I've been holding onto this scrap of paper in my wallet since my senior year of high school. I only vaguely remember the circumstances surrounding the creation of the rhyme, but I always thought it was make a great hook, or part of a chorus of a fun, poppy song.
"That's what happens in the time-out box
Socks come off
People get kicked
Some people never return"
If anyone is actually inspired enough to try to use this bit of sillyness, please let me know beforehand - I'd love to hear your work!
PLUR!
Saturday, August 9, 2008
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Magic, Science, and Religion
My last semester at Guilford, I finally took my IDS class - an interdisciplinary course required for all senior liberal arts students before they would be allowed to graduate. That course provided me with about a page worth of really profound and really amusing quotes, and since I don't think I'll have a chance to share them with people any other way, I've decided to put them out here in my blog. I believe that all quotes are credited to their original speakers, unless the speaker was unknown.
"The anti-technology revolution always fails." - Eric M.
"It's hard to tell." - Eric M. (these words themselves don't sound too impressive, but Eric always said this instead of "I don't know" or something similar. The way in which he said it convinced me every time that nothing was unknowable, as long as I was willing to put forth the effort to discover it.)
(this was all that remained of a lesson from another class that had been left up on the blackboard, and only partially erased. I am intensely curious about what it originally intended to say!)
"...DESIGN
...BROUGHT UINTO BEING"
"Dang! I could really use some flippers!" - Don S.
"Ignorance more frequently begets confidence than knowledge." - Charles Darwin (hey...not all the quotes came from my classmates and professors!)
"Take New Zealand for example, it's full of birds." - Beth T.
"Why do we teach kids to stop, drop, and roll when they catch on fire? 'Cause they might." - Eric M.
"That's why this class is called 'Magic, Science, and Religion', and not 'cat'." - Beth T.
"Correspondence theory: 'the truth is out there'." - Eric M.
"In conclusion - snakes." - Danielle P.
And sadly, the semester ended before I could record any more. I miss that class.
PLUR!
"The anti-technology revolution always fails." - Eric M.
"It's hard to tell." - Eric M. (these words themselves don't sound too impressive, but Eric always said this instead of "I don't know" or something similar. The way in which he said it convinced me every time that nothing was unknowable, as long as I was willing to put forth the effort to discover it.)
(this was all that remained of a lesson from another class that had been left up on the blackboard, and only partially erased. I am intensely curious about what it originally intended to say!)
"...DESIGN
...BROUGHT U
"Dang! I could really use some flippers!" - Don S.
"Ignorance more frequently begets confidence than knowledge." - Charles Darwin (hey...not all the quotes came from my classmates and professors!)
"Take New Zealand for example, it's full of birds." - Beth T.
"Why do we teach kids to stop, drop, and roll when they catch on fire? 'Cause they might." - Eric M.
"That's why this class is called 'Magic, Science, and Religion', and not 'cat'." - Beth T.
"Correspondence theory: 'the truth is out there'." - Eric M.
"In conclusion - snakes." - Danielle P.
And sadly, the semester ended before I could record any more. I miss that class.
PLUR!
I wish I had the other half
I was flipping through my journal (for Christmas last, I "gifted" myself with an authentic Moleskine journal - it was a vanity to be sure, but a guy's got to splurge every once in a while, right?) a few days ago, trying to find a page where I'd been doing some character planning for Beckett, who is one of my two favorite characters to play with (I'm a roleplayer, and completely unapologetic on that point!), when I came across a few excerpts of text from my IDS class last semester.
Although I'm on the cusp of (or perhaps even comfortably into) adulthood, I still derive a simple pleasure from passing notes to people. In my journal was half a note that I'd passed back and forth with MJ, a lovely and talented young woman that I didn't take nearly enough opportunities to try to befriend before we both graduated. I believe we started out talking about majors. Unfortunately, while I remember the situation, I can't remember a word that was written, aside from what I jotted down in my journal.
But I do have a tendency to ramble. On to the content.
"So, what you're telling me is that you think art is silly? And how does that make you feel?
[response]
I'm psych. Wanna switch? (smiley face)
[response]
That's really funny, because I love bad art!
[response]
In the town I grew up in, there were 3 churches - a Baptist, a Methodist, and a Jehovah's Witness.
[response]
BECAUSE THEY'RE AWESOME"
I WISH that I could remember what we were talking about, and I wish I had the other half of the note!
PLUR!
