Paper Debate '08

Today a political bone of contention came to blows between my printer and I. In a Judas turn of events, I was shocked to find not some days ago that me and Laserjet 4L sorely disagree on the Paper issue - he believes quite firmly that the paper belongs squarely trapped inside his labyrinthine mechanics, torn to shreds and grinding to a halt all printing procedures. I naturally argued the case for basic paper rights and demanded its extrication, but the printer was stubborn in its views.

In a battle of policy, Governor Kingsley and I were able to successfully execute a rescue mission and return temporary order, although I fear this coup d'etat of fascism by which the paper was detained is far from dealt with.

Discussions will be held in high office of how to proceed further.

Rarely comes a film of such (x), (y) and (z) that (BLANK)

Has anyone else noticed that this formula seems to be DVD front cover pay dirt? All the "best" movies seem to have found some body somewhere who has said something along these lines about them, and tell everyone about it. For instance, if x = intensity, y = honesty and z = power, then (BLANK) will most likely be around the ball park of "it has a profound impact on your life". However, a simple substitute of z = integrity can alter the outcome of the equation quite significantly.

Of course, the formula can be inversed for negative effect as well. For instance, x may equal stupidity, y vulgarity and z zenophobia to comprise a (BLANK) equation of "you feel suicidal for having seen it." But this would never find its way onto a promotional package for the film of discussion, lest for purposes of humor or by design of one gutsy motherfucker of a PR man.

Food for thought.

The Band

I am really not happy with or interested in the way the band is headed. I think we no longer have anything special. Don't come to our next gig. It'll only encourage us.

Departed

This afternoon somebody more important to me than most left all by their lonesome for a cross country journey of fulfillment. They will be visiting all kinds of exciting places, they will be doing it on their own, for many months and they will be doing it for their own wellbeing. This is a terrifying and wonderful prospect by anybody's standards, but for this person in particular it is a tremendous progressive step of bravery.

They won't read this, but they ought to know I think they are heroic.