I hate it when I can't think of anything to write about. I hate it for myself and even more for you, my loyal reader(s). If I can't inform, entertain or motivate you in some way, then I've failed as a blogger. You deserve more than just plain blogger slobber, and it is my duty as a writer to ensure you receive information that is useful and inspirational. That implies a challenge. By your reluctance to comment on what you read here, I must conclude that what you are viewing is perceived as pure literary landfill.
It is time for me to become a real writer, so I can relay to you (my busy worker bee) what I see as important in what is happening in the world today. And I must not take this task lightly and become a joker instead of a reporter. However, that is for you to decide, for it is you that is important, and I, am your loyal servant. (BTW I don't think it's such a bad thing being a joker. In my opinion, it's better than a arrogant know it all. Oh god, I hope I am never perceived like that).
So what happened today? Well I went to Kanata and met with our group; the CleanTech Task Force. Not a whole lot of progress, but we are getting very close to having a website published. We discussed a number of items including the "Go Green Expo" which took place on the weekend at Landsdowne Park. It was free and a large number of vendors were there, selling everything from hemp seed crackers to photo voltaic solar panels. It was a big success from my point of view, as the place was packed on Saturday (the day I went) and on Sunday as well, I found out, after talking with another member of our CTTF who was there both days.
In tonight's news, President Obama gave a press conference in prime time on TV. He read from a teleprompter to start off with, and I noticed a couple of times when he hesitated on the wording. He did much better with the questions posed by the press members who were selected to ask questions, although CNN senior reporter Ed Henry may have got a short reply when he posed a follow up question. He asked why it took so much time for the president to respond to the news about millions of dollars in AIG bonuses being given to senior executives in the company. The president said abruptly to Henry, that it was because he wanted a couple of days to think about it, so he would know himself, what he was talking about. I'm guessing he did okay, but I will leave the decision up to the experts (pro and con) to fight this one out.
He did very well on a phone call to the space station with some unexpected humour, including a comment about the speed of the ship going 17,000 mph. He said he was happy that the commander of the ship was using a hand's free phone.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Monday, March 23, 2009
I was just sitting here, and a blog come out
Not much excitement today, which is kind of normal, and besides, it is Monday.
A lot of conservatives are criticizing Barack Obama for laughing too much during a "Sixty Minutes" interview last night. I suppose they're right (no pun intended), and we should expect him to be grim faced and solemn during these tough economic times. Really? I don't think so. These conservative folks are depressed because they lost the big election, and they just can't get over it. It is commonly referred to in immature terms as being a "sore loser" Nah nah nah nah nah...
I like anyone who can smile under stress and the US president is showing he's pretty damn good at it. In fact, he can laugh his ass off and it won't bother me one bit, on one condition; that he's successful at positively affecting the economy. Pres Obama's smiling doesn't affect the stock market, but coincidentally the DOW Jones Industrial Average gained 497 points today. That's big. Now the experts say the reason for the market's gain is due to news that the Federal government is planning to partner with private investors to buy up more than a trillion dollars in toxic bank loans. If you believe in superstition, then when Obama smiles, the result is that the economy soars.
Smiling helps, so for all the sad right wing conservatives who are big fans of Rush Limbaugh and hoping Obama will fail, please, I beg of you, just take a deep breath and try to force out a tiny smile. You might just feel better, but be careful; it's believed to be contagious.
A lot of conservatives are criticizing Barack Obama for laughing too much during a "Sixty Minutes" interview last night. I suppose they're right (no pun intended), and we should expect him to be grim faced and solemn during these tough economic times. Really? I don't think so. These conservative folks are depressed because they lost the big election, and they just can't get over it. It is commonly referred to in immature terms as being a "sore loser" Nah nah nah nah nah...
I like anyone who can smile under stress and the US president is showing he's pretty damn good at it. In fact, he can laugh his ass off and it won't bother me one bit, on one condition; that he's successful at positively affecting the economy. Pres Obama's smiling doesn't affect the stock market, but coincidentally the DOW Jones Industrial Average gained 497 points today. That's big. Now the experts say the reason for the market's gain is due to news that the Federal government is planning to partner with private investors to buy up more than a trillion dollars in toxic bank loans. If you believe in superstition, then when Obama smiles, the result is that the economy soars.
Smiling helps, so for all the sad right wing conservatives who are big fans of Rush Limbaugh and hoping Obama will fail, please, I beg of you, just take a deep breath and try to force out a tiny smile. You might just feel better, but be careful; it's believed to be contagious.
