Showing posts with label Fun. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fun. Show all posts
Sunday, July 04, 2010
Library of Congress YouTube Channel
The Library of Congress has uploaded hundreds of historical videos of New York City to their YouTube channel. This one is of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Parade down Fifth Avenue. It was taken in 1902. Kind of fun to watch these old videos!
Monday, July 20, 2009
Why Go to Mars?
I've heard this question many times lately. Why should we go to Mars? There are so many other things that our nations money should be spent on. We should be creating jobs, feeding the hungry, funding health care, and any number of other good causes that the money could be spent on. I agree, there will always be other, more worthwhile causes for our spending.
But I say, despite all the things we could be spending our money on, there is nothing better than funding a manned mission to Mars. As a people, we have adventure in our blood. The first inhabitants of North America walked across the Bering Strait. Granted, they were probably just looking for a better place to live. But whatever their motivation, they were explorers.
The Europeans who sailed thousands of miles across open ocean in tiny ships were driven by the hearts of explorers. The need to see what was out there. If they happened to find a way to profit from their adventure, that would be icing on the cake.
Then there were the explorers who were willing to take their chances to settle the most western regions of our nation. It didn't matter that there were savages to battle or strange weather patterns to endure or hard land to tame and farm. The promise of adventure and a better life for their families pushed them forward.
Now, what is left for the adventurers soul that lives in all of us? The spirit passed down from generation to generation longs for the thrill of the unknown. The nation was enthralled as the astronauts walked on the moon forty years ago. For all these years, we've waited for the next great exploration, a manned mission to Mars. Cost isn't an issue. In fact, this exploration would create jobs, probably contribute new technologies, and would most assuredly stir a pride that has become dormant in the people of our nation. As a side benefit, perhaps we could start a journey that will lead us to another inhabitable planet. A planet that we could migrate to if ours ever becomes imperiled. So, again I ask, why go to Mars?
Because We Can!
But I say, despite all the things we could be spending our money on, there is nothing better than funding a manned mission to Mars. As a people, we have adventure in our blood. The first inhabitants of North America walked across the Bering Strait. Granted, they were probably just looking for a better place to live. But whatever their motivation, they were explorers.
The Europeans who sailed thousands of miles across open ocean in tiny ships were driven by the hearts of explorers. The need to see what was out there. If they happened to find a way to profit from their adventure, that would be icing on the cake.
Then there were the explorers who were willing to take their chances to settle the most western regions of our nation. It didn't matter that there were savages to battle or strange weather patterns to endure or hard land to tame and farm. The promise of adventure and a better life for their families pushed them forward.
Now, what is left for the adventurers soul that lives in all of us? The spirit passed down from generation to generation longs for the thrill of the unknown. The nation was enthralled as the astronauts walked on the moon forty years ago. For all these years, we've waited for the next great exploration, a manned mission to Mars. Cost isn't an issue. In fact, this exploration would create jobs, probably contribute new technologies, and would most assuredly stir a pride that has become dormant in the people of our nation. As a side benefit, perhaps we could start a journey that will lead us to another inhabitable planet. A planet that we could migrate to if ours ever becomes imperiled. So, again I ask, why go to Mars?
Because We Can!
Monday, January 05, 2009
Unrealized Touch
It happens with the ones your closest to. They may never even realize it. The brush of fingers on your back as they walk by. A glance that catches your eye. The touch of hands that reach for the popcorn at the same time. Shifted body weight that makes a foot touch yours while watching a movie. All movements that bring us closer together. That say you are mine. That begin in the subconscious and make it out to be realized, without even realizing it.
Monday, October 27, 2008
Married In London
I've always liked Janis Ian. Just heard this one. Thought it was fun, and so true!
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
The Royale
I'm sitting at the bar of the Royale waiting for our takeout order. This place is great. The bartender knows what I drink. Just kind of shoots the shit while I wait. It's the corner bar like CHEERS we all look for. Just bought "Southside for Obama" t-shirts. Will probably come here tomorrow night for the dabate.
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Summer Rain
There's nothing like a good thunderstorm in July. Fireworks on the 4th don't compare to the lightening show in the clouds. The thunder rolls and resonates, competing well with any bass booster on the planet. Then the air begins to cool. And you know that in only minutes, there will be rain, possibly a downpour.
Couple this phenomenom with a night at the Muny and you have the makings of a fun walk back to the car. The rain was coming down in sheets, running down my face, and getting in my eyes. It tasted sweet and cool. But the most fun was the puddles. They formed quickly. Those small oasis of fun that gather in the concrete just waiting to be jumped in. So yes, after a wonderful performance that was cut oh so short, we had a grand time enjoying the show after the show.
Couple this phenomenom with a night at the Muny and you have the makings of a fun walk back to the car. The rain was coming down in sheets, running down my face, and getting in my eyes. It tasted sweet and cool. But the most fun was the puddles. They formed quickly. Those small oasis of fun that gather in the concrete just waiting to be jumped in. So yes, after a wonderful performance that was cut oh so short, we had a grand time enjoying the show after the show.
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Silly Putty
We're all just kids at heart. I remember when I was a kid Ioved the Sunday funnies. When I finished reading them, I would pull out the Silly Putty and transfer the cartoon images to it. Then I would stretch the faces to make them even funnier than they were to start with.
I think we do that today with politicians. They tend to say some outrageous things sometimes. In an effort to understand what they were really trying to say, we start discussing them with people. By the time we think we have it, we have really only managed to stretch what they said into what we are sure they really meant to say considering what they have said and done in the past. I think it's time we start listening to what they actually say instead of what we think they meant to say. Stop using mental Silly Putty.
By the way, I found what I call adult silly putty. It's a version of a stress ball, comes in different colors, and is really fun. It's sold by a company called Crazy Aaron's Putty World.
I think we do that today with politicians. They tend to say some outrageous things sometimes. In an effort to understand what they were really trying to say, we start discussing them with people. By the time we think we have it, we have really only managed to stretch what they said into what we are sure they really meant to say considering what they have said and done in the past. I think it's time we start listening to what they actually say instead of what we think they meant to say. Stop using mental Silly Putty.
By the way, I found what I call adult silly putty. It's a version of a stress ball, comes in different colors, and is really fun. It's sold by a company called Crazy Aaron's Putty World.
Thursday, May 08, 2008
And Now - For a Commercial Break . . .
In this highly charged political we are living in, it is sometimes nice to sit back and take a breath. Every now and then, even watch a commercial that you might forward through on your TIVO. For a bit of a laugh, I've found this spoof of the Bud Light Hello guy. This one happens to have a gay theme to it. Enjoy!
Disclaimer: This parody is not a production of Anheuser-Busch.
Disclaimer: This parody is not a production of Anheuser-Busch.
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