I listened to a very intelligent cognitive scientist on the radio last night. He explained why it’s so easy for conservative republicans to shape legislation and national climate on an issue. Apparently it’s because they talk and we listen. That’s about as simple as it can be put. Then I went to the Alternative Radio website, the folks who did the program, to look the scientist up. Turns out The Girl’s sister is studying under him. Small intellectual world. You can get to know his work here. And yes he has his own wiki.
Yesterday I bought the family sized box of cookie mix for $5. It makes 9 dozen cookies. Yeah, that’s right, 9 dozen. I’m going to make 3 dozen and put peanut butter hershey’s kisses in the middle and give them out as Halloween treats to the becostumed youth. Do you think that parents will let their kids eat something not pre-packaged? No, really, I’d like to hear your thoughts.
In case any of you were wondering what I want for Christmas I’m going to be making a links list once I get it compiled. If anyone actually buys me anything I will be pissed, because I don’t have enough money to buy gifts this year. I’m going to try to make paintings for everyone. We’ll see.
First on my Christmas list, once it’s done, will be this little guy who comes from the new hotspot for underground street fashion, Kazbah. It’s really just a subsection of the Karmaloop site.
It’s well out of my price range but damn is this stuff sleek.
In case I haven’t told any of you lately: Frankenstyles aka Stephen Keller is the greatest.
Anyone who has designed for ZooYork is pretty high in my esteem by default. Nish proves that he belongs there.
Nice site design. Nice design work. Nice.
Sights for sore minds. You might really be interested in this one.
Ever wondered what you learned in Biology? It was this. In case you get through the whole thing without understanding what’s going on: healing, it’s one of the first steps of healing.
I’ve got to go watch Adult Swim now. Because work is the best part of my day.
christa t | 30-Oct-06 at 10:53 am | Permalink
you should read lakoff’s “don’t think of an elephant” - even if you’re not a “left winger” it’s a very good (and short) explanation behind the linguistics and rhetorical framing that conservatives use to so effectively communicate what they want people to hear. it’s so simple but the dems can’t quite grasp it.
francine | 30-Oct-06 at 7:29 pm | Permalink
if you wrap the cookies in little baggies with little twisty ties and put a halloween sticker on them, they’ll look better. or maybe just more suspicious. i don’t know. i think the last thing people are worried about these days is candy anyway.
as for the xmas presents (what happened to hanukkah?), ENTER A FREAKING HAM NAME AND YOU CAN WIN ONE OR MORE PRIZES FOR FREE.
Brad | 30-Oct-06 at 8:37 pm | Permalink
I’ve never understood the rules of Ham n’ Games. Please explain them.
francine | 30-Oct-06 at 10:53 pm | Permalink
1. think of a name you would give to a honeybaked ham.
2. think of 167 more.
3. email me and tell me what they are.
4. on december 9th at the party we will announce the winners of various naming categories and the overall grand prize winner who names the 2006 ham.
5. if you win, we’ll mail you your prize.
6. it’s crazy this year because d. sedaris and michael ian black have submitted names.
7. but you won’t be competing against them.
Brad | 31-Oct-06 at 7:07 am | Permalink
8. Why the hell not? Just because they are comedic giants and I am a library employee? Stupid comedic class system.
francine | 31-Oct-06 at 7:18 am | Permalink
no because we created a special category for them called “nomination-by-tangential-acquaintance” but thinking about it, you’d fit right in there as well. i guess the less people in one category, the better chance you have to win a prize in a separate, less populated category.
maybe we need to create another one called “ashley’s-blog-friends.”
Richard Delicious | 31-Oct-06 at 3:00 pm | Permalink
If you spend 10 minutes a day reading or listening to what the Dems are actually saying, is it any wonder that the GOP will retain control of the gov despite a slew screw ups, scandals, and deception?
Kerry’s latest hit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLuMWiQ6r2o might echo what some people are thinking, but here’s a clue jackass, don’t say it on TV if you plan on running for public office.