Although I'm on the cusp of (or perhaps even comfortably into) adulthood, I still derive a simple pleasure from passing notes to people. In my journal was half a note that I'd passed back and forth with MJ, a lovely and talented young woman that I didn't take nearly enough opportunities to try to befriend before we both graduated. I believe we started out talking about majors. Unfortunately, while I remember the situation, I can't remember a word that was written, aside from what I jotted down in my journal.
But I do have a tendency to ramble. On to the content.
"So, what you're telling me is that you think art is silly? And how does that make you feel?
[response]
I'm psych. Wanna switch? (smiley face)
[response]
That's really funny, because I love bad art!
[response]
In the town I grew up in, there were 3 churches - a Baptist, a Methodist, and a Jehovah's Witness.
[response]
BECAUSE THEY'RE AWESOME"
I WISH that I could remember what we were talking about, and I wish I had the other half of the note!
PLUR!
Friday, July 4, 2008
American Independence Day
This excerpt comes from Jeffrey Rowland, who's cynicism and caustic frustration toward American government are sometimes off-putting to me. The commentary that accompanies today's webcomic entry seemed extremely poignant to me.
"Happy Independence Day America! Remember that the people that made up the Declaration of Independence were alive today, they would probably declare independence from what most of America has become."
Normally I'd provide some commentary, but I don't feel that I need to. I'm not asking you to agree or disagree with this quote. Just...think about it.
If you want to hear more of Rowland's opinions, or read his webcomic OverCompensating, the website to go to is www.overcompensating.com.
PLUR!
"Happy Independence Day America! Remember that the people that made up the Declaration of Independence were alive today, they would probably declare independence from what most of America has become."
Normally I'd provide some commentary, but I don't feel that I need to. I'm not asking you to agree or disagree with this quote. Just...think about it.
If you want to hear more of Rowland's opinions, or read his webcomic OverCompensating, the website to go to is www.overcompensating.com.
PLUR!
Monday, March 31, 2008
Re-re-re-revisited
I've decided that, since I have a tendency to forget otherwise, that I'd make a list of all the movies I've been told I have to see (or see again). If you know of another one, or want to suggest another one, please feel free and I'll add it to the list!
The Lost Boys
Eragon
Hot Fuzz (Thanks everybody 3.5.07)
Flushed Away (thanks sis 3.5.07)
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (thanks everyone, esp. Rachel 11.6.07)
Trainspotting
Lawnmower Man
Pride & Prejudice
Children of Men
Pan's Labyrinth
Donny Darko (thanks sis)
Battle Royale (thanks Jerry)
Boondock Saints (thanks Roommate-Dan)
300 (thanks...um, just about everybody!)
El Mariachi/Desperado/Once Upon A Time in Mexico (thanks Pirate House denizens 3.5.07)
Elizabethtown (thanks Megan 3.5.07)
Love Actually (3.5.07)
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (thanks...Rachel? 3.5.07)
Meet the Robinsons (Thanks sis 3.5.07)
Little Miss Sunshine (thanks Amanda B. 11.6.07)
Sin City (thanks Kyle 11.6.07)
Shaolin Soccer (thanks Kyle 11.6.07)
Snatch (thanks Jay 11.6.07)
Finding Neverland (thanks Jay 11.6.07)
Canadian Bacon (thanks Jerry 11.6.07)
Idiocracy (thanks Alison 11.6.07)
Casino Royale (thanks Samantha 31.3.08)
Hairspray (thanks sis 31.3.08)
Stardust (thanks sis and Ribbons 31.3.08)
Blazing Saddles (3.31.08)
The Last Unicorn (3.31.08)
...And that's all I can remember at the moment. If you remember more or want to suggest a new one, please do and I'll add it to the list!
PLUR!
Trainspotting
Lawnmower Man
Pride & Prejudice
Children of Men
Pan's Labyrinth
Donny Darko (thanks sis)
Battle Royale (thanks Jerry)
Boondock Saints (thanks Roommate-Dan)
300 (thanks...um, just about everybody!)
El Mariachi/Desperado/
Elizabethtown (thanks Megan 3.5.07)
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (thanks...Rachel? 3.5.07)
Meet the Robinsons (Thanks sis 3.5.07)
Little Miss Sunshine (thanks Amanda B. 11.6.07)
Sin City (thanks Kyle 11.6.07)
Snatch (thanks Jay 11.6.07)
Finding Neverland (thanks Jay 11.6.07)
Canadian Bacon (thanks Jerry 11.6.07)
Idiocracy (thanks Alison 11.6.07)
Hairspray (thanks sis 31.3.08)
Stardust (thanks sis and Ribbons 31.3.08)
Blazing Saddles (3.31.08)
The Last Unicorn (3.31.08)
...And that's all I can remember at the moment. If you remember more or want to suggest a new one, please do and I'll add it to the list!
