Rogue Shakespeare Stout
This stuff is amazing. I tried it recently...it's rich and flavorful, yet it goes down astoundingly smoothly. So, I'm sharing the joy, and urging everyone to go out and get a bottle.
Friday, December 29, 2006
tis the season
Rogue Shakespeare Stout
This stuff is amazing. I tried it recently...it's rich and flavorful, yet it goes down astoundingly smoothly. So, I'm sharing the joy, and urging everyone to go out and get a bottle.
Friday, December 22, 2006
prostitution
Along the lines of Mark's recent legalization post, another question of legalization: prostitution?
I tend to think it should be legal for a few reasons:
1) Consent issues aside, the government does not belong in the bedroom. In fact, nobody really ought to be judging the sexual habits of others. They are personal choices on the level of scale...with lifestyle choices such as no sexual contact before marriage, no sexual intercourse before marriage, monogamy, promiscuity...and who cares? Truthfully, I worry more about a choice to abstain sex before marriage than promiscuity, seeing as it may stupidly push a young couple into marriage. Sure, prostitution is something different in that in many cases it involves sex not necessarily for pleasure (though there are "female empowerment" advocates who believe that stripping and prostitution can be empowering), and for other reasons that nobody seems to be able to put into words for me (a clear sign of blind beliefs without logic), but who are we to judge, much less the government?
2) Would I rather have my law enforcement agency spending time and tax dollars on preventing violent crimes or prostitution?
3) The main motivation, in my opinion, is for the well being of the prostitutes and clients. Let's face it, prostitution is going to happen no matter what. Some say that it's the oldest profession. I'm sure we've all read some Bible stories, it wss definitely around . Why not have unions to protect the rights of prostitutes? Why not regulate the trade for things like STD's? And perhaps most importantly, why should a prostitute be afraid to call the police when s/he is in danger?
So, agree or disagree/why or why not? I'd be curious to hear opionions from everybody...so, if you're a quiet lurker, or have stumbled upon this, please comment. I'm hoping to slightly recover from my shock after arguing about this with a kid at work today, and after talking about safety, hearing him say "who cares if they're killed? They're prostitutes." But, if that's a common opinion, I'd be interested to find out.
I tend to think it should be legal for a few reasons:
1) Consent issues aside, the government does not belong in the bedroom. In fact, nobody really ought to be judging the sexual habits of others. They are personal choices on the level of scale...with lifestyle choices such as no sexual contact before marriage, no sexual intercourse before marriage, monogamy, promiscuity...and who cares? Truthfully, I worry more about a choice to abstain sex before marriage than promiscuity, seeing as it may stupidly push a young couple into marriage. Sure, prostitution is something different in that in many cases it involves sex not necessarily for pleasure (though there are "female empowerment" advocates who believe that stripping and prostitution can be empowering), and for other reasons that nobody seems to be able to put into words for me (a clear sign of blind beliefs without logic), but who are we to judge, much less the government?
2) Would I rather have my law enforcement agency spending time and tax dollars on preventing violent crimes or prostitution?
3) The main motivation, in my opinion, is for the well being of the prostitutes and clients. Let's face it, prostitution is going to happen no matter what. Some say that it's the oldest profession. I'm sure we've all read some Bible stories, it wss definitely around . Why not have unions to protect the rights of prostitutes? Why not regulate the trade for things like STD's? And perhaps most importantly, why should a prostitute be afraid to call the police when s/he is in danger?
So, agree or disagree/why or why not? I'd be curious to hear opionions from everybody...so, if you're a quiet lurker, or have stumbled upon this, please comment. I'm hoping to slightly recover from my shock after arguing about this with a kid at work today, and after talking about safety, hearing him say "who cares if they're killed? They're prostitutes." But, if that's a common opinion, I'd be interested to find out.
Thursday, December 21, 2006
Sunday, December 17, 2006
memes
Killing two tagged memes with one stone:
random questionnaire
1. Do you sleep with the door to your room open or closed?
I like it closed, but I often keep it cracked open for Leo to wander in and out.
2. What was the weather like on your graduation day?
moderate, if I remember correctly
3. What kind of winter coat do you own?
Wow this is random. Well, seeing as I'm in California, I don't need a dedicated parka. So, fleece, sweaters, etc.
4. When was the last time you spoke in front of a large group of people?
California Greens plenary, a few months or so ago
5. Where do you keep your change?
my wallet?
