there ANYBODY out there who is so unaware that posting some vague pseudo sexual innuendo status update and 10 guys replying with "Ohh hot!" is really going to help the cause in any possible way? It's like watching a starving homeless person in the street and being like, " ( Read more... )

...or more aptly titled, how I answered, "Sure, why not?" when asked if I wanted to go.    And it was a damn fun time.
Jeremy is VERY into wrestling, and I'm down for doing pretty much anything and respond very well to the words "let's go".  I figured it'd be an experience, if nothing else.  So I made myself a big sign that said "I have a sign!" and ( Read more... )

I had a completely amazing Otakon. It's pretty much nerd Mardi Gras...or at least East Coast nerd Mardi Gras since the west coast gets Comic-Con and AX ( Read more... )