I just returned from a six day hiatus, well deserved (I think). I want to apologize to the Christians here that this old Pagan used their Easter as an excuse to do it, but I don't apologize for all the cool things I learned while away. So, here goes.
I like to listen to university lectures on CD while on long drives.
I know. How nerdy can you get. But it's the truth. You'd think I'd be all over listening to music, but I found myself enraptured by a lecture series on CD by Prof. Daniel Robinson on psychological research. For six goddamned hours. When we arrived at my folks house in Mesquite, Nevada, I was almost disappointed that we had to turn it off and get out of the car.
"You think you're enlightened? Try spending a few days with your parents." - Ram Das
I'm quoting the great one there because, that is one of the most profound truths I have ever heard spoken. We spent five days with my folks, and while I love them dearly, they can still sometimes manage to "push those old buttons" they did back when you were 14. No matter how much older or wiser you get, mom is still there to remind you that you don't know crap.
I love my new birthday present
You're looking at a Makarov 9mm. Russian design, East German make (which means this is vintage piece) built like a tank. Never jams, rock solid snap. Accurate as hell. My dad gave it to me along with three boxes of rounds, and we took it out for some fun in the desert. Oh yeah, Baby.
The best pasta and house wine in The West is in Mesquite
Lee's Tavern, in Mesquite Nevada. The chef is brilliant. The house wine is excellent - you actually get a full, large glass and it's only about 4 bucks. The atmosphere is great, like an English pub. Best value for dinner that you'll find.
Zion National Park is Heaven on Earth
No words needed, our photos.
Moose and Elk like to eat the same shitty alfalfa pellets
We fed them both while hiking in Zion, and they damn near eat the entire bag - paper and all - out of our hands. They are not discerning epicureans.
Driving on I-15, Through Provo, sucks
I have decided I will no longer move out of the way when in the left lane. People have a weird habit here of getting right up on your ass if you are in the left lane, even if you are exceeding the speed limit, just because they do not want anyone in front of them. I will not appease their obsession.
I love seeing the nightlights of Salt Lake City, coming around the Point of The Mountain
It lets you know you have arrived home one more time, and your animals at home are probably already picking up the psychic vibe that you're just minutes away from the door.
Political topic threads on BandMix suck
I'm going to throw Allen a bone here. Copying cheap propaganda and pasting it into topic threads, in between insults and self righteous scoffing is a massive waste of bandwith. There is no truth in politics. Stop agonizing over it, stop searching for it, and stop trying to convince people. It's like trying to teach algebra to a pig: it gets you nowhere, and annoys the pig.
I love my wife more than I thought I did
I have never known such a passionate, intelligent, compassionate companion in all things, than her. I would say that I don't deserve her, but she would council me on the possible negative projection of self deprecation (she's a licensed psychological therapist).
May all of your Easter vacations be so enlightening, if they haven't already.
I like to listen to university lectures on CD while on long drives.
I know. How nerdy can you get. But it's the truth. You'd think I'd be all over listening to music, but I found myself enraptured by a lecture series on CD by Prof. Daniel Robinson on psychological research. For six goddamned hours. When we arrived at my folks house in Mesquite, Nevada, I was almost disappointed that we had to turn it off and get out of the car.
"You think you're enlightened? Try spending a few days with your parents." - Ram Das
I'm quoting the great one there because, that is one of the most profound truths I have ever heard spoken. We spent five days with my folks, and while I love them dearly, they can still sometimes manage to "push those old buttons" they did back when you were 14. No matter how much older or wiser you get, mom is still there to remind you that you don't know crap.
I love my new birthday present
You're looking at a Makarov 9mm. Russian design, East German make (which means this is vintage piece) built like a tank. Never jams, rock solid snap. Accurate as hell. My dad gave it to me along with three boxes of rounds, and we took it out for some fun in the desert. Oh yeah, Baby.
The best pasta and house wine in The West is in Mesquite
Lee's Tavern, in Mesquite Nevada. The chef is brilliant. The house wine is excellent - you actually get a full, large glass and it's only about 4 bucks. The atmosphere is great, like an English pub. Best value for dinner that you'll find.
Zion National Park is Heaven on Earth
No words needed, our photos.
Moose and Elk like to eat the same shitty alfalfa pellets
We fed them both while hiking in Zion, and they damn near eat the entire bag - paper and all - out of our hands. They are not discerning epicureans.
Driving on I-15, Through Provo, sucks
I have decided I will no longer move out of the way when in the left lane. People have a weird habit here of getting right up on your ass if you are in the left lane, even if you are exceeding the speed limit, just because they do not want anyone in front of them. I will not appease their obsession.
I love seeing the nightlights of Salt Lake City, coming around the Point of The Mountain
It lets you know you have arrived home one more time, and your animals at home are probably already picking up the psychic vibe that you're just minutes away from the door.
Political topic threads on BandMix suck
I'm going to throw Allen a bone here. Copying cheap propaganda and pasting it into topic threads, in between insults and self righteous scoffing is a massive waste of bandwith. There is no truth in politics. Stop agonizing over it, stop searching for it, and stop trying to convince people. It's like trying to teach algebra to a pig: it gets you nowhere, and annoys the pig.
I love my wife more than I thought I did
I have never known such a passionate, intelligent, compassionate companion in all things, than her. I would say that I don't deserve her, but she would council me on the possible negative projection of self deprecation (she's a licensed psychological therapist).
May all of your Easter vacations be so enlightening, if they haven't already.
