Never really have drank much. Used to for studying, it ate up my stomach. Once in a great while I will have a mocha or something - but it still usually upsets my stomach. :)
Caffeine addiction is another monkey I don't need, anyway.
Sorry, reply horribly delayed by my workshop - which was absolutely fabulous. Why, I'm calling all of us geeks of course. You and I because I know us, Frosti - and amie because she talks to us anyway.
I like and agree with the idea of there being a quote for every situation - but I think I prefer to leave myself the fertile option of using every form of artisitic media I've ever experienced as a base from which to draw appropos quotes. :)
but I think I prefer to leave myself the fertile option of using every form of artisitic media I've ever experienced as a base from which to draw appropos quotes
Stephen King, the prolific author of more than 50 books including The Shining, Carrie, and Salem's Lot, was honored with the National Book Foundation's 2003 Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters. The same award has been bestowed upon some of the greatest literary talents in American history, including Arthur Miller, Saul Bellow, and Toni Morrison, leading some critics to object to placing Mr. King in the same category.
Mr. King addressed those naysayers in his keynote speech, saying he always knew he was an outsider when it came to the great authors of his time, and he is tired of reviewers who refuse to take notice of contemporary authors who have mass appeal.
"Nor do I have any patience with or use for those who make a point of pride in saying they have never read anything by John Grisham, Tom Clancy, Mary Higgins Clark or any other popular writer," he quipped. "What do you think? You get social academic brownie points for deliberately staying out of touch with your own culture?"
Just watched an interesting episode of Nat'l Geographic. Robert Ballard (of Titantic fame) was exploring the Black Sea. There is a theory that the Black Sea was created by a collapse of a border between the Medeterranian and the Black Sea. They theorize that a giant wall of water would have come over, and further theorize that this flood was retold through the generations, eventually becoming the basis of the Noah's Flood myth.
I have heard that theory before (might have seen that same show). It is very interesting info - and I don't doubt that it happened there much as they say it did. I wonder, however, how (and why) that local story would have been retold in, say, ancient Peru or show up in Norse mythology. :)
Two priests decided to go to Hawaii on vacation. They determined to make a real vacation by not wearing anything that would identify them as clergy.
As soon as the plane landed, they headed for a store and bought some really outrageous trunks, sunglasses, shirts, etc.
The next morning, they went to the beach, dressed in their "tourist" garb. They were sitting on beach chairs, enjoying a drink, when a "drop dead gorgeous" blonde in a tiny bikini came walking straight towards them. They couldn't help but stare.
As the blonde passed them, she smiled and said, "Good morning, Father," nodding and addressing each of them individually, then she passed on by.
They were both stunned. How in the world did she know they were priests?
The next day, they went back to the store, bought even more outrageous outfits. These were so loud; you could hear them before you even saw them.
Once again, they settled on the beach in their chairs to enjoy the sunshine, etc. After a while, the same gorgeous blonde came, wearing a string bikini this time, walking toward them.
Again, she approached them and greeted them individually: "Good morning, Father," "Good morning, Father," and started to walk away.
One of the priests couldn't stand it and said, "Just a minute, young lady."
"Yes?" she replied.
"We are priests, and proud of it, but I have to know, how in the world did you know we are priests?"
See if you'd go to bed at a reasonable hour...
Tsk, tsk. Never were much of an early riser, were you dude.
I don't have any coffee mano. Some Vitamin C and a protein bar are all I got.
No coffee! No Coffee!!
<mind reels at the thought...>
Never really have drank much. Used to for studying, it ate up my stomach. Once in a great while I will have a mocha or something - but it still usually upsets my stomach. :)
Caffeine addiction is another monkey I don't need, anyway.
I am not an addict. I'm an afficianado.
My only addiction is to the internet, I fear.
<ponders my 2am bedtime>
I would have gone to bed, but there was something interestinghappening.
Like the Chinese proverb?
I thought that was a curse: "May you live in interesting times."
Ah, an afficianado. At least you are spared the blinding headaches and mood swings then, when you go without. :)
Frosti, just obey the words of the master - "I'll sleep when I'm dead".
Curse, proverb. Whatever. Hee.
I wouldn't know about blinding headaches or mood swings (def not those!) since I am very careful not to be without.
But you're not an addict. :)
I've got this river that my great grand Uncle left to me, he won it in a poker game, and I don't get to Eygypt that often anyway...
And why would you? You live in the coffee capital of the world after all.
Nope. Admitting you have a problem may be the first step to recovery, but I don't wanna recover.
Hey, you stole that line from me!
<innocent look> I did?
<giggle>
Why, why, you're giddy. As a schoolgirl!
You are too funny tonight.
