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2 days ago
in suburban murals on non-breaking space
Around here, they paint old service stations grey - for some reason. I like this better.
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howard
I've noticed that phenomenon in Jersey, but I didn't think it was an official protocol. now it's got me wondering. whatever the case, I agree -- this does have a slightly more positive effect on my senses.
3 days ago
in inclusivity on non-breaking space
Most of my blog guests are Google searching for "Paula Creamer's hairy arms" or "Man with the smallest penis." It's a classy bunch!
Most of them should take a step outside and look in. :)
Most of them should take a step outside and look in. :)
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howard
are those just examples or are they inspired by actual keyword searches? ;)
when I do actually check in with Google Analytics, I usually don't notice the keywords people used to find the site, but occasionally they're just to strange to ignore.
when I do actually check in with Google Analytics, I usually don't notice the keywords people used to find the site, but occasionally they're just to strange to ignore.
1 week ago
in ghosts of imperfection on non-breaking space
Age brings perspective. One would hope it also brings growth, but there are plenty of people who choose to do things a certain way because they've always done them. The "progress optional" ones.
Along the way I think I've been at least 6 different people. Some of them I look back on and don't like all that much. I suppose I have a couple more changes coming.
At least I hope so.
Along the way I think I've been at least 6 different people. Some of them I look back on and don't like all that much. I suppose I have a couple more changes coming.
At least I hope so.
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howard
I hope so, too. unfortunately, some of us learn without applying our acquired knowledge (something I can relate to at times), but in the best case scenario, I imagine most of us are due for more changes. hopefully.
2 weeks ago
in free range on non-breaking space
The things I think of when I'm half asleep (or half awake?) and don't write down could fill a book. Some of my more lucid moments are when I'm semi-conscious. :)
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howard
i think the halfway moments are some of the most lucid too. maybe that's because when our minds aren't fully wound there's a lack of filtration allowing the mind to wander into places it wouldn't otherwise be prone to going.
1 month ago
in self on non-breaking space
Exactly.
Knowing and realizing others wants takes consideration, thoughtfullness and compassion - The Holy Trinity of Humanity, and the stuff of which we are sadly lacking.
Knowing and realizing others wants takes consideration, thoughtfullness and compassion - The Holy Trinity of Humanity, and the stuff of which we are sadly lacking.
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howard
Amen. It's funny how I run into people who display inherently selfish
attitudes, but they rarely seem any happier for it.
attitudes, but they rarely seem any happier for it.
2 months ago
in secondhand haiku: realizations 1-2 on non-breaking space
Hey, if Alex Haley didn't mind, why should Shannon? :)
And how did I know from the handwriting that it was from a woman? Is that stereotyping or just being observant? My prejudice tells me that nice handwriting denotes an attractive woman, and I'd figure Shannon to be a babe.
And how did I know from the handwriting that it was from a woman? Is that stereotyping or just being observant? My prejudice tells me that nice handwriting denotes an attractive woman, and I'd figure Shannon to be a babe.
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2 months ago
in pending confirmation on non-breaking space
Without the explanation, I thought it had something to do with the knuckleheads that do TV weather in our city. You can never be too sure, and I never am until I poke my head out the door and take my own readings.
Either way, I hope your weekend rocks!
Either way, I hope your weekend rocks!
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howard
that wasn't accidental, Anthony. It was in reference to both situations -- and thanks, I hope the weekend goes well for you too.
2 months ago
in for Harry (guest haiku) on non-breaking space
Thanks for including me.
Inquirer columnist John Gonzalez ran a couple of haiku's in his column over the weekend. I think the idea is catching on!
Inquirer columnist John Gonzalez ran a couple of haiku's in his column over the weekend. I think the idea is catching on!
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howard
You're welcome, and thank you. It's good to have your voice included.
I checked out the Gonzo column with the Harry emails, and I liked the trio of haiku. I like to think haiku have always been there, if not flourishing, at least lurking. We all bring something of ourselves to it, though -- which is why this idea intrigues me, I suppose.
I checked out the Gonzo column with the Harry emails, and I liked the trio of haiku. I like to think haiku have always been there, if not flourishing, at least lurking. We all bring something of ourselves to it, though -- which is why this idea intrigues me, I suppose.
3 months ago
in getting by on non-breaking space
I'm thirding it (can you third something?)
The handwritten version lends a personality to it that the Internet (in all its God-given glory) cannot.
If I can read it, it's not chicken scratch.
The handwritten version lends a personality to it that the Internet (in all its God-given glory) cannot.
If I can read it, it's not chicken scratch.
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howard
You can most definitely third something (at least in this case). Thanks for chiming in, Anthony.
3 months ago
in destinations on non-breaking space
Good luck finding stillness in the world. It seems that everywhere I go there is background noise. People wearing headphones, MUZAK (or is it MUSAK?) radio play, televisions and other such things as to keep us from enjoying a peaceful moment of solitude.
What are we afraid of?
Silence?
What are we afraid of?
Silence?
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howard
If I'm not mistaken, Muzak filed for bankruptcy recently, which maybe makes it the perfect analog for the false value of all the noise and clutter we seem conditioned to crave. Whether it's piped-in music or some other kind of useless noise, each represents a bankruptcy of sorts, I suppose.
3 months ago
in splitting the difference on non-breaking space
That's so strange, since I have the same feelings at my local liquor store. Two cashiers but no distinct lines. I stand in the middle. :)
Waiting for one or the other to open. Rather than choose, I decide to split the difference and take the consequences.
I do enjoy your perspective.
Waiting for one or the other to open. Rather than choose, I decide to split the difference and take the consequences.
I do enjoy your perspective.
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howard
Thank you. I wrote this thinking of several different things, but I'm pleased the first take you had on it wasn't political (I was afraid it might have been painted too narrowly).
4 months ago
in 3 a.m. on 6th St. on non-breaking space
There but for the grace of God go I.
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howard
Precisely the thought that crosses my mind every time I see a scene like this.
I was in a hurry when I posted this. Otherwise I would have given a little more detail. It's about a guy I've seen countless times under the overpass on 6th St. near the end of the Ben Franklin Bridge in Philly.
A while back, a co-worker of mine told me that he went to high school with the man. He still stops by and tries to leave him a few bucks or some clothes or food. I saw him yesterday morning as I was giving someone a ride home, and I couldn't help but feel the sting of the bitter cold when I saw him standing by the side of the road in 11 degree weather.
Sometimes you can dismiss the homeless and destitute folks you see on the street, but it gets so much harder when you hear a little more of their stories (as I had heard from my co-worker). When those who've fallen through the cracks are paired with a bit more context, the imaginary wall that separates the rest of us from them sometimes disappears. As it probably should.
I was in a hurry when I posted this. Otherwise I would have given a little more detail. It's about a guy I've seen countless times under the overpass on 6th St. near the end of the Ben Franklin Bridge in Philly.
A while back, a co-worker of mine told me that he went to high school with the man. He still stops by and tries to leave him a few bucks or some clothes or food. I saw him yesterday morning as I was giving someone a ride home, and I couldn't help but feel the sting of the bitter cold when I saw him standing by the side of the road in 11 degree weather.
Sometimes you can dismiss the homeless and destitute folks you see on the street, but it gets so much harder when you hear a little more of their stories (as I had heard from my co-worker). When those who've fallen through the cracks are paired with a bit more context, the imaginary wall that separates the rest of us from them sometimes disappears. As it probably should.
