There was a post yesterday afternoon at Pharyngula, it linked to a video statement by Richard Dawkins about “New” Atheists and clarity. I think that’s just wonderful. It startles me that there are people who take this kind of clarity, this honesty, as hostility. I don’t think that there can be any sort of productive discussions on a matter if one …
Books?
So apparently there exists people who are proud of the fact that they don’t read. I have difficulty understanding something like this because so much of human culture is tied up in our literature. There are people who hear the words “Big Brother” and think of a crappy television show rather than George Orwell’s 1984 AMZN. Reading …
Wherin I breifly address a selection of categories.
I am an atheist. Most people will not be bothered by this; some people may be. I am not a “New Atheist” or an “Old Atheist”, I simply do not believe that there is a God or Gods. My reasons for this belief is likely very similar to the reasons of other non-believers in these times. There is …
This is a Test Post.
I recently downloaded and installed the current Beta of Microsoft Office 2010. The upcoming offering from Microsoft for all sorts of office needs. Apparently Word has blog integration, and that is where I’m typing this post. I assume that when I click on the “Publish” button, my post will automatically be sent to my Blog. That would …
Creative Outlining.
I) Introduction a) Meet paul at home b) Meet Sally at home c) Paul and Sally meet d) Paul and Sally decide to have an adventure meeting friends along the way e) Minor drama amongst the group ensues f) The group overcomes difficulty to become a stronger unit. II) Climax a) Paul and sally get into …
Writing is hard.
Sometimes you can spend an entire morning staring blankly at a page, unable for force out even the most bare of syllables. Try as you might, you cannot find the will to write. Sometimes you feel like quitting, other times you do quit. Mostly though, you sit and stare. The blank page is hateful, cruel, and …
Personal Space
It seems as though the people of Calgary have lost their sense of personal space. At least, when it comes to public transit. There should be weight sensors in all of the trains that prevent the train from moving if there is too much weight in any one car. Then they should set the maximum …
Over/Under
Whelmed. I like that word but I find it strange that the common Internet definitions of it often include “Overwhelmed” as a definition. That is questionable to me. In fact, I am underwhelmed with any positive emotions by that lazy definition. See how that works? If I am underwhelmed, then I have not yet reached a state of whelmedness, and if I am overwhelmed, …
Sweater-vests
I don’t get it. Sweaters are supposed to keep you warm, while vests lack sleeves in order to be cooler (so I assume). Why the heck would I want a warm chest while my arms freeze. If anything, I’d say that my trunk can take care of itself; give me an inverse vest! That would look silly. Imagine …
Happy birthday!
So I had my birthday dinner with Mom, Dad, and Lindsay last night. It was pretty awesome! I am now the proud owner of a new iPod touch (thanks mom and dad!). That’s actully where i’m writing this post from… Cool eh? Actually it’s kind of a pain so I’m going to stop now ;)