Thursday, August 7, 2008
Monday, August 4, 2008
joe frank radio
I'm listening to "Bad Karma" again. I do this when I get into a particular mood which is pensive and/or introspective in a dark, quiet way. It is my favorite episode of my favorite of Joe Frank's radio different radio serials, "The Other Side".The radio show is a mix of stories, telephone interviews, dreams, music, and philosophy. Wikipedia describes him as:
an American radio personality, known best for his engaging, often philosophical, humorous and sometimes absurd monologues and radio dramas. His radio programs span contemporary concerns with humor, insight and irony and are matched by a mastery of modern production techniques.
The official Joe Frank website has a free membership program, which includes entire shows as well as excerpts from shows and other works. I hope you go check it out. Listen to "Bad Karma". You'll be better for it.
Oh, yes, if you want to take a listen to some of his work without having to get a free membership, you can listen to some bits on his myspace. "No More My Lord" is part of the "Bad Karma" show.
If you don't believe me, then listen to these guys:
"The very first national public radio show that I worked on was Joe Frank's. I think I was influenced in a huge way ... Before I saw Joe put together a show, I had never thought about radio as a place where you could tell a certain kind of story." -- Ira Glass, This American Life
"To me, he's what radio is really for ... his show makes me think he's getting to some great truth ... so completely captivating and just unlike anything else." -- David Sedaris, Writer
sink update
okay, so the grout looking stuff is kinda like caulk, and yet kinda like grout. I'm succeeding at getting it out with a putty knife, so, um, yeah.
crafty kitchen
In my crafty endeavors this week is fixing up my kitchen. The sink and tile needed a little loving, and since my landlord thinks I walk on water or something, I get to learn and do it myself. So, a trip to Home Despot and quite a few youtube videos later, I have begun work. I'm repairing the grout on the tile and doing something about the seal around the sink, which I haven't decided yet how I'll do.
Here's the tile before (actually a photo of the side I haven't done yet):
And after (photo of the side that's done):
Pretty, eh?
Here's the dealio with the sink: Someone used grout rather than caulk around the sink. It is now really grody to the max, and leaks water down to the undersink when water splashed, as so often happens in a sink. Now the grout is all cracky and moldy, etc. The general consensus so far is to tell the landlord to do it, but I feel up to the challenge.
Here's the question: What is the best way to remove the grout? Thoughts? Here's a photo for reference:
(And, yes, this is AFTER scrubbing with bleach. It doesn't get any cleaner. Ew.)
HELP!!!
Here's the tile before (actually a photo of the side I haven't done yet):
And after (photo of the side that's done):
Pretty, eh?Here's the dealio with the sink: Someone used grout rather than caulk around the sink. It is now really grody to the max, and leaks water down to the undersink when water splashed, as so often happens in a sink. Now the grout is all cracky and moldy, etc. The general consensus so far is to tell the landlord to do it, but I feel up to the challenge.
Here's the question: What is the best way to remove the grout? Thoughts? Here's a photo for reference:
(And, yes, this is AFTER scrubbing with bleach. It doesn't get any cleaner. Ew.)HELP!!!
mi vida loca
Pasé mi clase de español con tal Un sólido que no he incluso tiene que pasar el final! ¿Cómo impresionante es que? Oh, y he aprendido a usar google traductor, también. Yo no soy un tramposo, no obstante. Estoy jugando con él para ello. Sí. Eso es todo.
Sunday, July 27, 2008
symbolism of the potential tattoo
I was lazy last night and didn't include this information, though it is relevant and interesting...
The koi fish is said to climb waterfalls bravely, and, if caught, it lies upon the cutting board awaiting the knife without a quiver, not unlike a samurai (warrior) facing a sword. This theme dates back to ancient China, where a legend tells of how any koi that succeeded in climbing the falls at a point called Dragon Gate (on the Yellow River) would be transformed into a dragon... In tattoo imagery, especially in combination with flowing water, it symbolizes much the same: courage, the ability to attain high goals, and overcoming life's difficulties.
More generally, the Japanese associate koi (also known as carp) with perserverance in adversity and strength of purpose. Because of its strength and determination to overcome obstacles, it stands for courage and the ability to attain high goals.
As for the direction to where the Koi fish is facing, it is widely believed by the Japanese personalities that a Koi fish that swims down symbolizes the act of overcoming the hardships that come along the way. Meanwhile, if the Koi fish swims up, it means that the obstacles have already been overcome. (so having one in each direction would show the presence of both actions)
The Japanese recognized these fish not just for their beauty, but for their ability to transform the observer into other-worldy states of perception. These altered states of perception ultimately lead to the attraction of high energy - and this manifests in the form of prosperity of all kinds in our lives.
