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Archive for June, 2009
Its weird
30
Jun
As I get older I notice that I’m more patient, but less tolerant. Most things don’t really get on my nerves so much. Difficult things are generally alright. But the line is more pronounced.
It’s most common with computer problems. It seems that I have almost infinite patience with computers. I can work on them for hours – sometimes days. Just last night I hacked the hell out of my new Western Digital MyBook World Edition so I can ssh into it. Then I installed and configured it to funtion as a web server. Then I installed a bit torrent client so it can download torrents for me, but I haven’t configured that yet. All without a computer being on the network – it all happens on that tiny little box….pretty snazzy. The only reason I didn’t get more done was that the Tylenol PM kicked in.
Another example is me not using Micro$oft Windoz on my home computer. I hate windows – all of them. And I don’t care for Microsoft either as a company. But holding these views and using something other than the most common operating system in the world means that at times things don’t work right with out a little, let’s call it “convincing”. Over the years I’ve gotten pretty good at fixing difficult problems. I try not to get too emotional about it cause it clouds the thinking. The computer doesn’t hate me, or love me, or anything so there’s no reason to attribute an emotional value to it. So that makes it much easier to be patient and work through things than dealing with mammals. That being said, there are still times when I realize, usually quite suddenly, that I’m not going to be able to fix the problem at hand; that nothing I can do with correct the situation. And I have to give up.
I don’t like to give up on stuff. It goes against my nature. That’s why, for years, I would “sort of give up” on stuff. All that does is lead to frustration. Because then you really stand no chance of figuring it out cause you’re only half trying. But at the same time you’re still trying a little and it still doesn’t work. Very bad. That will literally break down your morale. It can damage your self-esteem nearly beyond repair in almost no time. You’ll start to doubt yourself in fundamental ways. The sense of loss and failure can be very heavy.
So over the years I’ve tried to balance tenacity and patience with a level-headed sense of abandonment. I will try and work through problems and get things working correctly. I will seek the advice of other knowledgeable people. And when I’m absolutely sure there is no way I can win, then I gather up whatever dignity I have left, and quietly admit defeat. It isn’t a perfect system, but its the best I’ve got. If I wasn’t willing to give up, I’d still be fighting with the computer I was using 10 years ago. How would that make anyone happy?
State of the Union
26
Jun
The state of Louisiana is often veiwed from outside its boarders as little more than the city of New Orleans. The city of New Orleans, especially as of late, is often perceived externally as lawless. The Southeastern united states is view by the North, the West Coast and at least some of the midwest as ignorant and backward. I am aware of these perceptions and even hold some of them myself. But given the Bill Jefferson (Jefferson Family really) bribary thing going down along with whatever bizzarre shit mayor Nagin is being federally investigated for, the fact that only about 50 million of the 150 billion dollars for hurricane recovery almost 4 years after Hurricane Katrina….
And let’s not leave out the fact that we’re among the highest rate of change in our budget since 2003. Our budget is up 40% you can see the stats for yourself here if you’re into that kind of thing. But really, its that they came to an agreement on what to do with 28 Billion dollars that’s really what they want to people of Louisiana to focus on. The bipartisan, cooperation that makes the state so vital to the union. The resolve to tackle the difficult problems and meet them head on…..
I, however, offer this as a glimps into our state government:
t-shirts, et al.
18
Jun
I love t-shirts with stuff on them. Its a hold over from when I was younger and unable to express myself in screaming, profane outbursts like I can now. I used to love tshirt hell but I don’t know what happened. I remember getting a newsletter in my email saying they were shutting down. You’d think that would be the last email right? Naw, keep getting them every week or two. The site and the shirts have really just lost their edgy creativity and been replaced with uncreative-attempts-to-be-shocking. Not my thing. So I’ve been without a good tshirt venue for a while now. That is, until today when I saw this:
cool
So we’re back in the game thanks to TopatoCo. They all can’t be winners – but there are some in there if you look around.
rumors and other bullshit
12
Jun
It’s no secret that I hang out at le bon temps down on Magazine street. Nice place (if you’re a wharf rat). So across the street from le bon temps is this animal hospital which, I have to admit, is a little weird, but hey, whatever.