6. Describe your keychains?
A very grabbable college lanyyard with bike lock, barn, condo, house back home, and pool keys
7. What is your favorite flavor of jelly?
boysenberry or peach
8. Some things you are excited about?
Friends are home during winter break, I can hopefully go home at some point, and a friend's wedding.
9. Do you re-use towels after you shower?
For about a week.
10. Have you ever been in a planetarium?
Yeah, they're fun.
11. Have you ever received one of those big tins with three kinds of popcorn?
Yes, they're awesome, but the caramel goes so much quicker than the others.
12. Do you like what the ocean does to your hair?
Nice cold Northern California pacific...yeah. Not an ocean, but the Mediterranean, at least in Israel, SUCKS for hair. And skin/smell.
13. Any plans for Friday night?
Not really. I'm lame. Shabbas candles? Last Friday night was occupied by Scrabble. I'm lame.
14. What is out your back door?
Small backyard, then small street, then greenbelt. I love where I live.
15. What's the most painful dental procedure you've ever had?
My wisdom teeth being removed, I was knocked out, but I was bleeding for over 24 hours and in bed for a few days.
16. Do you draw your name in the sand when you go to the beach?
That or other things
17. Who did you lose your concert virginity to?
Honestly, I don't know, I went with my mom to little things since I was a kid, and then in high school I of course saw my friends' bands, and I'd see free stuff in parks and at Amoeba. And of course the SF symphony. I think my first REAL concert was Tea Leaf Green.
18. Do you ever leave messages on people's answering machine?
What kind of a question is that? There must be more to it, like "just randomly," or "so you can hear it later." But the answer to the question is yes, of course, that whole contact thing is sort of the point.
19. How many different beverages have you had today?
Coffee, cherry cider, water, and a Pyramid Apricot Heffeweizen (not as bad as I expected, the fruitiness wasn't sickening...it almost added as a contrast to the lightly roasted flavor...try it)
20. Last thing you recieved in the mail?
I might have gotten a bill or something boring since, but I'm counting Mark's awesome Phil Lesh and Friends Live at the Warfield CD's (thank you!)
21. Have you had to take out a loan for school?
Of course (unfortunately)
22. Do you have any famous ancestors?
Not that I know of
23. Your prom night?
It ended an hour or two after prom. I'd say prom was fun (beautiful place with a nice view and friends, and dressing up and getting your boyfriend in a tux is kinda fun), but the afterparty was fairly lame. Supposedly we left before all the fun happened. I still think after-prom time is overrated. High schoolers party all the time (no matter how lame it is) , and who wants to lose their virginity in such a cliche way?
24. Do you know all the words to the song on your MySpace profile?
Oh, I get it, this thing is for high schoolers. I don't have a myspace.
24. Are you any good at math?
Yeah, I'm pretty good, but it generally bores me.
25. What were you doing 15 minutes ago?
Lying in bed, checking email and cuddling with Leo.
26. What were you doing this morning at 8 AM?
Sleeping. Got a problem?
27. When was the last time you shaved?
About a month ago. I usually don't wear anything other than pants in the winter.
28. Explain what ended your last relationship.
I think I mentioned earlier that I was boring. It didn't end. I've been working on my first one for about four years now.
Tagged meme #2
I guess I'm like you, Mark
Which Historical Lunatic Are You?
From the fecund loins of Rum and Monkey.
Now, since I had to suffer, I'm making everyone else suffer. Do them or bad things may or may not happen to somebody.
random questionnaire
1. Do you sleep with the door to your room open or closed?
I like it closed, but I often keep it cracked open for Leo to wander in and out.
2. What was the weather like on your graduation day?
moderate, if I remember correctly
3. What kind of winter coat do you own?
Wow this is random. Well, seeing as I'm in California, I don't need a dedicated parka. So, fleece, sweaters, etc.
4. When was the last time you spoke in front of a large group of people?
California Greens plenary, a few months or so ago
5. Where do you keep your change?
my wallet?
6. Describe your keychains?
A very grabbable college lanyyard with bike lock, barn, condo, house back home, and pool keys
7. What is your favorite flavor of jelly?
boysenberry or peach
8. Some things you are excited about?
Friends are home during winter break, I can hopefully go home at some point, and a friend's wedding.
9. Do you re-use towels after you shower?
For about a week.
10. Have you ever been in a planetarium?
Yeah, they're fun.
11. Have you ever received one of those big tins with three kinds of popcorn?
Yes, they're awesome, but the caramel goes so much quicker than the others.
