The Woodwork

A friend sent me this article with the comment, “I think you will enjoy reading this.”
I did. Thanks.

(Coach class poetry)
Everything is a Tiny Toy until
Wheels touch Earth then
Real Size snap back.
…
Yes, I still think it’s odd when people clap after the plane lands.
Books as bearable movies have to concentrate on character because there is no time for story. One less movie, one more book..

While researching the previous article, I came across this hilarious quote:
This is a far cry from 1966, originally the Klingons were scotch tape Asians (Fong, 176); White actors given slanty eyes. The Klingon race incarnate all the characteristics that most scare White America. The Klingons are violent, ill tempered, lustful, and drunk. [...]

“Gotta say, it’s kind of breathtaking what Bush has done to you, the awakening is something to behold!.”
—rafaelh, “Well, Of Course.”
The slow transformation of political blogger, John Cole, from a Bush supporting Republican to “Noam Chomsky” really is that. In the linked article, he points out the “settling in for a longer term confrontation with [...]

Blurb is hosting Lunch 2.0 today on Valentine’s Day!
Reading people’s twitter’s I think
Am I the only single person who loves Valentine’s day?
Oh the gifts, flowers, chocolates, singing telegram, and the the restaurant dinner reservation! I love watching the public trauma this day brings to two people in love. Sometimes it is like a romance sped [...]

An excellent article comparing 300 with the American Citizen-Soldier.