Word

More on words. As yesterday where I spoke of the importance of definition- which in and of itself is a commonly held belief, yet an actively passive practice - today I found something to further describe it's importance. Showing the beauty and the limits of our verbal currency; namely, words.

Hear me

"First learn the meaning of what you say, and then speak."

- Epictetus

Very shortly, let me say, this quote concerns me when being told I am loved. In most cases, this is a lie because both parties define it differently. Also, love is a verb so being loving and being in love are the same thing - a slave to service, paid in joy like a king.

This also goes for when people like to discuss the various problems with God and religion; further when they argue for their 'spirituality' apart from organization - not paying attention to the fact that they are proposing an organized thought as a tenant of "why no religion, why no God, etc.". In those cases by the way, I appreciate those who don't even try. I guess lukewarm is revolting; this stands even when I act thusly.

That's about it. We must start being honest.

Karan

Happy Sequential Date Day!

Elegant Expression

I love artistic expression. so much.

And my bed, I like that a lot too. It's a four poster with a canopy so I feel like Harry Potter sort of. It's just bigger than the ones in his dorm and doesn't have big drapes. Big drapes would be nice though.

I'm too sexy for my bear

The following is one of my favorite quotes - one of many, many, many - but for some reason lately I've been wanting to share it.

During and after sex I am consistently struck by how awe inspiring it is. The whole process, through and beyond the aftermath of orgasms. I marvel at it - and I'm choosing my words carefully.

Further, I greatly enjoy the various aspects of sex on its many levels ranging from deep emotionality, spirituality, and psychological effect - all the way through sport and expression. Making love is of course, a very different thing.

As a Catholic I don't like having sex before marriage, but when I do, I've at least been blessed to enjoy myself. In all events however, this quote holds true, and I thank God for it. I hope the world at large - with its latent, and sometimes obtuse obsession, with sex and sexuality segregated from its intrinsic value as living within a Trinitarian God - will be able to feel the same.

"Sometimes sex is the most boring part of my day."

-David Matzko McCarthy

like this.

More Magic Marketing

The Tagline is...

"Everything Ages Fast. Update."

Some Don Draper, or possibly some ultra nerd -all one in and the same - came up with this line. It's perfect. The message it's sending is "Time is running out - fast" Reminding the viewer of a deep seeded anxiety/fear, that time is always running out and life is only so long. They add the word, 'fast' which is perfect. They sweeten the blow and dull the edge of the knife with great creative artwork.

The second layer of great marketing is doing this for two of the most popular sites on the internet. It get's noticed, fast. They also created a 'vintage' add for Skype.

The final and third layer is the fact that 'vintage' is having an impact being used to further modern marketing. Only the power of marketing - when done effectively - with it's ability to reach our deepest fears and dreams - could pull this off and make us love it. Well, I love it, and if I had a company I would hire the Draper or the nerd at MaxiMidia in a heart beat - or at least discuss cost with them.

Click the pictures above to enlarge them.

Also, here is a splendid, captivating film from the most champion address on the internet.

My love - II

Looks in part, like this.

Dusty ol' Dust

I've sung this song, but I'll sing it again,
Of the place that I lived on the wild windy plains,
In the month called April, county called Gray,
And here's what all of the people there say

So long, it's been good to know yuh;
So long, it's been good to know yuh;
So long, it's been good to know yuh.
This dusty old dust is a-gettin' my home,
And I got to be driftin' along.

A dust storm hit, an' it hit like thunder;
It dusted us over, an' it covered us under;
Blocked out the traffic an' blocked out the sun,
Straight for home all the people did run,
Singin'

So long, it's been good to know yuh;
So long, it's been good to know yuh;
So long, it's been good to know yuh.
This dusty old dust is a-gettin' my home,
And I got to be driftin' along

We talked of the end of the world, and then
We'd sing a song an' then sing it again.
We'd sit for an hour an' not say a word,
And then these words would be heard

So long, it's been good to know yuh;
So long, it's been good to know yuh;
So long, it's been good to know yuh.
This dusty old dust is a-gettin' my home,
And I got to be driftin' along

Sweethearts sat in the dark and sparked,
They hugged and kissed in that dusty old dark.
They sighed and cried, hugged and kissed,
Instead of marriage, they talked like this

So long, it's been good to know yuh;
So long, it's been good to know yuh;
So long, it's been good to know yuh.
This dusty old dust is a-gettin' my home,
And I got to be driftin' along

Now, the telephone rang, an' it jumped off the wall,
That was the preacher, a-makin' his call.
He said, "Kind friend, this may the end;
An' you got your last chance of salvation of sin!

So long, it's been good to know yuh;
So long, it's been good to know yuh;
So long, it's been good to know yuh.
This dusty old dust is a-gettin' my home,
And I got to be driftin' along

The churches was jammed, and the churches was packed,
An' that dusty old dust storm blowed so black.
Preacher could not read a word of his text,
An' he folded his specs, an' he took up collection,
Said

So long, it's been good to know yuh;
So long, it's been good to know yuh;
So long, it's been good to know yuh.
This dusty old dust is a-gettin' my home,
And I got to be driftin' along

-Woody Guthrie

Excuse me while I kiss the sky

"Well I stand up next to a mountain, and I chop it down with the edge of my hand...if I don't meet you no more in this world then I'll meet you on the next one, and don't be late, don't be late"

-Jimi Hendrix [Voodoo Child]

My love -I

Looks in part, like this.