12. Do you like what the ocean does to your hair?
Nice cold Northern California pacific...yeah. Not an ocean, but the Mediterranean, at least in Israel, SUCKS for hair. And skin/smell.
13. Any plans for Friday night?
Not really. I'm lame. Shabbas candles? Last Friday night was occupied by Scrabble. I'm lame.
14. What is out your back door?
Small backyard, then small street, then greenbelt. I love where I live.
15. What's the most painful dental procedure you've ever had?
My wisdom teeth being removed, I was knocked out, but I was bleeding for over 24 hours and in bed for a few days.
16. Do you draw your name in the sand when you go to the beach?
That or other things
17. Who did you lose your concert virginity to?
Honestly, I don't know, I went with my mom to little things since I was a kid, and then in high school I of course saw my friends' bands, and I'd see free stuff in parks and at Amoeba. And of course the SF symphony. I think my first REAL concert was Tea Leaf Green.
18. Do you ever leave messages on people's answering machine?
What kind of a question is that? There must be more to it, like "just randomly," or "so you can hear it later." But the answer to the question is yes, of course, that whole contact thing is sort of the point.
19. How many different beverages have you had today?
Coffee, cherry cider, water, and a Pyramid Apricot Heffeweizen (not as bad as I expected, the fruitiness wasn't sickening...it almost added as a contrast to the lightly roasted flavor...try it)
20. Last thing you recieved in the mail?
I might have gotten a bill or something boring since, but I'm counting Mark's awesome Phil Lesh and Friends Live at the Warfield CD's (thank you!)
21. Have you had to take out a loan for school?
Of course (unfortunately)
22. Do you have any famous ancestors?
Not that I know of
23. Your prom night?
It ended an hour or two after prom. I'd say prom was fun (beautiful place with a nice view and friends, and dressing up and getting your boyfriend in a tux is kinda fun), but the afterparty was fairly lame. Supposedly we left before all the fun happened. I still think after-prom time is overrated. High schoolers party all the time (no matter how lame it is) , and who wants to lose their virginity in such a cliche way?
24. Do you know all the words to the song on your MySpace profile?
Oh, I get it, this thing is for high schoolers. I don't have a myspace.
24. Are you any good at math?
Yeah, I'm pretty good, but it generally bores me.
25. What were you doing 15 minutes ago?
Lying in bed, checking email and cuddling with Leo.
26. What were you doing this morning at 8 AM?
Sleeping. Got a problem?
27. When was the last time you shaved?
About a month ago. I usually don't wear anything other than pants in the winter.
28. Explain what ended your last relationship.
I think I mentioned earlier that I was boring. It didn't end. I've been working on my first one for about four years now.
Tagged meme #2
I guess I'm like you, Mark
Which Historical Lunatic Are You?
From the fecund loins of Rum and Monkey.
Now, since I had to suffer, I'm making everyone else suffer. Do them or bad things may or may not happen to somebody.
Friday, December 08, 2006
update
Yes, there has been a long gap between posts. The past month has been ridiculously busy, with additions such as a friend crashing in my living room (apparently breaking up with your girlfriend when you live together is complicated...who knew?), ridiculously tedious post-labs, work pushing me to full time (plus farmers markets), missed protests (damned misinformation), Thanksgiving at home (thank god for Leo to keep my sanity), and relationship woes (fortunately not mine, unfortunately from people who like to whine for hours about them).
But I figured I'd make sure everyone knew I was still alive. So here's my time to complain...about my favorite customer of the day.
A woman in line steps up to the counter, while I'm helping somebody else. I can tell by the snotty look and upturned nose that she thinks she owns everything. Likely not helped by clearly expensive designer coat, indicative of wealth. She is clearly impatient, and in order to get her out of the store as quickly as I can, I ask her what she would like while the customer in front of her is gathering his things. "One levain," she says, much like one would expect a patrician to order a plebian in ancient Rome...yet I had to gleefully note to myself that she had mispronounced "levain." I ring her up and put the bread on the counter. It was quite easily in her reach, certainly a tad closer to me, but right where one would expect a cashier to put down something when they are helping two customers with a line out of the door. I say, "have a nice day," and in an even snootier, more condescending way than before she says "MY BREAD?" I almost slipped. I was very close to asking "do you have arms?" Luckily the brain-mouth filter picked it up just in time.
But I figured I'd make sure everyone knew I was still alive. So here's my time to complain...about my favorite customer of the day.
