The fortunate thing about having little to do on a Wednesday afternoon is that it allows one to take a nap as well as watch some mindless television. Then there’s the time one can spend perusing the internet. Perusing the internet is great: it’s informative, and funny, and though-provoking; right now, it’s that last quality [...]
Entries from April 2009
April 27, 2009
when help becomes hurt, or dependence incorporated
It’s been quite some time since I gave African aid and the issues surrounding it much thought; perhaps too long, really. I used to be all too happy to debate the benefits and downfalls of giving financial aid to the world’s poorest countries, and I was, at one time, completely dedicated to spreading the word [...]
April 27, 2009
life-changing coffee
I regularly drink Starbucks coffee. It’s true. I used to wonder about the politics involved with coffee, but I have quit that. I have bigger fish to fry, and coffee is not my hot-button issue.
Meanwhile, I do wonder about the things that Starbucks chooses to put on their coffee cups. You know, those “The Way [...]
April 21, 2009
I just got lost
I might be totally behind in having discovered this (I’m pretty sure I am, actually), but I couldn’t help but post it. Coldplay and Jay-Z have made my night with this re-jigging of Lost! The percussion on the track had me hooked on the first listen, but the live version makes me want to marry [...]
April 18, 2009
the Hurt Locker
I have never — and I really mean, never — been so anxious to see a war movie as I am to see this one.
The Hurt Locker
April 9, 2009
on hate
I find it remarkable that there are still people in the world who would see expressions of love extinguished before they even have the chance to ignite.
I find it bothersome that there are still people in the world who would see the fulfillment of happiness and joy angrily and forcibly stamped upon and beaten, with [...]
