chuck kottke

Here's an up-side game. Put your most favorite things that go right for you, or "life's little victories" here.:P

Cool Dan ! :cool: Does this improve your enthusiasm to play??

That's right! Nobody ever expects the Spanish Inquisition! :laugh3: Anyhow, I've been living under a rock for several decades as a hermit.:army: Just who is this 'cheerleader in Heroes'? :lock:

I'll probably head up north to some friends' house, and spend Christmas there.. I actually haven't planned ahead!:P (like the random walk of the electron..) sq

^^Hot Tamales!!!;) roast Unicorn.

Pardon my intrusion, but inquiring minds need to know!:laugh3: (actually, I wanted to commend Rick for saying "hello" to all the new members - it's really a nice thing to do.;)) Nobody ever expects the Spanish Inquisition!

And what sort of scintillating intellectual conversation is going on here??:)

Bottomless!:cool: Actually, the glass is always over the half-way mark when it reaches the half-full mark, if you include the water molecules that are bouncing around above the liquid water, in equilibrium with the liquid if the relative humidity above the glass is 100% saturated, and Room Temp. is constant between 0 and 100 degrees centigrade. One might add that liquid water under standard temperature and pressure reaches maximum density around 4C; below which, it is less dense, and above which it is less dense (while remaining liquid) So, always fill your glass half-way at 4C, and let it grow! Interestingly, on a tangential topic, water's affinity for itself forms a "hug" around the DNA strands' double helix, in essence holding together each strand of the DNA molecule, against the repulsion of polar hydrogen atoms bonded to each chain. Therefore, we are all kept alive by hugs!:hug::pleased: But in terms of psychology, it's merely a mental "ink blot" test suggesting general outlook - which, in some ways may not translate well into an understanding of a person's mood or outlook. Better to ask someone if they think the future looks bright or gloomy, and even that's only a momentary snapshot of one's outlook.. The natural way to improve mood is to rest well, exercise, have enjoyable productive social interactions with feeling-thinking personality types, and listen to the new Coldplay album!:P Plants have similar requirements: 3 parts sunshine:sunny:, 2 parts water:sweatdrop:, and 1 part love:heart:

A Warm Welcome to you, Technicolor Liver!!!!:sunny: I can see from your selections that you have excellent musical tastes! Sparks, Clocks, White Shadow, Strawberry Swing, and Life in Technicolor II - all great selections!:cool: Enjoy the Zaniness, the Magical Musical Tour, and Everything Else Ian's Universe has to offer here!!;)

Danke fur lhre Unterstutzung!:) Ian, I will contact fearless leader, and send him the message.;) (..just watched the Link TV special on Chico Mendez - I hope things are better with the rubber tappers in Brazil - wow, it really spells it all out, and I'm glad to give whatever I can to Oxfam for their efforts to Make Trade Fair and achieve greater justice in the world.)

to be more understanding to be better balanced to have real sincerity once again. to be that which I wish to see change in the world. to remember the sacrifices made of those gingerbread men..:P to be a light in the darkness

Welcome ez2pls.:) How's the weather out in the Northeast?? Are you from Boston or Maine??

:joker::sunny::heart::daisy: to Lina !!!!!!!:)

Glad you could join us, Baukje! Welcome, and enjoy the Camaraderie!:)

How we've integrated risks into our world - many of the modern plastics, fuels, pesticides, industrial chemicals and processes - materials that have unseen but significant risks, and are ubiquitous - and how to Fix the problem.. When you get down to the heart of the matter, it does require an honest referee with unbiased scientific understanding, and a view of the entire world as interconnected.. We may never be able to achieve the ideal, but minimization of risk and respect for all life seems in order. We cannot partition ourselves from the web of life - we are inseparable from it, and the ocean of water and air and earth that is this space..

All those who had an OK Computer, raise you're hands.:P To find similar, hmm.. Lastfm does a "coldplay radio" that runs samples from a lot of similar bands - I've done that, and it's a nice way to see what you like.. Going back, hmm.. let's see - there's the bands that influenced Coldplay - AHA was one, and possibly Limp Bizkit, Echo, maybe even Hendrix's guitar influences! Pink Floyd has that slow motion feel.. I would even suggest Leslie Feist, as she's pretty experimental, and has that Doris Day feel to her music..;)

:laugh3:How True! ..Science and progress did not speak as loud as my heart..

We shall see! Bono likes to boldly make the claim "we're the best band in the world, bar none. We are number 1!" The way he says it is comical, but then again, I think this spurs them on to produce great music.. so either way, it works!:laugh3: I'm going to go check out 'Electrical Storm' before I nod off here..

:confused:What?? Time heals all wounds..

Be nice to U2! Hey, Bono really helped out Martin when his career was at low ebb back around 2000 - plus, they're great, so no matter what they produce, I'll bet you beans for buttons it's gonna be GREAT!:P

?...Did they take that old T.V., and use it in their video as well??:laugh3: Oh well - some things go wayy beyond what one might imagine..

:)Hey, you came very close, and on a surprise visit to boot - you actually almost made contact!! I think you did pretty well, considering it's without reservations & all that.. WOOHOO!!! Yay!!;););) (ACTUALLY, THEY CAME HERE ONCE, AND HID IN aunt violet's basement - had they announced ahead, I think we could have been a bit more receptive as well.. It's kinda tough to get things done when people pop in all the time though.. maybe they need a "visitor's day" or something??)

Uruguay:)

:laugh3:True. Life is what we make of it. We can create circumstances that lead to happiness, or be foolhardy, and it's all a bit of luck and circumstances too boot. The love you make is equal to the love you take..

JELLO:P