For the record, I am not stuck in the Victorian age. I'm stuck in the idea that a building should not just be slapped together with cardboard and plastic or steel and windows and be called "innovative." I'm actually okay with thought and quality happening in a modern building. Just don't make it look like a tumor growing out of the ground or attached to a historic building.
I've said it before and I'll say it again. Only one crime merits the death penalty: bad architecture because its the only crime that plagues society for generations, sometimes for centuries.
You sir, need to get your passport. I only lucked into a companion traveler for this trip. The dollar sucks over there, but the flights have been relatively reasonable.
But now you will understand when I want to live in a *civilized* nation, and report sadly that the United States of America is not one. Parts of America are working on the whole 'civilization' deal, but we aren't there yet. See, I was *raised* in a civilized nation, and mourn for the fact that my country hasn't seemed to be able to figure civilization out yet. It doesn't seem that hard to me. And I will drag our collective asses towards civilization if I have to.
And for future reference, I have a passport. And a suit, for that matter.
Ha! I was actually talking about you while I was there, visiting with my has-an-apartment-in-Amsterdam-that-he-doesn't-use-during-the-week dear, dear friend. I almost posted on here desperately looking for a traveling companion prior to him grabbing some vacation time, but that would've required, you know, posting on here.
Absolutely get you on the civilized front, moreso in Denmark than in AMS even, but that may be the whole tourist playground deal. I was impressed with the Danes not just being "polite" (Southerners are "polite", by report) but actually considerate. My friend kept comparing it to the compulsory good manners in Tokyo, but it seemed an unpracticed effort.
Sounds fun. I'm glad you got to get out of the states for awhile. I remember visiting Stockholm. I had similar feelings. What's a good time of year to come visit you?
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Oh, yeah, and don't model your buildings after crumpled up pieces of paper or tinfoil...that's just lazy, not practical, and boring, in my honest opinion. Thank you, Mr. Gerhy.... http://image.guardian.co.uk/sys-images/Film/Pix/pictures/2007/06/01/guggenheim460.jpg
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Take me to Vienna, or Milan. Tomorrow. Seriously. I will pack my bags TONIGHT and wait for you to send a limo to take me to the airport.
Oh, and don't forget to get me a passport. And a nice tailored linen suit, as I'm certain I'd look damned dapper in that shit.
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But now you will understand when I want to live in a *civilized* nation, and report sadly that the United States of America is not one. Parts of America are working on the whole 'civilization' deal, but we aren't there yet. See, I was *raised* in a civilized nation, and mourn for the fact that my country hasn't seemed to be able to figure civilization out yet. It doesn't seem that hard to me. And I will drag our collective asses towards civilization if I have to.
And for future reference, I have a passport. And a suit, for that matter.
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Absolutely get you on the civilized front, moreso in Denmark than in AMS even, but that may be the whole tourist playground deal. I was impressed with the Danes not just being "polite" (Southerners are "polite", by report) but actually considerate. My friend kept comparing it to the compulsory good manners in Tokyo, but it seemed an unpracticed effort.
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What's a good time of year to come visit you?
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