Saturday, March 21, 2009
A blog is a beautiful thing to waste
When I have nothing valuable to contribute to society, I write about it here. It's my way of giving the most I can with the least amount of material. Somewhat surprising, I find that writing about nothing actually takes a large amount of effort. Sometimes I'll sit here for days(sorry I mean minutes) at a time just staring at the computer screen, waiting for the creative process to take place. Blogging can be beautiful, since it allows you to express your deepest thoughts and share them with others who aren't the least bit interested.
Blogging is also a way to unwind when the brain is full of stuffed up thoughts. Purging the system by flushing out the gobbledygook is an important function of blogging. When I think about it, pointless blogging is the opposite of mind control; yes, what we might call; mind out of control.
Blogging is also a way to unwind when the brain is full of stuffed up thoughts. Purging the system by flushing out the gobbledygook is an important function of blogging. When I think about it, pointless blogging is the opposite of mind control; yes, what we might call; mind out of control.
Friday, March 20, 2009
It was Thursday just a little while ago
Today is Thursday pronounced Thur-s-day not "Thirsty." Okay, why am I telling you how to pronounce this. Truthfully, there's no point to this kind of logic and it could actually backfire, when you start saying; who is this guy and why does he think he's an expert in the spoken word. Actually I'm using this technique as filler because if nothing is written here, you would be staring at a blank page.
Let's talk about the word "assume" for a minute. As long as I can recall, the word assume has been used over and over again, and I have personally used it frequently, not thinking much about it. A few years ago, I used the word assume at work and was chastised by someone saying to me; "You should never assume anything, because you know what they say about the word assume; it can make an "ass" out of "u" and "me." I'm not sure that even makes any sense, but I understood it to mean I did something wrong by "assuming." So here's my question. If we aren't supposed to assume, what are we supposed to do if we don't know the answer? How can we ever have an opinion, because that's all that assuming is; an opinion. It might be an educated opinion or a shot in the dark, but it's still assuming. Anything other than the actual truth is an opinion or an assumption isn't it? Our whole life is a series of assumptions, so we must "assume" it's acceptable. I hate someone telling me I shouldn't assume, which you can probably tell by now, I assume.
Let's talk about the word "assume" for a minute. As long as I can recall, the word assume has been used over and over again, and I have personally used it frequently, not thinking much about it. A few years ago, I used the word assume at work and was chastised by someone saying to me; "You should never assume anything, because you know what they say about the word assume; it can make an "ass" out of "u" and "me." I'm not sure that even makes any sense, but I understood it to mean I did something wrong by "assuming." So here's my question. If we aren't supposed to assume, what are we supposed to do if we don't know the answer? How can we ever have an opinion, because that's all that assuming is; an opinion. It might be an educated opinion or a shot in the dark, but it's still assuming. Anything other than the actual truth is an opinion or an assumption isn't it? Our whole life is a series of assumptions, so we must "assume" it's acceptable. I hate someone telling me I shouldn't assume, which you can probably tell by now, I assume.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
It's Wednesday not Wensday
No one I know pronounces Wednesday like Wed-nes-day. Everyone I know and everyone I don't know, pronounces Wednesday like Wens-day. It's easier to say Wens-day than Wednesday. And then there are people who must correct your pronunciation; "You know, Karl, it's pronounced WED-NES-DAY not Wensday" Okay not everyday people, but still there's enough of them around to keep you leery of saying Wednesday out loud amongst a group of strangers. What kind of people need to get upset over this almost silent d anyhow?
I'm wondering if it's possible to change Wednesday into Wensday for the sake of freedom of easier speech. How do names of days and months get changed? Who does it and how long does it take? Do you think it's something voters can vote on? Do you have to get a petition going. If it's a long drawn out process, forget it, it's probably not worth the effort. One thing I'll promise to do is to keep on saying Wensday incorrectly while spelling it properly.
Just can't please everybody.
I'm wondering if it's possible to change Wednesday into Wensday for the sake of freedom of easier speech. How do names of days and months get changed? Who does it and how long does it take? Do you think it's something voters can vote on? Do you have to get a petition going. If it's a long drawn out process, forget it, it's probably not worth the effort. One thing I'll promise to do is to keep on saying Wensday incorrectly while spelling it properly.
Just can't please everybody.
When Tuesday turns into Today
Today is Tuesday. For a little fun, try taking out the "s" from Tue-s-day and see what it sounds like. Does it sound like to-day, funny huh? Is this just coincidence or is there something very mystical happening here?