PLUR!
Friday, January 11, 2008
Magic: The Gathering - Junk Diver
A wacky format I wanted to run by my Magic-playing comrades.
Junk Diver
Number of Players: 2 or more
The Gist: Make your opponent play the worst deck you can build.
The Rules: While the theme of this variant is to make everyone play the worst junk possible, the keyword is "play"; the decks need to be playable, so there are some deckbuilding guidelines.
Each deck should contain exactly 60 cards. With the exception of basic lands, you may not play more than one copy of any card. Speaking of which, this deck needs to contain exactly 25 basic lands - five of each type - no more, no less.
Each deck must have 20 creatures that attack for some damage - no "all wall" decks. Landhome creatures are also banned. All your creatures must have combined power of at least 40, so you won't be able to build a deck filled with nothing but 1/1s.
To make sure the deck has a fighting chance, five cards should be dedicated to creature removal. Good examples are Terror, Lightning Bolt and Soul Burn. These don't need to be great, but - in the spirit of fair play - each should remove a creature without too much hassle. This leaves the deck with 10 card slots to be filled with whatever you desire. Gems like Great Wall, Camel, and Avoid Fate work best. Really scrape the bottom of the barrel. Here's your chance to put Sorrow's Path in a deck!
Once the decks are built, distribute them among players randomly. Who will reign as the cream of the crap?
Ideal Decks: Just about anything your twisted minds can think of.
The Verdict: It's all about the player, not his tools. Which MacGyver among you can turn your peashooter into a bazooka?
I think I've already mentioned this format to David L., and maybe to Paul, but here it is for the rest of you! I want to play a huge Junk Diver game sometime before the end of the month!
PLUR!
Junk Diver
Number of Players: 2 or more
The Gist: Make your opponent play the worst deck you can build.
The Rules: While the theme of this variant is to make everyone play the worst junk possible, the keyword is "play"; the decks need to be playable, so there are some deckbuilding guidelines.
Each deck should contain exactly 60 cards. With the exception of basic lands, you may not play more than one copy of any card. Speaking of which, this deck needs to contain exactly 25 basic lands - five of each type - no more, no less.
Each deck must have 20 creatures that attack for some damage - no "all wall" decks. Landhome creatures are also banned. All your creatures must have combined power of at least 40, so you won't be able to build a deck filled with nothing but 1/1s.
To make sure the deck has a fighting chance, five cards should be dedicated to creature removal. Good examples are Terror, Lightning Bolt and Soul Burn. These don't need to be great, but - in the spirit of fair play - each should remove a creature without too much hassle. This leaves the deck with 10 card slots to be filled with whatever you desire. Gems like Great Wall, Camel, and Avoid Fate work best. Really scrape the bottom of the barrel. Here's your chance to put Sorrow's Path in a deck!
Once the decks are built, distribute them among players randomly. Who will reign as the cream of the crap?
Ideal Decks: Just about anything your twisted minds can think of.
The Verdict: It's all about the player, not his tools. Which MacGyver among you can turn your peashooter into a bazooka?
I think I've already mentioned this format to David L., and maybe to Paul, but here it is for the rest of you! I want to play a huge Junk Diver game sometime before the end of the month!
PLUR!
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
Preludes & Nocturnes
I'm not really a big comic book reader. I'm sure almost anyone who knows me will rightly tell you that almost all my knowledge about comic book characters and superheroes comes from the movies or from second-hand smoke exposure. So, consider it a capital-B capital-D Big Deal that I hunkered down under a blanket on the living room couch this morning and read the first volume of Sandman.
In spite of whatever Jerry (just teasing, Jerry!) may have to say about it being mainstream and trite, I rather liked it. I look forward to reading the next volume sometime.
Winter break is breaking my mind. I haven't gotten to bed before 3:30 am since Christmas day, and I haven't known the day of the week since...well, since Christmas day! (which was on a Tuesday. I remember because that struck me as being a weird day for a Christmas).
That is all.
PLUR!
In spite of whatever Jerry (just teasing, Jerry!) may have to say about it being mainstream and trite, I rather liked it. I look forward to reading the next volume sometime.
Winter break is breaking my mind. I haven't gotten to bed before 3:30 am since Christmas day, and I haven't known the day of the week since...well, since Christmas day! (which was on a Tuesday. I remember because that struck me as being a weird day for a Christmas).
That is all.
PLUR!
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