So, rumor has it that a 41 lb dog was brought in on Wed for a gunshot wound. the dog was barking at a passer-by, I believe in a fenced in yard, and the guy pulled out a gun and shot the dog in the face. Now, as far as I know the dog is recovering but I honestly don’t know if its going to make it or not. When I first heard this, it just made me so fucking mad I can’t stand it!! Fuck! this ignorant fucks in this fucking town – I swear to fucking God!…
But wait, there’s a new twist to the story. It appears, though I can’t say with absolute certainty, that the guy who shot the dog is an NOPD officer.
In my mind I now think of the NOPD as simply the largest, most organized gang in New Orleans. They get no respect from me.
And before anyone uses the, “they’re not all like that bullshit” just swallow it cause you’re not thinking. If you’re a member of a group and you believe you deserve respect because you’re a member of that group, then you have to accept the blame for the actions of the group as well. And at this point, I believe, the group, as a whole, is nothing more than a bunch of thugs with a false sense of entitlement. They, collectively, can kiss my ass if for no other reason than the mere suggestion that an NOPD officer would shoot a dog should be dismissed as bullshit – the fact that everyone just kinda nods and says, yeah, ‘sounds like something they would do” means they are no longer useful in the city. So I guess what I’m saying is whether it was an NOPD office or not, the fact the the NOPD doesn’t garner enough respect to be given the benefit of the doubt of having not shot a 41 pound, fenced in dog in the face for barking…
well, Jesus guys and gals….I guess you’re not doing very well these days hu. Respect is earned and you haven’t earned any.
Update: A quick google search shows they’ve done it before just about two months ago.
HA!
07
Jun
New Orleans mayor C. Ray Nagin is quarantined in China for swine flu. First of all it couldn’t happen to a nicer guy. Secondly, I’ve always said he was a fucking swine.. I mean, this man is so dedicated to the city and its recovery he’s on the other side of the world on a “business trip”. And now, I’m sure its a double edges sword since on the one hand, the mayor dying of swine flu would be unfortunate, on the other hand, it would keep New Orleans in the national media. Now that’s some dedication. I just really feel bad its going to interrupt his trip to Australia. What other mayor of a city the size of New Orleans spends so much time out of the country on the city’s dine? I dunno, but it seem odd to me. I’m sure the trips will accomplish nothing, but then I doubt they’re supposed to accomplish more than to increase the mayor’s notoriety.
And anyway – Fuck That Guy. He can stay in China for all the good he’s doing and for all the use I have for him.
03
Jun
my friends all look like this
The poster-ific graphic aside (love it) this is a pretty cool trick and I like its subtle rotten-ness. However, I can not condone involving alcohol in this stunt as that would constitute abuse.
Given that I have more than a few bartender friends, I may well be setting myself up. Timing is really the key here. I mean, If you can get several people at the bar, ordering at the same time, and exploding within a few moments of each other, that’s really where its at. And with summer coming along here in NOLA, nobody finishes a drink with ice still in the cup.
Have fun!!
“O” Face
01
Jun
There are limits to what I’ll put on this site. Not many, but a few. And that’s where this post goes right up to the line.
This site is absolutley genius:
From Their About Page:
“Beautiful Agony is dedicated to the beauty of human orgasm. This may be the most erotic thing you have ever seen, yet the only nudity it contains is from the neck up. That’s where people are truly naked.
The videos were made in private by the contributor (and sometimes their partner). We don’t know what they’re doing, or how they are doing it, we just know it’s real and it’s sexy as hell. Make your ears blush by putting on your headphones and turning the sound to eleven.
Yes, there are free samples. Look for the ones with the red borders and the text underneath that says ‘free sample’.
New agony comes five times per week (at least).
They all have sound.”
Now, my first idea was to offer a prize for anyone I know who after reading this posts their own “Agony”. And trust me, you can. Actually, my first thought was to post my own. After all, I’ve done that a lot – I mean, A LOT!! and sadly, no one ever offered me $200 for doing it which seems like a pretty good deal really. The most common response is “stop that and get down from there”.
And for more information on la petite mort (for those who don’t know what that is) check this out. And note the link on the word unconciousness. Let me, uh, “Give you a hand”. See I didn’t think things could get any better in this particular arena and then I find out people have found a way to have “a dramatic alteration of mental state that involves complete or near-complete lack of responsiveness” following all the twitching an squirming. That has to be one of the coolest discoveries of my otherwise uneventful day.
Google around and you’ll find some more videos. And hey, if you do decide to add your nastiness to the mix, come back and let us know. We would sooooo make fun of you.