I'm here all week folks. Tip your servers and try the veal.
Jeez, what a ham. :)
I said try the veal, not the ham!
Rats, foiled again.
I ain't eating rats, even if you do cook them wrapped in foil.
I do make a mean swamp rat, if I do say so.
From the Fire Swamp? My hero.
The R.U.S.es? I don't believe they exist.
That's R.O.U.Ss, thankyouverymuch.
Hee. A fantasy geek spat. What fun!
You're just saying that because no-one ever has.
It's my theory that in all situations you could ever find yourself, there's a Princess Bride quote which is perfectly applicable.
Who you callin' a geek, pardner?
Sorry, reply horribly delayed by my workshop - which was absolutely fabulous.
Why, I'm calling all of us geeks of course. You and I because I know us, Frosti - and amie because she talks to us anyway.
I like and agree with the idea of there being a quote for every situation - but I think I prefer to leave myself the fertile option of using every form of artisitic media I've ever experienced as a base from which to draw appropos quotes. :)
Yawn. Using only PB quotes is much geekier.
anybody want a peanut?
I do not think that word means what you think it means.
he's back!
I knew you had it in you, Sparky.
There's something you should know.
Stephen King wins award, mocks naysayers:
Stephen King, the prolific author of more than 50 books including The Shining, Carrie, and Salem's Lot, was honored with the National Book Foundation's 2003 Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters. The same award has been bestowed upon some of the greatest literary talents in American history, including Arthur Miller, Saul Bellow, and Toni Morrison, leading some critics to object to placing Mr. King in the same category.
Mr. King addressed those naysayers in his keynote speech, saying he always knew he was an outsider when it came to the great authors of his time, and he is tired of reviewers who refuse to take notice of contemporary authors who have mass appeal.
"Nor do I have any patience with or use for those who make a point of pride in saying they have never read anything by John Grisham, Tom Clancy, Mary Higgins Clark or any other popular writer," he quipped. "What do you think? You get social academic brownie points for deliberately staying out of touch with your own culture?"
http://www.voanews.com/article.cfm?objectID=25E60612-91EB-4721-A891957B5AEB10D8
Very nice indeed.
Of course, if pop culture stuff is *all* you read...
A bit insecure, are we?
W-H-A-T-E-V-E-R.
Heh.
I've never actually finished a King book, and I read tons of popular fiction.
For what it's worth, I like King. I think he's an interesting writer who has a lot of ability in his chosen craft. But, to each his own.
He's grown on me - and he has defintely grown into his craft as well. I'm waiting until the Dark Tower series finishes, and buying the whole set.
Too bad he sounds like a petulant 13-year old girl.
His petulance is probably justified.
Spoken like a true fan.
<wink>
I'm objective!
Uh-huh.
I can't believe I'm being dissed in such fashion.
Just watched an interesting episode of Nat'l Geographic. Robert Ballard (of Titantic fame) was exploring the Black Sea. There is a theory that the Black Sea was created by a collapse of a border between the Medeterranian and the Black Sea. They theorize that a giant wall of water would have come over, and further theorize that this flood was retold through the generations, eventually becoming the basis of the Noah's Flood myth.
I have heard that theory before (might have seen that same show). It is very interesting info - and I don't doubt that it happened there much as they say it did. I wonder, however, how (and why) that local story would have been retold in, say, ancient Peru or show up in Norse mythology. :)
"Vacationing Priests"
Two priests decided to go to Hawaii on vacation.
They determined to make a real vacation by not
wearing anything that would identify them as clergy.
As soon as the plane landed, they headed for a
store and bought some really outrageous trunks,
sunglasses, shirts, etc.
The next morning, they went to the beach, dressed in
their "tourist" garb. They were sitting on beach chairs,
enjoying a drink, when a "drop dead gorgeous" blonde
in a tiny bikini came walking straight towards them.
They couldn't help but stare.
As the blonde passed them, she smiled and said, "Good
morning, Father," nodding and addressing each of them
individually, then she passed on by.
They were both stunned. How in the world did she know
they were priests?
The next day, they went back to the store, bought even
more outrageous outfits. These were so loud; you could
hear them before you even saw them.
Once again, they settled on the beach in their chairs to
enjoy the sunshine, etc. After a while, the same gorgeous
blonde came, wearing a string bikini this time, walking
toward them.
Again, she approached them and greeted them individually:
"Good morning, Father," "Good morning, Father," and
started to walk away.
One of the priests couldn't stand it and said, "Just a minute,
young lady."
"Yes?" she replied.
"We are priests, and proud of it, but I have to know, how
in the world did you know we are priests?"
"Father, it's me, Sister Helen."