I did get a quick 1/2 hour in Barnes and Nobles. I had a $25 gift card I was given for Christmas. I got the last 2 years Nebula Award anthologies. It was nice to actually go to a brick-and-mortar book store. It's been at least six months (other than the college one which doesn't count)
A story about art.
Recently, one of my favorite artists Tony DyTerlizzi, who I follow on facebook, posted an ebay link to a Planescape drawing he had done back in the 2ed days. The owner was selling it for $1400. It's a nice piece of his art, but not one of his signature pieces, rather a secondary piece from somewhere.
Now, back in the Nineties, I found his original website when I was obsesssed by Planescape. He had several pieces of art for sale at the time, including this piece which is the Factol of the Sensates, and one of the more recognizable Planescape pieces. I sooooo wanted it, but the price ($450) seemed like a lot to pay for a piece of art.
Flash forward 18 years, and a fairly plain piece of DiTerlizzi art from that period is going for $1400. I can only imagine 'Erin Darkflame recumbent on a couch' would likely fetch more than $10K.
Trust your gut when it comes to art collection.
I wonder if the original Steve Prescott painting I bought back in 2012 has appreciated in value...
I've also got a handful of drawings that the artist from the Snarlbear webcomic did when we were both in college, and I've got an original Bob Dacey watercolor that he did as a demo and just gave away (not selling that one ever, though).
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Antibiotic kicking the Bronchitis. Finally.
Head drainage still kicking ME though! ;P
A LOT of work to get through tomorrow, then I and my daughter get on a plane at the crack of stupid on Th morning to go to the Sundance Film Festival, where she will be a guest of honor at the premiere of the Documentary, "The Mars Generation". :)
Can't wait!
That should be fantastic! Have a great time!
Since I worked in a restaurant for six years, I'll share a little technique I've learned. Get yourself some large Zip-loc bags and fill a stock pot 3/4 full of water. Put a reasonable amount of Ham slices in the bags. Submerge each bag in the water until the water in the pot is just below the zipper. This forces as much air out of the bag as possible. Seal the bag and dry the outside. This will prevent freezer burn of the Ham, and will allow you to keep them in the freezer for a longer period.
I did this tonight. It worked very well! I now have a freezer full of ham
Antibiotic kicking the Bronchitis. Finally.
Head drainage still kicking ME though! ;P
A LOT of work to get through tomorrow, then I and my daughter get on a plane at the crack of stupid on Th morning to go to the Sundance Film Festival, where she will be a guest of honor at the premiere of the Documentary, "The Mars Generation". :)
Can't wait!
I approve of this "Mars Generation".
I approve of this "Mars Generation".Antibiotic kicking the Bronchitis. Finally.
Head drainage still kicking ME though! ;P
A LOT of work to get through tomorrow, then I and my daughter get on a plane at the crack of stupid on Th morning to go to the Sundance Film Festival, where she will be a guest of honor at the premiere of the Documentary, "The Mars Generation". :)
Can't wait!
Me too! (Although since my daughter is IN it, I'm admittedly a little biased) ;P
The whole point of the Documentary is to show what it is going to take to get to Mars, and then show these kids at Space Camp, since they are the ones who will (supposedly) actually be going! ;)
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I've been working a mind-numbing temp job at a feed & seed store for the last few weeks. I'm the oldest person there, and the only one with a 4-year degree (though there are a couple of current university students, including my current roommate). Over the course of my time there, I've come to realize that, while most of my coworkers are nice people, there are more than a couple that are a several cards short of a deck. For example:
Me: "What?"
S: "You know, global, like high school."
Me: "No, seriously, I don't know what you're talking about, and I haven't been in school in like 10 years."
S: "You know, like in school? Global? Like, world stuff, with books?"
Me: "You mean... world history?"
S: "Yeah, that. He said you like it."
Me: "And?"
S: "So, do you, like, know any techniques?"
Me: "Techniques?"
S: "Yeah, how to make yourself be interested in it, because I don't like it."