You many not believe me, but this blog is actually posted on Wednesday and not on Tuesday as the title suggests. There is a reason for this, and it isn't because I had intentions of misleading you. It's really because I started writing this on Tuesday but left it for awhile, while I switched my focus to finishing a cartoon to go along with my Newsvine.com article. Well the cartoon is pretty well finished, but the article isn't even close to being completed. The article is about how to tell if you are a Newsvine junkie. It's supposed to be funny and I'm not, which means it will require lots of effort. I might get it done in the next day or so, and maybe even post the link here, if you're interested.
Now I must take a break and try and figure out how to reset my watch so it matches the change in daylight savings time from a week or so ago. I haven't worn it since then and today I realized I lost the instructions so I'll be spending way too much time trying to adjust the time. My life is full of challenges.
You many not believe me, but this blog is actually posted on Wednesday and not on Tuesday as the title suggests. There is a reason for this, and it isn't because I had intentions of misleading you. It's really because I started writing this on Tuesday but left it for awhile, while I switched my focus to finishing a cartoon to go along with my Newsvine.com article. Well the cartoon is pretty well finished, but the article isn't even close to being completed. The article is about how to tell if you are a Newsvine junkie. It's supposed to be funny and I'm not, which means it will require lots of effort. I might get it done in the next day or so, and maybe even post the link here, if you're interested.
Now I must take a break and try and figure out how to reset my watch so it matches the change in daylight savings time from a week or so ago. I haven't worn it since then and today I realized I lost the instructions so I'll be spending way too much time trying to adjust the time. My life is full of challenges.
Monday, March 16, 2009
Monday, Monday
Welcome to the work week. I probably would be more depressed if I actually had to go to work today.
When someone has nothing to write about, it usually turns out like something you are presently reading. Of course you never know when the writer can say or think of something profound, so it is worth reading a little bit further on, in hopes of gaining some value out of this time investment.
Value, such as important advice on how to deal with your financial situation. Well I've always been compelled to help people, so here goes. Save your money, quit spending it. You worked hard for your money; so save it, don't give it away to anyone you don't know. If someone asks you to invest your money into a get rich scheme, be very wary. Ask them to loan you some money first, and then you'll gladly invest it, then see how eager they are to do so. Trust no one, especially me. Thanks.
When someone has nothing to write about, it usually turns out like something you are presently reading. Of course you never know when the writer can say or think of something profound, so it is worth reading a little bit further on, in hopes of gaining some value out of this time investment.
Value, such as important advice on how to deal with your financial situation. Well I've always been compelled to help people, so here goes. Save your money, quit spending it. You worked hard for your money; so save it, don't give it away to anyone you don't know. If someone asks you to invest your money into a get rich scheme, be very wary. Ask them to loan you some money first, and then you'll gladly invest it, then see how eager they are to do so. Trust no one, especially me. Thanks.
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Sunday's are Monday's pretending to be Saturdays
Wow it's Sunday and the sun is shining; is that a coincidence? Well this must be a sign of Spring, because the sun is out and the temperature is above freezing. It's been a long winter, but soon I'll be opening the glass patio doors and letting the dust fly outside.
It's just about time for spring cleaning too, as it will be on so many people's minds. For me, it'll mean cleaning the carpet, the refrigerator, toaster and definitely both my ears. Can't leave that last one too long.
It's just about time for spring cleaning too, as it will be on so many people's minds. For me, it'll mean cleaning the carpet, the refrigerator, toaster and definitely both my ears. Can't leave that last one too long.
Hiding behind the blog
If this is your first visit here, then you must be wondering why there isn't a lot of traffic to this page. You are probably saying to yourself; "This is like finding a gold mine, I mean, there's so much humour here, and no one else around to read it. I can't believe I have it all to myself. I'm not telling anybody else about this blog, because if I do, then a whole bunch of misfits will come here and make rude comments, then the guy who writes this fabulous material, will get all upset and quit blogging."
Yep that's probably what you're thinking right now, and that's a good reason not to tell anyone else about this blog. Make me a promise before you leave, that you won't tell anyone else about this blog and we'll keep it our little secret. Now remember; this is just between us, okay?
Yep that's probably what you're thinking right now, and that's a good reason not to tell anyone else about this blog. Make me a promise before you leave, that you won't tell anyone else about this blog and we'll keep it our little secret. Now remember; this is just between us, okay?
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