(I put my favorite parts in bold for effect)
Also important, I feel, is the imagery and meaning of the dragon, as the legend of the koi includes its becoming a dragon after completing its upstream battle:
The word "dragon" derives from Greek δράκων (drakōn), "a serpent of huge size, a python, a dragon" and that from the verb δέρκομαι (derkomai) "to see clearly"
In the universal language of mind the dragon represents the final stages of learning the correct use of the ego. At the beginning of our journey, we work to become aware of the conscious ego. This is where all our doubts and fears come from. The initial step is to gain control of the physical body and the conscious ego. All work is toward re-identifying with our true self or "I AM" which is the ego in it's purest form.
In Tibetan buddhism, the dragon thunders in the sky with the sound of compassion that awakens us from delusion and increases what we can know through hearing. Dragons have the power of complete communication. Just as we do not see sound, we do not see dragons.
Also important is the symbolism of the yin-yang:
The concept of yin and yang describes two opposing and, at the same time, complementary (completing) aspects of any one phenomenon (object or process) or comparison of any two phenomena.
So there. Thoughts?
The koi fish is said to climb waterfalls bravely, and, if caught, it lies upon the cutting board awaiting the knife without a quiver, not unlike a samurai (warrior) facing a sword. This theme dates back to ancient China, where a legend tells of how any koi that succeeded in climbing the falls at a point called Dragon Gate (on the Yellow River) would be transformed into a dragon... In tattoo imagery, especially in combination with flowing water, it symbolizes much the same: courage, the ability to attain high goals, and overcoming life's difficulties.
The Japanese consider the Koi to be the most energetic of fishes. This is because it is constantly moving, often churning up water. In fact, some countries are trying to minimize the Koi population because of its tendency to mess up waterways by stirring up the substrate.
The Koi is also able to fight the current of the water and swim upstream. This can be interpreted in two ways:
1) Being a non-conformist – Koi swimming upstream can be interpreted as showing the philosophy of non-conformism because of the fact that the Koi does not “go with the flow”. This can mean a person is very independent minded and does not do things the way they are expected of him or her. Swimming upstream can mean that a person is not easily influenced by others and does what he or she wants.
2) Strength in time of adversity – Koi fish also symbolizes persistence and the willingness to go on even though you are being swept away. It also symbolizes surpassing expectations. The Koi fish swimming upriver can show that a person has overcome various obstacles and not only does he or she keep standing, but he or she has come out victorious.More generally, the Japanese associate koi (also known as carp) with perserverance in adversity and strength of purpose. Because of its strength and determination to overcome obstacles, it stands for courage and the ability to attain high goals.
As for the direction to where the Koi fish is facing, it is widely believed by the Japanese personalities that a Koi fish that swims down symbolizes the act of overcoming the hardships that come along the way. Meanwhile, if the Koi fish swims up, it means that the obstacles have already been overcome. (so having one in each direction would show the presence of both actions)
The Japanese recognized these fish not just for their beauty, but for their ability to transform the observer into other-worldy states of perception. These altered states of perception ultimately lead to the attraction of high energy - and this manifests in the form of prosperity of all kinds in our lives.
(I put my favorite parts in bold for effect)
Also important, I feel, is the imagery and meaning of the dragon, as the legend of the koi includes its becoming a dragon after completing its upstream battle:
The word "dragon" derives from Greek δράκων (drakōn), "a serpent of huge size, a python, a dragon" and that from the verb δέρκομαι (derkomai) "to see clearly"
In the universal language of mind the dragon represents the final stages of learning the correct use of the ego. At the beginning of our journey, we work to become aware of the conscious ego. This is where all our doubts and fears come from. The initial step is to gain control of the physical body and the conscious ego. All work is toward re-identifying with our true self or "I AM" which is the ego in it's purest form.
In Tibetan buddhism, the dragon thunders in the sky with the sound of compassion that awakens us from delusion and increases what we can know through hearing. Dragons have the power of complete communication. Just as we do not see sound, we do not see dragons.
Also important is the symbolism of the yin-yang:
The concept of yin and yang describes two opposing and, at the same time, complementary (completing) aspects of any one phenomenon (object or process) or comparison of any two phenomena.
So there. Thoughts?
Saturday, July 26, 2008
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