chuck kottke

Allright!

Place Alright then - the artistic part! True - I used to do that a lot - it's the most fun part, after all..:) Hmm.. where do I live in the US, exactly? Well Er..Um.. I live in NE Wisconsin, north of Green Bay.:)

Yes, there are some crazy people out there.. You could be stalked!:shocked2: Best to play it safe. So you have too choices: Either become ridiculously famous, so you can hire guards, or grow a beard.:disguise::laugh3:

:shocked2:Rick's now a VIP!! How does he do it??:thinking:

Onion Factoid: Budweiser has been purchased by Belgium. Label will now bear a resemblance to the Belgian flag, and the Clydesdale's are to be replaced with Belgian draft horses for pulling the famous beer wagon!!:laugh3:

The Time is Now 6:34 Universal Coordinated Standard Time..Beeeeep! :laugh3: Well, I'm typing the words "Typing the words", but 15 minutes ago I was visiting my ma in the nursing home, bringing a little conversation to people who need a little cheering up..;)

Yes, occasionally! (I've got a chipped tooth, so the nerves are sensitive being so close to the surface..:() - but most days, its' fine! What I discovered from a friend who happens to be a dentist, is that if you have teeth that are pretty tight together (most of have this problem),then the space between (below the crowns) can get little bits of food caught in them. So, if you eat sweets, even on occasion (and we all do this at times - be honest!:P) a bit of the sugary goo gets caught between, and then the gums react to the foreign matter, and start to swell and hurt in that area. Now, I get the same problem when I eat chicken or celery, because bits of those foods lodge between the teeth as well, and it's the same. Cure: Don't Panic!;) It's easy - just floss it out! Brush, and rinse after, and it might take a little while for the swelling to go down, but then you're back to normal. If it persists, it might be an infection & cavity, but generally, unless the pain is deep and persistent, it's probably not. (and yes, the first time it happened, I panicked too!!:laugh3:) But yea, good to get em' checked out too!;) Happy Flossing!:D PS- I found that if you do have the start of a cavity, you can sometimes brush vigorously enough to remove the bad bits, and I've actually had the enamel seal up, safe and sound. The dentist was quite surprised to see this, and you have to be careful not to hurt your gums in the process..

:laugh3:Hahahah!! I'm not sure if that's a godsend, or a curse!:dozey:;) :laugh3: They can read just fine, but that's usually what they do read - just the fine print.:P But the big stuff that's key to everything else - well, they've done shredded it, bagged it up, and tossed it aside. ...and it's up to the rest of us to set things right.

Maybe Chris Martin has been cloned??:P I'ts quite possible, you know.. But then you would have to marry a Gweneth, and they're somewhat rarer..

:rolleyes::laugh3:Obviously, Rick just needs to date some female Olympic speed skaters, and then he'd get an idea of how you've got to watch their kick!:laugh3: But on topic, yes! You can be Chris's replacement, when his voice cracks at concerts & such..

Yes, I think he'd make an excellent Senator, Indya!;) But first we've got to clear up the mess we're in with how we allow campaigns to be run.. In a fair contest, he could crush that Limpy Graham-cracker quite easily!:)

Yes, I think they read the Bill of Wrongs in Washington instead!:laugh3: But there are quite a few citizens in Washington State who know it exists!!;)

Then I'll watch it for you!:laugh3: Enjoy the concert, BTW!

Maybe the print is too large, Indya??!:laugh3: Yea, I sure hope so!! He could be the next Senator from North Carolina!!;)

:laugh3::laugh3::laugh3:Oh god, that's too funny! Well, maybe it could have been a Johnny look-a-like?? But that's one way to know for sure if security is working!:laugh3::cool:

Welcome Tinttis !!!:) Your grasp of English is already better than mine!

