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A masterpiece
The Phillips/Norelco Bodygroom site. Absolutely perfect use of Flash, video and cleverness. A rare meeting of high tech and high concept.
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Funny line
I was reading part of the transcript of Rumsfeld vs the heckler (who’s a moderately well known anti-Bush activist, I’ve heard him on Democracy Now before) here in Atlanta last week. I came across this gem:
CHILD: Mom, do you have an Altoid?
MOM: Yes, I think so. Look in my purse.
CHILD: I don’t see any.
MOM: Oh, I thought I had some.
CHILD: LYING BLOODTHIRSTY MONSTER!I’ve always wondered how is it possible that people can believe the government, particularly this one, is more capable of a grand conspiracy than a grand failure.
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Anniversaries of no consequence
- I recently went three and a half weeks without rebooting my workstation, which is possibly an all time record for me. (I usually average two weeks).
- It has been 12 years since I’ve seen a doctor. Three more years and I’m a common-law Christian Scientist!
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An odd quote
G.K. Chesterton:
There is more true simplicity in the man who eats caviar on impulse than in the man who eats grape nuts on principle
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Web video is on it’s way
In particular there is Video Egg. Very cool.
I stumbled across it via Pamela of Atlas Shrugs. I do have to say that pro-Bush apparachiks with strong New York accents give life a new horror. Hot Air does a better job with both the video and the vitriol.
Granted, I think partisan bickering is a sign of strength and self-esteem, but at some point it gets silly.
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Mind altering visuals
Going into a meeting with a large cut on your knuckles is a great way to get people to treat you nicely.
Granted, I told the truth about how I got it (bike wreck) which in and of itself doesn’t impress people, but it is an impressive visual aid.
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Last night’s open mic
It went well. I did Red Clay Halo, Walkin’ Cane, Ruby Ridge, Blackjack County Chain, and a new (to me) Tom Waits song.
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Day two of my low caffeine life
The goal is to cut the caffeine intake by two thirds, which I’m doing. So far, the results have been interesting.
I’m not quite as moody as I have been, rather I still have the same moods, just not as extreme. I went to sleep a bit earlier than usual last night and woke up a little earlier as well. There seems to be marginal improvement on my attention span too.
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Photos from the long ride
I’m a bit tired after my little 53 miler yesterday. The above photo is from somewhere along a little-used side road near Stone Mountain/
The above is the castle of Oakhurst (near Decatur). The below is some stenciled graffiti I saw underneath a railroad bridge in Decatur.
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Yet another new record
I went 53 miles, and returned in total darkness. Happily no wrecks though. From Avondale to Stone Mountain to Lithonia to Decatur to Oakhurst to Avondale to my house. Some interesting photos to come, it was a pleasantly introspective ride as well.