New Link

There's a new link up to My Humble Voice Page. There might be a poem or two there not on the Active Artist Alliance Site. I should probably get them both up to speed.

Potentially the most important thing I have ever learned about economics.

I strongly encourage anyone and everyone to watch this.




It's a little clunky at times, but more than makes up for it.

Recent Readings

I suppose it's a little misleading to classify The Golden Compass as a recent reading, more like a listening. The audio book was really enjoyable. And, after a few mornings listening to it in the kitchen while I made breakfast, I've completed it. I feel like I'll eventually read The Subtle Knife, but I'm not really in any hurry. I've got Stranger in a Strange Land to finish with Alex, and Cat's Cradle on my own.

Yesterday, I picked up Annie Dillard's Living By Fiction and read the introduction. Once I get started on that I expect to complete it in a day or two. I always tear right through some Annie Dillard. Pilgrim at Tinker Creek and Teaching a Stone to Talk have had a huge impact on both the way I read and write.

On a somewhat related note, I have an old edition of Mother Goose illustrated by Arthur Rackham back in Missouri that I've been missing. I found this nearly complete on-line version. I don't have any tattoos, but if I were to get one, I'm rather partial to Polly.

Plans, plans, plans... and some new reads.

It's been just about a week now since I quit my job. That's the second job I've quit since my return to Babylon last summer. I'm just not a very good wage slave. I've been desirous of a return to East Wind and that style of living. There are, of course, changes I'll need to make. I want to have a healthier writing and work routine. I'm going to try like hell not to get roped into any managerships until I have my own shit together.

But, that's all for the future. Right now I'm faced with the challenge of living in the second poorest city in the country. For the record, if it weren't for the Nickel City Housing Co-op, Buffalo would have ground me down way before now. Plans still need to be considered and solidified. I've still got to support myself through the next few months, at least. And, I've got to not let the omnipresent cloud of urban desperation catch me.

There are times that I absolutely love Buffalo. And, as a doomed settlement trapped in a destructive system, it's my favorite. Ah, charming desperation. Like a waif in winter.



As far as new reads go, I'm midway through Cat's Cradle and have just started on The Golden Compass. I saw the film with my family over the holidays, I've been told the book is far better. I hope to confirm these rumors.

Oh Noes!

I did it. I made a lolpanda.

Melodica

I won the auction on this melodica! I am extremely pleased. That is all.

1st Post from the Eee

I'm sitting by Burgess the Beta with my freaking shiny Eee PC on my lap, computing away. I'm using part of the packaging out of the box to steady it on my knee, actually. Typing is a little shaky with this set up, but I'm adjusting quickly. As for the size of the keyboard, I occasionally mistype a key when I think I would not have done so on a larger one. I'm adjusting to that, too. Overall, I'm satisfied so far with this lil' cutie. The battery is all charged up now, and I'll probably take it on a field trip soon.

Pandora Radio has been a nice resource, since I don't have any of my music files on here. It's been Songs: Ohia Radio all afternoon.

Some times I read data from the 2000 census for fun. Today I took an in depth look at Avocado Heights, CA.
















There was a striking disproportionation between males and females, ages ~18-21. And then, a smaller reversal. I can't figure out why. These trends are so interesting.

Kitchen Bitchin'

I want me Eee to be here yesterday. I'm using Alex's machine in the kitchen while he makes dinner. He's a straight recipe following kind of cook. "I'm an engineer." I don't use formulas except for baking and at work. He keeps asking me questions, I give general advice, and he pretty much does what the recipe tells him anyhow.

I'm marinading some veggies to broil in olive oil, tamari, and rice wine vinegar. Good times.

Hungry? Co-op Potluck tonight and every Wednesday at Ol' Wonder Moth. Bring a dish. 7pm. 208 North Street.