Alarming News: I like Morgan Freeberg. A lot.
American Digest: And I like this from "The Blog That Nobody Reads", because it is -- mostly -- about me. What can I say? I'm on an ego trip today. It won't last.
Anti-Idiotarian Rottweiler: We were following a trackback and thinking "hmmm... this is a bloody excellent post!", and then we realized that it was just part III of, well, three...Damn. I wish I'd written those.
Anti-Idiotarian Rottweiler: ...I just remembered that I found a new blog a short while ago, House of Eratosthenes, that I really like. I like his common sense approach and his curiosity when it comes to why people believe what they believe rather than just what they believe.
Brutally Honest: Morgan Freeberg is brilliant.
Dr. Melissa Clouthier: Morgan Freeberg at House of Eratosthenes (pftthats a mouthful) honors big boned women in skimpy clothing. The picture there is priceless--keep scrolling down.
Exile in Portales: Via Gerard: Morgan Freeberg, a guy with a lot to say. And he speaks The Truth...and it's fascinating stuff. Worth a read, or three. Or six.
Just Muttering: Two nice pieces at House of Eratosthenes, one about a perhaps unintended effect of the Enron mess, and one on the Gore-y environ-movie.
Mein Blogovault: Make "the Blog that No One Reads" one of your daily reads.
The Virginian: I know this post will offend some people, but the author makes some good points.
Poetic Justice: Cletus! Ah gots a laiv one fer yew...
Kitty • Bitch (n.)
We call Facebook the “Hello Kitty of Blogging” for a whole bunch of different reasons. Some of you folks have Facebook accounts and post regular updates there, and that is quite alright. Nobody is perfect.
We’re winding up a holiday weekend now, and maybe you have come to be aware of a social phenomenon which has also made itself known to myself and my lady. Here, I’ll describe it step by step. See if this resonates with you.
• You take off somewhere fun.
• You put up an update on the Hello-Kitty-of-Blogging announcing what you’re doing.
• Maybe you embellish your post with a photograph or two.
• Maybe you give a shout-out to some of the transportation services, lodging services, or food services you have found to be enjoyable.
• One of your “friends” logs on and appends a “comment” to the effect of this: “WAAAAAAHHHH!!!!! You’re doing something fun and you’re not taking me with you!!! WAAAAAHHHH!!! WAAAAAAHHH!!!.
That is a Kitty-Bitch.
And the kitty-bitches have given me yet another reason to disrespect Facebook. Maybe this is a bit unfair; the system is machinery, and the machinery provides the users with new ways to do all sorts of things they could be doing. The operative word there is “could,” though. It could be used to renew old acquaintances, or to raise money to help sick people in need. It could be used to unite a skilled craftsman in search of a job, with an employer who has a real need for his talents. And now & then it is used for these purposes.
But the reality of the situation is the kitty-bitches are forming an important constituency. However the Hello-Kitty-of-Blogging could be used, the way it really is used is, predominantly, to whine about things. My girlfriend got two or three of these whimpering, simpering screeds from her so-called “friends.” Then I got one from a certain younger relative who shall remain unnamed.
Oh, it makes me so happy to know we’re expected to sit around at home not doing anything, like a stuffed animal in a toy chest that isn’t being played with.
I’m sure this looks reasonable as a solo performance, perhaps even charming. When it’s a vast chorus, it isn’t nearly so endearing.
Yes, kitty-bitches. We’re enjoying sand, surf, fresh air and sunshine. Deal with it.
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