This was done when a certain Pica pica was drinking gallons of java to cope with odd work hours.
31 July 2009
By PUNGUIN and Copyright (c) 2009 Boopi's Millions, Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
This was done when a certain Pica pica was drinking gallons of java to cope with odd work hours.
26 July 2009
Scooter (left) and Brutus...
They're outside and barking at me... even though I'd let them out just a minute before. Short memories, I guess.
25 July 2009
"Minority Report"
http://www.metacritic.com/video/titles/minorityreport
I have seen this at least six times and I still marvel. Good writing, good acting - even from Tom Cruise, of all people - and good special effects. I'm not much of a chase or fight fan so I thought those scenes could have been trimmed but Samantha Morton in the window seat still makes me tear up after several viewings.
The plot is thought-provoking, too.
If they were to re-release this to theaters, I would probably go for the first time in 25 years.
The John Williams score is good but a little intrusive in spots. To be fair, that's probably not his decision and Spielberg/Williams scores are often a bit too loud.
Still, this is a great movie.
I have seen this at least six times and I still marvel. Good writing, good acting - even from Tom Cruise, of all people - and good special effects. I'm not much of a chase or fight fan so I thought those scenes could have been trimmed but Samantha Morton in the window seat still makes me tear up after several viewings.
The plot is thought-provoking, too.
If they were to re-release this to theaters, I would probably go for the first time in 25 years.
The John Williams score is good but a little intrusive in spots. To be fair, that's probably not his decision and Spielberg/Williams scores are often a bit too loud.
Still, this is a great movie.
21 July 2009
16 July 2009
15 July 2009
Flying to Hull for some groovy Magpie crepes!!! Yum.
Illustration is Copyright (c) 2006 - 2009 Karen Petrasko. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
I love this whimsical picture.
14 July 2009
12 July 2009
I'll be damned!
I just realized something. One of my Contacts dropped me because of my political views. I think that's a first.
Apparently she's going into "social work." I'm sure there are lots of people with "good intentions" in that field but I noted on her Site that "the best social program is a private sector job." I refuse to apologize for such beliefs. Nothing teaches you more about the real world than work in the real world. People who are in the middle of our insanely wasteful governments who think they have much understanding of the real world are sadly deluded. Many of them go from the unreal world of the campus to the even more unreal world of government.
It's interesting MOST OF THE PLANET is fleeing wasteful socialism but the States are hurtling to it.
Baffling...
Will emissaries from Russia some day have to teach us the virtues of free enterprise?
Here's a sincere question the socialists need to consider: What are you going to do when there's no one left to tax? What will happen if the motivators, producers, leaders, and creators just give up?
Think about it.
If you want to hear a passionate defense of free markets and small governments, ask any refugee from a socialist state. Most of them think Americans are demented for experimenting with the worst aspects of socialism.
A system that punishes productivity with high taxes and rewards failure with subsidies will always eventually collapse. You don't have to be a genius to figure that out. SOMEONE HAS TO DO THE THINKING. SOMEONE HAS TO DO THE WORK.
What happens if all the truly productive and creative people leave?
Think about it.
I just don't understand people who think good intentions are enough and who think you're mean or selfish if you point out the fact their ideas don't work in the real world. I group those folks with those who can't see that voting for a person because of his skin color is just as racist as voting against a person because of his color.
When I was younger one of the most cynical ideas I heard was politicians want our schools to be lousy. The more I live, the more I see the real possibility that may be true for some. If our schools produced people who thought clearly and had practical intelligence, how many of our current government leaders would have jobs?
The people who benefit the most from government programs are the people who run them.
I am a great believer in helping others help themselves. This should be done through family and friends first; private charities second; and local or state government last. I'm not sure there should be ANY social programs on the national level. There are too many redundancies at that point.
There is no reason money spent to help others can't be spent wisely and efficiently.
But... I'm thinking of moving. It appears the voters respond to emotion and cliches. Maybe it's better in Canada or Ireland. At least their corporate taxes are lower.
Apparently she's going into "social work." I'm sure there are lots of people with "good intentions" in that field but I noted on her Site that "the best social program is a private sector job." I refuse to apologize for such beliefs. Nothing teaches you more about the real world than work in the real world. People who are in the middle of our insanely wasteful governments who think they have much understanding of the real world are sadly deluded. Many of them go from the unreal world of the campus to the even more unreal world of government.
It's interesting MOST OF THE PLANET is fleeing wasteful socialism but the States are hurtling to it.
Baffling...
Will emissaries from Russia some day have to teach us the virtues of free enterprise?
Here's a sincere question the socialists need to consider: What are you going to do when there's no one left to tax? What will happen if the motivators, producers, leaders, and creators just give up?
Think about it.
If you want to hear a passionate defense of free markets and small governments, ask any refugee from a socialist state. Most of them think Americans are demented for experimenting with the worst aspects of socialism.
A system that punishes productivity with high taxes and rewards failure with subsidies will always eventually collapse. You don't have to be a genius to figure that out. SOMEONE HAS TO DO THE THINKING. SOMEONE HAS TO DO THE WORK.
What happens if all the truly productive and creative people leave?
Think about it.
I just don't understand people who think good intentions are enough and who think you're mean or selfish if you point out the fact their ideas don't work in the real world. I group those folks with those who can't see that voting for a person because of his skin color is just as racist as voting against a person because of his color.
When I was younger one of the most cynical ideas I heard was politicians want our schools to be lousy. The more I live, the more I see the real possibility that may be true for some. If our schools produced people who thought clearly and had practical intelligence, how many of our current government leaders would have jobs?
The people who benefit the most from government programs are the people who run them.
I am a great believer in helping others help themselves. This should be done through family and friends first; private charities second; and local or state government last. I'm not sure there should be ANY social programs on the national level. There are too many redundancies at that point.
There is no reason money spent to help others can't be spent wisely and efficiently.
But... I'm thinking of moving. It appears the voters respond to emotion and cliches. Maybe it's better in Canada or Ireland. At least their corporate taxes are lower.
Triffid's sting...
I see what you mean, Magpie!
There are a few incredible flower types in Richmond. Some of the foliage is surprisingly tropical because it gets so bloody humid here.
Dear Reader: That's an illustration of a fictional plant.
11 July 2009
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