Me: "Honestly, you've lost me here."
S: "OK man. Thanks, though."
I'm still not quite sure what just happened.
Other quote of the day, this time from a customer:
"Hey, so, I can just take stuff off the shelf..." [points to small bag of dog treats] ..."and pay for it over there, right?" [points to register]
Yes, yes you can.
One of the managers, though, seems to have his head on straight. After I watched him have an extremely in-depth and animated conversation with a guy about spider mites, he turned to me to explain:
"I know it's intense, man, but spider mites are serious business. Not sure if you'll get this analogy, but do you know what the Tyranids are? 'Cause they're like that."
When faced with dizzying stupidity, I always remember what George Carlin said..
"The median IQ is 90. That means that half the people out there are below that.
For some time now I have growing suspicion that aliens are preparing their invasion by using some kind of big stupidity projector on Earthling for the last few years...
That, or I am getting old and lose patience for dumbness...
When faced with dizzying stupidity, I always remember what George Carlin said..
"The median IQ is 90. That means that half the people out there are below that.
Back when I worked at the electric company (a bunch of generally uneducated, but extremely intelligent people), I quoted that line* to one of the foremen, and he thought it was the best quote ever. I remember him using it in conversation more than a few times after that.
*I remember the quote as being "think of the average person, then remember that half of all the people on earth are dumber than they are," but it's very possible that I'm wrong.
For some time now I have growing suspicion that aliens are preparing their invasion by using some kind of big stupidity projector on Earthling for the last few years...
That, or I am getting old and lose patience for dumbness...
Actually, the rays (notice the plural, they have several installed on "telecom" satellites in geosynchronous orbit) have numerous settings, including: apathy, rage, horny, munchies, etc., as well as your aforementioned stupidity. The rays can be set for wide dispersal, or pin-point accuracy.
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Speaking of the people I worked with at the electric company...
Speaking of the people I worked with at the electric company...
Those might not actually be people anymore. Sometimes they get replaced, usually by aliens or robots. Occasionally, they just get taken over by parasites or brain rays.
When faced with dizzying stupidity, I always remember what George Carlin said..
"The median IQ is 90. That means that half the people out there are below that.
Back when I worked at the electric company (a bunch of generally uneducated, but extremely intelligent people), I quoted that line* to one of the foremen, and he thought it was the best quote ever. I remember him using it in conversation more than a few times after that.
*I remember the quote as being "think of the average person, then remember that half of all the people on earth are dumber than they are," but it's very possible that I'm wrong.
I don't remember the actual phrasing, but I think either way gets the point across.
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I don't remember the actual phrasing, but I think either way gets the point across.When faced with dizzying stupidity, I always remember what George Carlin said..
"The median IQ is 90. That means that half the people out there are below that.
Back when I worked at the electric company (a bunch of generally uneducated, but extremely intelligent people), I quoted that line* to one of the foremen, and he thought it was the best quote ever. I remember him using it in conversation more than a few times after that.
*I remember the quote as being "think of the average person, then remember that half of all the people on earth are dumber than they are," but it's very possible that I'm wrong.
EDIT: OK had to Google it:
Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that. ~G.C
When faced with dizzying stupidity, I always remember what George Carlin said..
"The median IQ is 90. That means that half the people out there are below that.
Back when I worked at the electric company (a bunch of generally uneducated, but extremely intelligent people), I quoted that line* to one of the foremen, and he thought it was the best quote ever. I remember him using it in conversation more than a few times after that.
*I remember the quote as being "think of the average person, then remember that half of all the people on earth are dumber than they are," but it's very possible that I'm wrong.
So I am below the 90 IQ mark? That explains so very much.
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But yeah, stupid is the norm. Stupid is also suspicious of smart. Often violent towards smart. Smart usually doesn't get asked to the prom or any of the good parties.
But I wouldn't want to be Stupid, even if it was Trust-fund Twit stupid. I can't even imagine the prison some of these people inhabit within their own skulls.