A woman in line steps up to the counter, while I'm helping somebody else. I can tell by the snotty look and upturned nose that she thinks she owns everything. Likely not helped by clearly expensive designer coat, indicative of wealth. She is clearly impatient, and in order to get her out of the store as quickly as I can, I ask her what she would like while the customer in front of her is gathering his things. "One levain," she says, much like one would expect a patrician to order a plebian in ancient Rome...yet I had to gleefully note to myself that she had mispronounced "levain." I ring her up and put the bread on the counter. It was quite easily in her reach, certainly a tad closer to me, but right where one would expect a cashier to put down something when they are helping two customers with a line out of the door. I say, "have a nice day," and in an even snootier, more condescending way than before she says "MY BREAD?" I almost slipped. I was very close to asking "do you have arms?" Luckily the brain-mouth filter picked it up just in time.
Sunday, November 12, 2006
This might not be a very popular view in "tough on crime" California, but I think the craziest thing that passed in Tuesday's elections was 83. I sincerely hope that there's a piece of the law that I am missing and that somebody will correct me for being wrong, but from what I understand the category of sex offenders includes statutory rapists (the 20 year old who sleeps with his 17 year old girlfriend), consumers of child pornography (guess they should've stuck to "barely legal"), and streakers...all of whom will be forced to wear GPS anklets for life.
The issue to me is not necessarily just that of these people who have been convicted of seemingly minor crimes suffering from this ridiculous punishment, but rather that for some reason, people can't seem to accept that convicts who have done their time should be able to move on with their lives.
It looks like I'm not the only one who's upset: http://www.latimes.com/news/la-me-offenders9nov09,1,7118169.story?ctrack=1&cset=true
The issue to me is not necessarily just that of these people who have been convicted of seemingly minor crimes suffering from this ridiculous punishment, but rather that for some reason, people can't seem to accept that convicts who have done their time should be able to move on with their lives.
It looks like I'm not the only one who's upset: http://www.latimes.com/news/la-me-offenders9nov09,1,7118169.story?ctrack=1&cset=true
Monday, October 30, 2006
From the South Dakoa abortion ban...
I would like to gently remind California readers that 85 is a clear attack on choice. And, for those who would like to think that it's just "letting the parents know"...it may as well be permission. Why would a parent sign a form of notification if they don't want it happening? And for those who think that there is always a way around it, consider both time constraints and small counties where pro-life judges can not be escaped.
There was a fairly small rally on Saturday. Some photos can be found here.
I would like to gently remind California readers that 85 is a clear attack on choice. And, for those who would like to think that it's just "letting the parents know"...it may as well be permission. Why would a parent sign a form of notification if they don't want it happening? And for those who think that there is always a way around it, consider both time constraints and small counties where pro-life judges can not be escaped.
There was a fairly small rally on Saturday. Some photos can be found here.
Wednesday, October 25, 2006
Saturday event
Should be some nice counterprotesting in San Francisco on Saturday. If you're going to be in the area, please join.
Saturday, October 28
UN plaza
ANSWER counter-demonstrations
more details in the upcoming events section here
Saturday, October 28
UN plaza
ANSWER counter-demonstrations
more details in the upcoming events section here
Tuesday, October 17, 2006
Monday, October 09, 2006
hardly strictly bluegrass
It's too bad some people left before Bob Weir. They missed him and Gillian Welch and David Rawlings...and, as he said, a 50,000 part harmony to Dire Wolf and Casey Jones. Yup, it was amazing. Too bad for the party poopers. I'm not naming any names.
Thursday, October 05, 2006
don't forget to fix your women
This is mainly worth watching for the interview with this nutjob about 5 minutes in.
If your stomach the disgustingness of his words, it is a bit funny to hear these words spoken in a heavy Brooklyn Jewish accent.
It should also be noted that a person who can make Richard Dawkins look like a sweet guy is quite remarkable in their assholery.
Wednesday, October 04, 2006
oh no...GAY!!!!
I wanted to read up a bit more on the Foley scandal, so I searched google for the latest news on the case. I found this (sarcasm following) very comprehensive, clearly amazing article in the Houston Chroncile.
Is it just me, or is something missing here?
I've been busy with school starting and the holdiays...not much time for the internet. Hopefully everything will get normal soon. And hopefully I can get a picture of Leo (who, by the way, is cuddling on my thigh).
Is it just me, or is something missing here?
I've been busy with school starting and the holdiays...not much time for the internet. Hopefully everything will get normal soon. And hopefully I can get a picture of Leo (who, by the way, is cuddling on my thigh).
