Funny thing; a special guest on the evening news brought back memories of my first effort to Dance, as opposed to jumping around in a genetic response to fiddle music. In town, for a concert, Chubby Checker. And yes, he still teaches the Twist.
posted in education | Comments Off on Twist a bit | 313 words
Welcome to party town. I’m a little short on capital letters right now, but given the start of Carnaval two nights ago, I should be able to find some extras, once the tourists are through with them.
posted in travel | Comments Off on A particular class of tourist | 263 words
Sometimes, all it takes is a decent format. MP3 is one. EPUB is another. A way to make media fit the player, rather than requiring a plethora of gadgets to get around the idiotic notion that the consumer won’t notice.
posted in computing | Comments Off on Standards | 256 words
Another week over, almost another month. No big deal; there are more to come. I wonder if (some day in the future) I’ll miss the routine.
posted in economy | Comments Off on Anticipation of relaxation | 252 words
Contrary to what the advertising industry tells you, the best thing on TV is not the ads. I’ve tried the model “with” and the model “without”, and in the absence…
posted in Idol | Comments Off on Double header on my time | 251 words
Over the last twenty-five years, I’ve waited for a lot of public transport. Tonight, for the first time, I stood on the wrong side of the street and learned that there is a consequence. The bus didn’t make an exception.
posted in travel | Comments Off on In the wrong place at the wrong time | 256 words
Never doubt it, not for a minute. The rich aren’t like you and me. They don’t think of themselves in the same way.
posted in economy | Comments Off on Buying devotion | 268 words
Let’s play the “What’s it like outside?” game. The one that goes “wet vs dry”, and “hot vs cold”. I’d throw in “windy vs calm”, but that only matters when you can’t keep a straight face in the draft. Today, the local weather service page made things clear; it was cold enough to make one believe in the mitts and tuque fashion statement.
posted in Wx | Comments Off on Exhorting myself to think warming thoughts | 270 words
Be still, my beating heart! I am running on adrenalin, riding my unstoppable armchair. Sorry, that’s a blended confusion between my life and this afternoon’s movie feature.
posted in music | Comments Off on Never abandon your moving locomotive | 260 words
And in the end, he said what had to be said, and everyone applauded. Around the world.
Tonight, the king spoke to me; across the years and the ocean wide. He overcame his fear, looked the monster in its eye and delivered his text, as if he’d been born to the role. And I believed him. We’ve just finished watching The King’s Speech, starring Colin Firth. I had read the reviews, had an idea of the basic premise, went willingly into the fray. And came out pleased.
posted in media | Comments Off on Listen to the words, above all else | 258 words