But yeah, stupid is the norm. Stupid is also suspicious of smart. Often violent towards smart. Smart usually doesn't get asked to the prom or any of the good parties.
But I wouldn't want to be Stupid, even if it was Trust-fund Twit stupid. I can't even imagine the prison some of these people inhabit within their own skulls.
I got asked to the prom...
Honestly, I think it's more that the modern world now values charisma and people skills more than actual computing power and data storage. If I had the chance to give up my smarts for being a likeable, easygoing extrovert, I'd do it in a heartbeat.
Actually i think the modern world values smarts a lot more than it once did. They are more valuable in the Age of Internet. It was a lot harder when the value system was skewed more towards physicality than mental acuity.
And I like my smarts. So I'll be happy with things as they are.
hi everyone,
I have a cold :-(
the boy as well :-(
we both stay at home with my wife, she is home with her last vacation days before her maternity protection starts next week
isn't 100 the median IQ ?
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I've been working a mind-numbing temp job at a feed & seed store for the last few weeks. I'm the oldest person there, and the only one with a 4-year degree (though there are a couple of current university students, including my current roommate). Over the course of my time there, I've come to realize that, while most of my coworkers are nice people, there are more than a couple that are a several cards short of a deck. For example:
** spoiler omitted **
I'm still not quite sure what just happened.
Holy s~$+ I mean I know I still don't feel very good but that was tough to read much less write much less actually listen to when it happened. My sympathies.... oi. Idiocracy seems to be officially here eh?
hi everyone,
I have a cold :-(
the boy as well :-(
we both stay at home with my wife, she is home with her last vacation days before her maternity protection starts next week
Sorry to hear that, well the wife being home is nice.
I have been sick for 10 days and NOW I am developing a sore throat. Ridiculous.
Oh, a new project.
Shame it's rather small compared to the last one... Even if I send more pitches I will come nowhere close to the word count of the last one.
Alack-a-day, another shift almost done.
I am falling more and more in love with Google's secondary services, despite The Goog's Orwellian nature. I spent a good portion of tonight/this morning downloading gaming PDFs to Google Drive and reorganizing my class materials as well.
Did I mention I started class again last night? The final semester before I am an ABA-certified paralegal. HUZZAH!
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hi everyone,
I have a cold :-(
the boy as well :-(
we both stay at home with my wife, she is home with her last vacation days before her maternity protection starts next week
Both my kidlets are working through colds. The boy has been having a wicked cough for a few days now, and on Sunday/Monday had a high temperature. My baby girl has developed her cough over the last day or two.
isn't 100 the median IQ ?
I had always heard 90.
IQ is a weird concept anyway. I've taken several tests over the years and have scored anywhere in the 125-155 range. Smart enough to be socially awkward, but not smart enough to make serious bank
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isn't 100 the median IQ ?I had always heard 90.
IQ is a weird concept anyway. I've taken several tests over the years and have scored anywhere in the 125-155 range. Smart enough to be socially awkward, but not smart enough to make serious bank
The weirdness of trying to put numbers to intelligence.
I graduated high school with a 0.8 GPA.
And got a 32 on my ACT.
*shrugs*
So I ate Chinese for lunch yesterday...
I have been trying very hard to "eat clean" - eat stuff I know doesn't bother me - and have seen a real improvement in overall allergy symptoms. I try new things occasionally to see what happens. Greek salad last week was fine (veggies and kabob), and I even ate the pita bread without any trouble - kinda wrecking my Wheat Is The Devil theory. But this Chinese dish was chicken teriyaki with no sauce - very simple: rice, veggies, chicken. I would never have expected a reaction from it. Maybe it was the egg roll and spicy mustard? But I have eaten there before with no problems, though that was mu shu, not teriyaki.
So... I don't know what to do. Skin tests show that I'm allergic to some foods but the blood tests taken at the same time show I'm not. I absolutely can't predict what will cause trouble. I thought yeast bread was a problem, but ate a piece without issues. I didn't think chicken, rice, and veggies were a problem, but something in that dish set me off. Go organic and homemade, you say? That's exactly what put me in the ER two Thanksgivings ago.