Monday, September 25, 2006
sascha baron cohen is god
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/help/3681938.stm
If anyone takes Borat seriously...well, that's their problem.
Check out all these progressives!
http://www.democratsforlife.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=172&Itemid=54
But hey guys, make sure to vote Democrat! We wouldn't want the right winning, let's preserve:
death penalty
three strikes
war in Iraq, upcoming war in Iran
war on drugs
ignoring the immigrant population
barring same sex marriages
patriot act
To be fair, the Greens aren't doing much. Tiny steps, but it's hard in a two party system. And I don't think it'll necessarily be the Greens (though European success keeps me from losing all hope) (and truthfully, I don't know that they're the ones I want...) who will bring the real left to the table...but it's the first step in the process, and it needs dedication. And there's no way I could in good conscience vote for a party that doesn't represent the left. A party that's moving more and more to the right every time I hear a speech, a party who's presidential candidates have been calling for more war...
Statistically speaking, my opinion will almost surely change in a few more years. But then again, I've enjoyed defying statistics a few important times.
But, I have more pressing issues. Such as Leo. Looks like I owe one ridiculously adorable little guy a nice cuddle.
If anyone takes Borat seriously...well, that's their problem.
Check out all these progressives!
http://www.democratsforlife.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=172&Itemid=54
But hey guys, make sure to vote Democrat! We wouldn't want the right winning, let's preserve:
death penalty
three strikes
war in Iraq, upcoming war in Iran
war on drugs
ignoring the immigrant population
barring same sex marriages
patriot act
To be fair, the Greens aren't doing much. Tiny steps, but it's hard in a two party system. And I don't think it'll necessarily be the Greens (though European success keeps me from losing all hope) (and truthfully, I don't know that they're the ones I want...) who will bring the real left to the table...but it's the first step in the process, and it needs dedication. And there's no way I could in good conscience vote for a party that doesn't represent the left. A party that's moving more and more to the right every time I hear a speech, a party who's presidential candidates have been calling for more war...
Statistically speaking, my opinion will almost surely change in a few more years. But then again, I've enjoyed defying statistics a few important times.
But, I have more pressing issues. Such as Leo. Looks like I owe one ridiculously adorable little guy a nice cuddle.
Tuesday, September 19, 2006
Leo
I promised Mark a picture of the little guy, but still no camera to take one with...so here's a video from the girl who gave him to me, from when he was 4-5 weeks old....he's almost nine weeks old now, and only cuter!
Friday, September 15, 2006
financial irresponsibility
Fellow Californians,
Am I the only one who is steamed that the legislature is throwing us a bunch of BOND initiatives?
People always talk about how they support Republicans because they are fiscally responsible (in my experience, these are the people that don't know much about economics beyond sound bites). So why all the bonds?
Bonds often double (or more) the amount of money spent...and put it off so that me and my children can pay for your roads that you couldn't raise taxes for. Here's my all time favorite:
Proposition 1B
Pro-car...real sustainable...so lets pass on the debt for a couple of generations! Let's have our kids pay 38.9 billion for 19 billion dollars to help out the cars that shouldn't be so prevalent when they would use these "improvements."
But what really gets me...the "liberals" who decide how to vote based on the name they see when they get to the polls will vote for "transportion."
Fucking California.
Am I the only one who is steamed that the legislature is throwing us a bunch of BOND initiatives?
People always talk about how they support Republicans because they are fiscally responsible (in my experience, these are the people that don't know much about economics beyond sound bites). So why all the bonds?
Bonds often double (or more) the amount of money spent...and put it off so that me and my children can pay for your roads that you couldn't raise taxes for. Here's my all time favorite:
Proposition 1B
Pro-car...real sustainable...so lets pass on the debt for a couple of generations! Let's have our kids pay 38.9 billion for 19 billion dollars to help out the cars that shouldn't be so prevalent when they would use these "improvements."
But what really gets me...the "liberals" who decide how to vote based on the name they see when they get to the polls will vote for "transportion."
Fucking California.
Wednesday, September 13, 2006
download festival
Another great festival that people have got to go to...
http://www.downloadfestival.com/2006/sflineup.html
Between Beck, The Yeah Yeah Yeahs, The Shins...and Muse ain't bad...$29.50 is a pretty good price.
http://www.downloadfestival.com/2006/sflineup.html
Between Beck, The Yeah Yeah Yeahs, The Shins...and Muse ain't bad...$29.50 is a pretty good price.