I really think it's subjective:P - I mean, who isn't either one way, or the other, depending on one's state of mind at that moment, the circumstances, etc. Maybe Jung was right in that you could get a fuzzy feeling for someone's personality, but it's more like looking at some type of spectrum; it varies, and changes over time.. (sheesh, and I have relatives with the last name - that's freaky!:stunned::laugh3: Nobody named Carl, thankfully!) According to the Guess Your Life program, I'm INTP:mad::goofy::joker::shame::laugh3: 28 Introverted (yea, that's cause' I spend so much time on this computer!:laugh3:) 62 Intuitive (naturally..:D) 19 Thinking..:thinking: (like, I don't think?!:lol: What the heck:confused:??):dozey: 28 Perceiving (the freight train is coming! Quick, untie the damsel in distress!:gorgeous:) Many of the questions I just couldn't answer, because their such a poor fit; kind of like asking the color green if feels blue or yellow? A good test would have both a physical and an intellectual component, and would ask more how someone might react in a given situation, not just brief Y/N questions.. Well, it's like trying to call the planet earth just another iron-nickel marble in space, with some crusty wet stuff on top. Sure, but dig a little deeper, and it's a whole lot more nuanced than that!;) And send that Jung guy back to school, fer krist sake!:laugh3:

I've put this up here, so that everyone who isn't already aware of what our guaranteed rights are around the globe can see if we measure up, and where we fall short. Since these are based on the basic Rights of All Humankind, it's a short list - and as the 9th amendment clearly states, this list is not meant to "deny or disparage other (rights) retained by the people". At this moment, I feel our rights are under siege, especially those pertaining to privacy and private communications. Anyone who has lived under tyranny, and has felt the ominous presence of the state's eyeballs peering into everyone's lives, (and making arbitrary arrests), knows quite well why privacy is important! Without it, we get messed with and controlled. So, get involved if you've got the time, and let those members of congress know what you're thinking - otherwise, it's 1984.;)

Articles in Addition To, and Amendment of The Constitution of the United States of America, Proposed by Congress, And Ratified by The Several States, Pursuant to the Fifth Article of the Original Constitution. Amendment I. Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press, or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. Amendment II. A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed. Amendment III. No Soldier shall, in time of peace, be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law. Amendment IV. The Right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the person or things to be seized. Amendment V. No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor to be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use without just compensation. Amendment VI. In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed; which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witness against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the assistance of counsel for his defense. Amendment VII. In Suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury shall be otherwise re-examined in any Court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law. Amendment VIII. Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel or unusual punishments inflicted. Amendment IX.. The enumeration in the Constitution of certain rights shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.. Amendment X. The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, not prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people. Amendment XI. The Judicial power of the United States shall not be construed to extend to any suit at common law or equity, commenced or prosecuted against one of the United States by Citizens of another State, or by Citizens or Subjects of any Foreign State. And that's just a start!;)

Oh, that's an easy to fix problem - just offer some fresh baked cookies, because nobody can resist home-made chocolate-chip cookies!:):P

Oh, that's an easy to fix problem - just offer some fresh baked cookies, because nobody can resist home-made chocolate-chip cookies!:):P

:rolleyes::laugh3: Well, it starts out like the latter part you mention, and then winds up more like the former.

I just say what I might have wished to say when someone was causing my anger to rise; it's just a release, and a discussion with myself; no one else around, so I can say what I'm thinking, and respond without offending anyone. Well, at least I hope nobody's listening!!:shocked2::laugh3: Oh hell, we all have a good rant sometimes!:P Then I usually try and figure out why the heck this other person's doing what they're doing, and why I'm responding the way I am.. Makes it easier to deal with the trouble makers next time around..;)

There is within us all an animal that lashes out when frustrated or hurt; it just is that way! Then we learn as children to control our anger, and redirect that energy into more purposeful things, like fighting for change when we see an injustice. Anger is the result of many things, but it's most often motivated by a sense of injustice or of frustration, and can be either to ourselves, or to others. So I go out and tell my troubles to the trees and the woods, trying to find some solace in the space around me, and regain some centering.

Halo! Well, for the most part though, it was a great time - the sense that anything was possible, and that we could change the world, and in many ways did! I get the feeling we're getting there again!! But yes, I'm so glad you Chileans got free from that awful dictator!! Wow, that was cool, the way it all happened!!:cool:;) Anyhow, you've got nice apples! (I just bought some today - cripps pink.. hmm.. must be a new variety!):P