Posts by Ryan Livingston
Selling the Farm II
The original idea put out by John Locke so many years ago was that all humans had the right to life, liberty and property. Jefferson would later put it down as “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.” Odd how parcels of land and shelters of wood got equated to happiness. Where as it may…
Read MoreTwo Years A Webmaster
A few years ago a concept entered my mind, and to this date I still can’t figure out what is was. It was the New World Otter, we all know that… or, at least to those reading this article. I remember when and why it hit my head. The humor section for the Pauw Wow…
Read MoreThe People on the Bus Go Mumble Mumble Mumble
Being one of the members of the seeming marginal demographic known as public transport commuters – and of the even marginal-marginal demographic of occasion enjoyers of public transport – it’s no wonder that I’ve made some observations on my journeys. Well, not as much observations as major peeves. 1) Stop Here on Red – This…
Read MoreThere And Back Again and There Again Yet Again – III:2
Right now I should be painting. I’m taking an oil painting class this term – I may have mentioned it. But one of the disadvantages of commuting to school is that nagging problem of not actually getting there – especially when mass transit is in the mix. I had missed my first bus by seconds,…
Read MoreSelling the Farm
It’s said that one of the most traumatic experiences in life is that of moving. Those in the younger age brackets worry about finding new playmates and a pizza place as good as the old hang out. The elders worry about finding a new job, a new rut to fall into, playmates and a pizza…
Read MoreMore Crap Than Your Stick Can Shake At
With the influx of bootlegs and the like, it comes at no surprise that the movie industry is now planning to reward DVD patrons with added doodads and goodies in addition to the tons of bonus features on the discs themselves. However, as USA today reports, things go south real fast: “The trend continues with…
Read MoreAn Open Response to “Jay”
In a response to Entry 60 – Cleaning the Lent Trap, an anonymous person named “Jay” wrote the following: “You are a real idiot! You must be a stupid Baptist whom can’t think for himself. Are you really that shallow?” Now, them’s fightin’ words if ever I heard them. I don’t like to back down…
Read MoreI Do It For the Sport
The thrill of the hunt is one of life’s little pleasures. Some prefer live game – deer, bears, cows, etc. That’s not for me. I’m no PETA freak, mind you. There’s just no challenge to it! Live quarry is everywhere. You can step outside your door and shoot a pigeon. Hell, there’s no need to…
Read MoreOn Birthdays
It has just occurred to me that there is something odd about birthdays – we celebrate the one who was born. When you think about it, there’s really nothing to being born. You have no say in the matter, nor does one recall the pain that occurs. Parents, moms to be exact, recall all the…
Read MoreCleaning The Lent Trap
Yesterday was Ash Wednesday, the starting gun of the Christian period known as Lent. For those unfamiliar with this situation I’ll break it down. You attend mass (on your own recognizance since it isn’t a Holy Day of Obligation) then wait in line to have the ashes of year old palm fronds smeared on your…
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