Monday, May 21, 2007
Monday meanderings
At Victory Soap, the ever acerbic and amusing Andrea mentions (among other things) an idea being floated in some European countries to abolish traffic lights and other pesky restrictions on personal freedom, all in the service of freedom and humane interaction. Right.
The Known Universe sports a photo which would be annoying if someone set it up for a college photo-essay but instead is just great. He also has a tribute to Miss Snark who is hanging up her blogging keyboard to the loud dismay of her many devoted readers. But, hey, part of the good news about blogging is that anyone can do it at any time for any reason. A logical accompanying part of the bad news would, therefore, be that anyone could stop doing it at any time for any reason (or no reason). Sad but true.
Several blogs have been writing about Richard Schikel's bizarre diatribe against bloggers. I'm tempted to link some of my favorite reactions so far, but it's playing more fairly to let any rare readers form their own opinions first. And let me know, here, if they feel so inclined.
Laura muses about John McCain's outburst in a meeting on the immigration bill and I must say I am baffled. I know his temper is famous but it reminds me of Gary Hart's foolish taunt. If you know you have a problem that the press will glom onto like that proverbial dogbone, why not be extra careful? (And should we even consider electing such a loon?)
Wonderful Seablogger is having some health issues and questions today. Please add him to your prayers or whatever you do in lieu thereof.
Another awesome photo at Paris Daily Photo from yesterday's third annual "La nuit des musées" (the night of the museums). Apparently more than 1500 museums stayed open until at least midnight and admission was free. I think I'll schedule a trip for that, one of these years.
That's it for now.
P.S. Lengthy piece and many interesting comments on this at Fresh Bilge. (Note to self: must remember to check links IN or I'll keep missing things I've spawned, such as this.)
The Known Universe sports a photo which would be annoying if someone set it up for a college photo-essay but instead is just great. He also has a tribute to Miss Snark who is hanging up her blogging keyboard to the loud dismay of her many devoted readers. But, hey, part of the good news about blogging is that anyone can do it at any time for any reason. A logical accompanying part of the bad news would, therefore, be that anyone could stop doing it at any time for any reason (or no reason). Sad but true.
Several blogs have been writing about Richard Schikel's bizarre diatribe against bloggers. I'm tempted to link some of my favorite reactions so far, but it's playing more fairly to let any rare readers form their own opinions first. And let me know, here, if they feel so inclined.
Laura muses about John McCain's outburst in a meeting on the immigration bill and I must say I am baffled. I know his temper is famous but it reminds me of Gary Hart's foolish taunt. If you know you have a problem that the press will glom onto like that proverbial dogbone, why not be extra careful? (And should we even consider electing such a loon?)
Wonderful Seablogger is having some health issues and questions today. Please add him to your prayers or whatever you do in lieu thereof.
Another awesome photo at Paris Daily Photo from yesterday's third annual "La nuit des musées" (the night of the museums). Apparently more than 1500 museums stayed open until at least midnight and admission was free. I think I'll schedule a trip for that, one of these years.
That's it for now.
P.S. Lengthy piece and many interesting comments on this at Fresh Bilge. (Note to self: must remember to check links IN or I'll keep missing things I've spawned, such as this.)
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