So, all these forces playing against each other collide, and I'm tottering on an emotional balancing point. "Knife's edge" might be dramatically useful but really is a simplification. Could fall in a number of directions: emotional stuff as simple as a song or a Dr. Who episode (for crying out loud) makes me quite maudlin; a clear notion of things ( Read more... )

At this moment, I appear to have been wrong on two points ( Read more... )

Research has concluded that the big anti-war movement in the U.S. was actually just anti-Republican. Which most Americans knew when it was in full rah-rah mode. Thus the streetcorners now empty of protests as we careen into the most nonsensical war in who knows how long. The closer you look at the causes, goals, potential cost (in all metrics), ( Read more... )

You have to see this. The article is full of obvious. The comments are full of stupid.

Well, crap. I had a great idea for an article but forgot what it was the moment I got near the keyboard again. Arrrrrrgh

Funny how much of Upworthy is Unworthy.

The sheer volume of Absolutely Blind Fucking Stupid I have to deal with today is breathtaking.

The biggest nuisance in getting fit is getting used to being hungry. Not real hunger, just that nagging, annoying edge of it that accompanies trending down the input. Having a genetic tendency to hypoglycemia makes my blood sugar a bit wobbly, too, which amplifies the thing and gives all kinds of excuses to give in to whatever craving comes along. ( Read more... )

As I observe the progress of society, I see that there are a few phrases that will shortly be wreaking all sorts of havoc, giving my cynical side no end amusement ( Read more... )

Tolerance: A virtue to claim in one's self, but in practice require only in others.