"From this hour I ordain myself loos'd of limits and imaginary lines, going where I list, my own master total and absolute, Listening to others, considering well what they say, Pausing, searching, receiving, contemplating, Gently, but with undeniable will, divesting myself of the holds that would hold me."
Walt Whitman (1819-92)
"When I look back now over my life and call to mind what I might have had simply for taking and did not take, my heart is like to break."
Akhenaton (d. c.1354 BC)
And now, the current weather, from some random person we pulled off the street:
Sunday, August 29, 2004
Razorblade in that Apple?
Blogger has placed a new "navbar" up at the top of the page. On the right side, it has a "Next Blog" button.
Do NOT click it!!!
Chances are very slim that you will find yourself on a blog that won't be objectionable to you. There are also reports of people clicking on it and landing on a malicious page that attempted to download a virus to their computer.
Thanks to Marguerite for the tip on this! If you simply MUST click on something, try her blog. You'll feel right at home, like a member of the family, when you read her warm writing style and insightful comments and anecdotes.
Deadly Omission According to a poll, Brits are tired of the Seven Deadly Sins (anger, envy, gluttony, greed, lust, sloth and pride), which were first outlined by Pope Gregory the Great in the 6th Century. The poll finds people want to replace most of them — especially lust, though most are OK with greed being listed. The top replacement suggestions: adultery, bigotry, cruelty, dishonesty, hypocrisy, and selfishness. (London Times) ...Damn them, they forgot stupidity again! Available in This is True: Book Collection Vol. 11
