There is no such thing on earth as an uninteresting subject; the only thing that can exist is an uninterested person. - G.K. Chesterton
I’ve packed away quite a bit of food in the last month. As a result, I feel like crap…or at least how crap would feel if it was aware that it was crap at all. Anyway, you get the idea.
So, we’re winding down the year 2005, and I’m still waiting on my flying [...]
How do you fight apathy? Any suggestions?
Sincerely,
The Teachers of America
Student: Hey,um…now where do french people live again?
Me: If you don’t tell me where the french live, I’m going to pick this desk up and beat myself in the head with it.
Student: Um…is it…Italy?
Me: *stares*
Student: …..I don’t know.
Me: Where do Amercians live?
Student: United States
Me: United States of?
Student: America
Me: Where do Europeans live?
Student: Uh…I dont’ know.
Me: [...]
Sugar and spice and everything nice. That’s what soylent green is made of. It’s made of people…PEOPLE I TELL YOU! Not to worry though. Charlton Heston has warned the authorities and joined the NRA. So I’m pretty sure Hormel is listening.
Speaking of meat products and firearms, it’s hunting season. [...]
Hey, who likes meat? I know I do. And what goes better with meat than your good china? Did you know that the word “china” comes from the greek word “frayil” meaning “expensively under-used?” It’s true! Ask any high school math teacher with a master’s degree and they’ll tell you. [...]
Criticism sure is fun, don’t you agree? What better way to make yourself seem discerning and yet not have to do anything other than criticism itself? Maybe gossiping comes close to the same satisfaction, but without all that pesky prequisite listening time you have to put in before you open your mouth. [...]
Better late than never
Seven Things to Do Before I Die (Lord willing):
1. Finish telling the story of GravyBoy.
2. Do a full-length animated movie.
3. Compose a piece of music and have it performed by an orchestra.
4. Visit Scotland, Ireland, and New Zealand.
5. Make a living doing all this creative stuff that occupies my mind most of [...]
I’m working on filling out the “seven things” blog that Alisa passd on to me. I’m not quite done yet, but felt the need to put something up here since it’s a new month.
This new month has brought with it the promise of a week and a half off work, the [...]