Tuesday, September 12, 2006
freedom loving country, eh?
39.2% of the 1,745,712 drug arrests in 2004 were for marijuana possession.
Is it just me, or does this seem like a ridiculous waste of law enforcement?
To begin with, there's the often used arguement for marijuana legalization that alcohol seems to have worse effects than marijuana. In my college town, I can't begin to count the incidences of vandalism fueled by alcohol consumption...from stealing public signs to smashing windows of cars. If the cops are looking for marijuana possession, why aren't they at least equally walking into frat parties and cracking down on underaged drinking? For that matter, why aren't they walking into frat parties in houses with frequent reports of date rape?
But it doesn't matter what you think of marijuana as a drug. The point is, use doesn't tend to affect the public much, so why is so much time (and tax dollars) devoted to cracking down on simple possession? And why are lives ruined (the justice system has a tendency to do so) over something so trivial?
Is it just me, or does this seem like a ridiculous waste of law enforcement?
To begin with, there's the often used arguement for marijuana legalization that alcohol seems to have worse effects than marijuana. In my college town, I can't begin to count the incidences of vandalism fueled by alcohol consumption...from stealing public signs to smashing windows of cars. If the cops are looking for marijuana possession, why aren't they at least equally walking into frat parties and cracking down on underaged drinking? For that matter, why aren't they walking into frat parties in houses with frequent reports of date rape?
But it doesn't matter what you think of marijuana as a drug. The point is, use doesn't tend to affect the public much, so why is so much time (and tax dollars) devoted to cracking down on simple possession? And why are lives ruined (the justice system has a tendency to do so) over something so trivial?
Monday, September 11, 2006
Today started out as usual. Well, the kitten woke me up at 6 in the morning to play, which was cute but not particularly exciting when you were going to sleep till 7:45, and needed every hour of that sleep...but nothing out of the ordinary. Got up, showered, grabbed a breakfast bar for the road, and biked to work.
A few hours into my work day, I walked to the back and heard an NPR reporter talking about 9/11. Which is fairly common, so I thought nothing of it...unitl I heard the words repeated about a dozen times.
And I finally remembered that it's the fifth anniversary of the attacks.
I had forgotten.
Truthfully, it doesn't surprise me all that much. I remembered on that day, my entire class was rattled and wanted to talk about it at every moment. I separated myself from all the talk. I don't quite know why, but it just didn't hold my interest. Sure, it rattled me a tiny bit, but it didn't touch me. I don't quite know why. Of course I was upset for all the lives lost, but no more so than for any other tragedy. Maybe because it happened in New York, a place which I've never even been to...I feel more connected to Israel. I've never felt strongly tied to being american, so that didn't do anything for me. Maybe it's because I'm terrible at internalizing tragic events...sure, when I'm scared of them, I'm stressed to a ridiculous point, but once they've happened...I suppose I just move on. Who knows. Anyway, I wasn't touched by what happened enough for me to feel comfortable about further discussion or introspection about the event. It'd feel fake.
I guess that makes me a pretty bad human. I can't help longing for half the humanity displayed by this
A few hours into my work day, I walked to the back and heard an NPR reporter talking about 9/11. Which is fairly common, so I thought nothing of it...unitl I heard the words repeated about a dozen times.
And I finally remembered that it's the fifth anniversary of the attacks.
I had forgotten.
Truthfully, it doesn't surprise me all that much. I remembered on that day, my entire class was rattled and wanted to talk about it at every moment. I separated myself from all the talk. I don't quite know why, but it just didn't hold my interest. Sure, it rattled me a tiny bit, but it didn't touch me. I don't quite know why. Of course I was upset for all the lives lost, but no more so than for any other tragedy. Maybe because it happened in New York, a place which I've never even been to...I feel more connected to Israel. I've never felt strongly tied to being american, so that didn't do anything for me. Maybe it's because I'm terrible at internalizing tragic events...sure, when I'm scared of them, I'm stressed to a ridiculous point, but once they've happened...I suppose I just move on. Who knows. Anyway, I wasn't touched by what happened enough for me to feel comfortable about further discussion or introspection about the event. It'd feel fake.
I guess that makes me a pretty bad human. I can't help longing for half the humanity displayed by this
Friday, September 08, 2006
so long and thanks for all the fish
Taking another vacation from the internet this weekend for...
another Green Party plenary. At least this one's in Tahoe, not that horrible Ventura county!
another Green Party plenary. At least this one's in Tahoe, not that horrible Ventura county!
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