I don't mind drinking Soylent. In fact, I kind of like it. But I would like to have an occasional meal with some assurance that I won't end up a sneezing, dripping, wheezing mess. And it's not predictable. My roommate suggests maybe an additive in some cooking, but how do you tell what's in restaurant food? And when will my immune system suddenly decide Soylent is The Enemy? It's happened before (I'm looking at you, delicious kiwi fruit.) Everyone tells me to avoid dairy, but, objectively, dairy does not seem to be a problem at all.
Oh, and I gained five pounds yesterday on a bottle of Soylent and half an order of teryaki chicken.
I'm baffled and befuddled. Plus I feel like a freaking special snowflake without even being able to pin down the problem. Also, for how many years have the docs been treating me for airborne allergens - dust, mold, grass, trees, weeds - when the culprit may have been food all along? No fabrics in my room as a kid, no books, all my stuffed animals tossed... was it for nothing?
Very grar today. Back to coffee and Soylent. Science has failed. The world spins to madness. Immune systems are stupid.
Thanks for listening. Blarg.
Eh, it's just frustrating.
OK, yeah, and potentially lethal, but mostly frustrating.
That's why I carry my two $500 Epipens with me at all times. Epipens which, by the by, have expired but I cannot afford to replace.
Ain't life grand? ;)
I happen to have a followup appointment next week and will ask if that was tested. However, I did have a different dish from the same place with no problems a couple of weeks ago. Maybe it depends on who is cooking? smh
damn Treppa,
that sucks. positive waves, be carefull
to battle our cold, I made chicken brothto make chicken soup for dinner.
When I took the chicken out of the kettle to slice some pieces of for the soup, I managed to let the chicken fall to the ground breaking the plate,
5 minutes later - after cleaning the mess, I put the chicken back and went to the cellar to get empty jam jars for thespare broth. while carrying 6 jars at once I drop and break 2
to battle our cold, I made chicken brothto make chicken soup for dinner.
When I took the chicken out of the kettle to slice some pieces of for the soup, I managed to let the chicken fall to the ground breaking the plate,
5 minutes later - after cleaning the mess, I put the chicken back and went to the cellar to get empty jam jars for thespare broth. while carrying 6 jars at once I drop and break 2
Superstitions about broken plates and glasses usually involve the item breaking to take the bad luck from the house. The plate breaks to "use up" your bad luck and make sure nothing worse happens. So your bad luck looks pretty used up now! Things are sure to get better. :)
"When current IQ tests were developed, the median raw score of the norming sample is defined as IQ 100 and scores each standard deviation (SD) up or down are defined as 15 IQ points greater or less, although this was not always so historically. By this definition, approximately two-thirds of the population scores between IQ 85 and IQ 115. About 5 percent of the population scores above 125, and 5 percent below 75." -- Wikipedia
Glad to see you back, man.In other news, it looks like my computer's on its last legs. Given that I have basically no money for a replacement, there's a good chance this will be my last post for a long while.Shifted some money around, sold a couple antiques, and drained my emergency fund, but... I'm back, and with a replacement computer. I'll just have to cross my fingers and hope that my medical bills stay low for the foreseeable future. It figures that the thing would die on New Year's Eve-- one final "f#!$ you" from 2016.
+1
Backing Battletech kickstarter at $275 tier gives a black or grey flight jacket with Battletech logo...
Anyone wants to buy a kidney?
I didn't know you loved battletech....
FOR THE REPUBLIC OF THE SPHERE!!
Battle Tech kick start!? Hmmm
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BITTER THORN !!!!!!!
how are you,man
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chicken soup has been eaten
with alphabet noodles of course - it only helps against a cold if there are alphabet noodles in it - the noodles must be roasted together with onions and carrotts before cooking, like my grandma always did when I was ill as a kid :-)