"They banned pasta because it caused skepticism." That's from from the Quantz "dinosaur" comic strip. (I find this hilarious. Perhaps then, pasta is brain food - I find skepticism to be a direct correlate of intelligence.)
From Jane's Strategy Page: "the Canadian troops have been particularly effective against the Taliban." (Interesting. What is it that makes the Canucks effective, as opposed to the US?)
From Lawdog - "I wish I knew how to teach people to see rather than just look -- I rather think I could make a fortune at it." (Oh yes. I often wonder how the human race managed to survive, since I see little evidence of situational awareness. If there were real predators out there, most of humanity would be long gone.)
And from George Carlin (the comedian/comic, who I worked with many moons ago): "The paradox of our time in history is that we have taller buildings but shorter tempers, wider freeways , but narrower viewpoints. We spend more, but have less, we buy more, but enjoy less. We have bigger houses and smaller families, more conveniences, but less time. We have more degrees but less sense, more knowledge, but less judgment, more experts, yet more problems, more medicine, but less wellness." (Sounds like George has been reading Ecclesiastes again. Who woulda thunk it? Solomon basically got it right.)
Saturday, May 05, 2007
ASpie Suggestions
A little something (precis'd) from What Would John Wayne Do? http://churchoftheduke.blogspot.com
I think it very appropriate for ASpie perusal. Never mind NT's.
1. It's okay to be scared. There's nothing inherently wrong with fear...It's what you do with that fear that defines you - if you allow your fear to dominate you and keep you from reaching for things that you want, that's when you have really lost.
2. If you fail, don't fail to learn...failing to learn from your lack of success only compounds your failure. Not only did you not accomplish your goal, but you didn't end up any smarter.
3. Your word is all you have. A lot of things can be taken from you; but your ability to inspire trust in others, to literally have your word be your bond is something that no one can take from you. However, it is very easy for you take that from yourself.
4. Character is what you do when no one is looking.
5. Certain things are worth fighting and dying for. It's up to you as an individual to decide what they are for you.
6. Finally, your family comes first.
A useful manifesto. At least for a start.
I think it very appropriate for ASpie perusal. Never mind NT's.
1. It's okay to be scared. There's nothing inherently wrong with fear...It's what you do with that fear that defines you - if you allow your fear to dominate you and keep you from reaching for things that you want, that's when you have really lost.
2. If you fail, don't fail to learn...failing to learn from your lack of success only compounds your failure. Not only did you not accomplish your goal, but you didn't end up any smarter.
3. Your word is all you have. A lot of things can be taken from you; but your ability to inspire trust in others, to literally have your word be your bond is something that no one can take from you. However, it is very easy for you take that from yourself.
4. Character is what you do when no one is looking.
5. Certain things are worth fighting and dying for. It's up to you as an individual to decide what they are for you.
6. Finally, your family comes first.
A useful manifesto. At least for a start.
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