Archive for August, 2003

new aunts

I noticed I lack the ability to speak powefully, forcifully, or with any conviction at all. Part of this stems from the fact that I am a big weenie. The other reason is probably my distaste for unqualifeid generalizations.

The good orators know that the power in speech lies in concise, direct statements. They would say: “It is impossible to launch that rocket”; where as in my world, that would sound something like: “Under current analysis, it seems very unlikely to launch that rocket with these conditions.”

I guess I am paralyzed by nuanced speech. Which on further thought, does not seem like too bad of a thing. I like having careful thoughts and delicate opinions on matters. It makes me feel special and smrt.

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we invented the compass, stirrups, and the dehydration

I just made instant noodle ramen for lunch. Looking at the label, it was 2270mg of sodium. For the record that is 95% of the Daily Value perscribed by the FDA. This techological marvel even comes in its own disposable styrofoam bowl.

This little item perfectly represents the artifices of our modern world. I would like to bury it in a time capsule and allow the future to glimpse at it. I’m sure it would last.

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