Pax Nortona – A Blog by Joel Sax
From the Land of the Lost Blunderbuss
Month: October 2006
Not A Sex Crime
Posted on October 12, 2006 in Bipolar Disorder Compassion Media
just when does a disability due to an organic brain dysfunction make it impossible to work?
Worms on the Job
Posted on October 11, 2006 in California Watch
This is what serious gardeners do in the Golden State.
O’Really?
Posted on October 10, 2006 in Journalists & Pundits Lies
Can you see what is wrong with this picture?
The answer is real easy if you can’t figure it out by looking at the top part….
Can George W. Bush and Dennis Hastert Democrats be far behind?
Not so Gneiss Security
Posted on October 10, 2006 in Terrorism
In retrospect, I suppose I could have put the grapefruit-sized specimen inside my sock, swung it around my head like a mace, charged the cabin and attempted to hijack the flight. This, of course, never occurred to me until the zealous inspector declared my rock a “dual-use” item.
“What, pray tell, is a dual-use item?” I asked. I’m afraid I chucked just a little, causing her to glare, withhold a satisfactory answer and call her supervisor. He hefted my rock, scrutinized it for a moment, and agreed that my specimen was indeed a dual-use item, meaning a potential low-tech weapon. During those uneasy moments when I thought I would be detained, I wondered if a doctor’s stethoscope would also be declared a dual-use item, since it could be used to strangle a pilot.
Is this errorism worth the supposed benefits?
We Are Not All Amish
Posted on October 10, 2006 in Journalists & Pundits Violence
No, only the Amish are Amish.
The difference
Posted on October 10, 2006 in Morals & Ethics Reading
“I am the light of the world. He who believes in me shall never die.” — Jesus.
“Accept my words only when you have examined them for yourselves; do not accept them because of the reverence you have for me. Those who only have faith in me and affection for me will not find the final freedom. But those who have faith in the truth and are determined on the path, they will find awakening.” — Buddha
Schizophrenia Goodbye
Posted on October 9, 2006 in Psycho-bunk Schizophrenia
The current move to eliminate the term “schizophrenia” may have its roots in anti-psychiatry, but there are mainstream psychiatrists who think that it’s a good idea. So do I.
Disparity
Posted on October 8, 2006 in Addictions Irony & Sarcasm
To be a drug user in this society is an invitation to a life of luxury when it comes to treatment.
The Wrong Label
Posted on October 8, 2006 in Adolescence College Mania
My mother knew something was wrong when I was younger, but chose to couch it in a personally-wrought pop psychology
Manica’s Meme
Posted on October 6, 2006 in Memes
Stole this from the Queen of Mania herself:
1. How tall are you barefoot? 6 3 or 4 inches
2. Have you ever flown first-class? Yes, they bumped me up.
3. One of your favorite books when you were a child? Phantom Tollbooth
4. A good restaurant in your city: Natraj
5. What is your favorite small appliance? My wrist blood pressure and heart monitor
6. One person that never fails to make you laugh? Tough one….I can be pretty intractable when I am down.
7. What’s your favorite Christmas song? Santa Baby
8. What was the first music that you ever bought? Some Disney Stuff
9. Do you do push-ups? Does anyone?
10. What was one of your favorite games as a child? Hiding from the other kids and playing with my Matchbox cars
11. What is the one thing that you cook that always receives compliments? Spaghetti sauce
12. When you were twelve years old, what did you want to be when you grew up? Lawyer. Just like Manica.
13. Your favorite Soup of the Day? Tortilla soup
14. What in your life are you most grateful for? Hell, let’s steal: “My tenuous hold on my physical and mental health.”
15. Have you ever met someone famous? Sure. Wasn’t impressed with Buddy Hackett to tell the truth.
16. Date Of Birth? Oh, that’s nosey.
17. Top 3 thoughts at this exact moment: What’s this crud behind my ear?, When should I get to bed so that I can make the meeting?, and Where is the book Dragon Hunter?
18. Three people you’re thinking about right now: Lynn, Manica (don’t get too prideful girlie), and my brother.
19. Name five drinks you regularly drink: Water, root beer, tangerine-lime, ginger ale, ginger beer.
20. From what news source do you receive the bulk of your news? Bloglines.
21. Current hair? Brown with a salt and pepper beard.
22. Current worry? Will I wake up depressed tomorrow?
23. Current hate? Waking up depressed.
24. Favorite place to be? The red retro chair in the front room.
25. Least favorite place to be? In a Republican HQ.
26. Do you consider yourself well organized? I can find my stuff. You can’t.
27. Do you believe in an afterlife? I’m thinking about this one.
28. Where do you think you will be in 10 years? No idea and the idea terrifies me.
29. Do you burn or tan? Tan then burn.
30. Who was the last blogger you hung out with? That would be Texas Bill.
31. Are you more optimistic or pessimistic about the future? Neither.
32. Last time you had an alcoholic drink? Damn. 17 years?
33. What songs do you sing in the shower? Haven’t done that lately. Instead, I declaim things that I want to write.
34. What did you fear was going to get you at night as a kid? The garbage cans.
35. What’s in your pockets right now? My wallet.
36. Last thing that made you laugh? Something Manica said.
37. Best bed sheets you had as a child? Another steal: “Ones that stayed on the bed and didn’t pull off through the night.”
38. Worst injury you’ve ever had? Broken left arm?
39. Favorite song? Prokofiev’s 2nd Piano Concerto.
40. How many TVs do you own? One
41. In the last calendar year, how many people have you told that you love them? 1 – My wife.
42. Last person that made you blush? Hmmm. Dunno!
43. Best compliment received? I receive compliments? Damn. I know I am depressed! 😉
44. What song is in your head? Katchaturian’s Piano Concerto
45. What is your favorite book? Roget’s Thesaurus?
46. Last meal you cooked for the opposite sex? Um, I usually do things in boxes.
47. What songs do you want played at your wedding? Hey, this must be for kids!
48. What song do you want played at your funeral? Bach’s Brandenberg Concerto No. 4.
49. What were you doing at 12 midnight last night? Sleeping.
50. What would you like to accomplish with the remaining years of your life? Write a novel, visit a few places, and see the Republicans turned into a minority party ad infinitum.
Cheaper Gas Prices on the Way?
Posted on October 6, 2006 in Campaign 2006
Here’s a list of identified Republican sex criminals. Remember that when Clinton did it with an adult woman, they impeached him. Demand nothing less….
