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June 06, 2006
Oh, the Fun!
It's so great to be back in the blogosphere. I've been so busy lately that I've been neglecting my carefully crafted Web persona. But no more! I -- of the overly dramatic blog header at the top of the page -- am back to reel off some more crazed thoughts before I forget them.
Bill Hobbs dug my citizen journalism piece. Though I'm not convinced he would have even read it if he wasn't quoted in it.
The new John Stossel book is quite good. Despite the opinions of the gentleman who E-mailed me (unsolicited) to tell me that Stossel is a pathological liar. To each his own, I suppose.
Did you know that hate speech is recognized as such in virtually every conceivable situation EXCEPT when the targets of said hate speech are conservative Christians? To hate them these days, you see, is socially acceptable. And often politically advantageous. It's also regularly viewed, in a sick way, as "tolerance." Wanna watch a diehard liberal's head explode? Accuse them of hate speech. Even better, call the ACLU on them.
The arrest of SEVENTEEN TERRORISTS (HELLO!!!) in Canada has led to investigations in seven other countries, including Great Britain, where "no fewer than 1,200 Islamist terrorists are biding their time within British suburbs." No comment. That's just a lot of terrorists.
All but one of my nieces and nephews are now over 21 years of age. My niece Joy turned 21 last week. (Happy Birthday, Girlfriend!!!) It's very odd being the uncle of more than person who can legally drink. What's even weirder is that I've been an uncle since 1980.
I just successfully, for the first time in my life, rearranged our linen closet. My wife will be thrilled, as my lack of talent in the "folding things" department is quite legendary. While it doesn't look perfect, it looks A LOT better than it did. Besides, I had to do SOMETHING while the Red Sox were getting pounded at Yankee Stadium.
I am in simplification mode these days. I'm wanting to sell, throw away or give away anything I don't really need. With the baby coming, I feel like it would be wise to have more room to breathe -- no matter where it is we wind up living.
Tonight, for example, I spent an hour going through ALL of my CDs and filled up yet ANOTHER bag of stuff to take to McKay's. I just don't need all this stuff. And we could use a few extra bucks in the vacation fund.
I don't know. This simplification process, I guess, is part of a bigger shift in my life. I've noticed that my interest in pop culture wanes more and more each day. My wants have changed. I'm sick of living for me. I'm not amused by the same things I once was, I don't laugh at the same jokes I used to and I find myself increasingly interested in taking creative risks. I need to take advantage of my willingness to be bold and seek out opportunities to rock the boat.
BILLets | By colrus | 01:13 AM
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