Month: September 2003

From the danlmarmot list, my six values:

Creativity
Effectiveness
Health
Self-realization
Spirituality
Wisdom

This list is similar to what I already have selected when I got my Franklin-Covey planner. My values haven’t changed much although I’m sure I need to have more emphasis on wealth. At this point in my life, the only way I can become wealthy (financially) is by inheritance (unknown relative), winning the lotto (doubtful), thief (even more doubtful), trickery (highly unlikely), extending my life expectancy (puhleeeze), or I could do the best I know how and keep my current values.

“I was one of the first people in the Palestinian world, in the late 1970s, to say that there is no military option, either for us or for them, and I’m certainly the only well-known Arab who writes these things—and who writes exactly the same things in the Arab press that I say here.” Edward Said, in “Setting the Record Straight,” an Atlantic Monthly interview from 1999.

Hate crimes rise in Boca Raton; Broward County leads state (Florida)

I guess my earlier post today makes sense afterall.

I’m hesitant to post this but for whatever it’s worth… I have arrived at my post office at the same time as this redneck looking white male about 50yr. The first time I remember seeing him was when he was riding a bicycle that had the shock forks recalled for being unsafe. I mentioned that he might check with a bike shop to make sure his forks were not recalled. It was probably not worth my effort because the bike was a cheapo.

Anyway, as we were both inside checking our boxes he began talking to himself. The way he did it was like talking to a third person that wasn’t there. He garbled much of what he said but he did want me to understand he didn’t like niggars and that they were the evil of the world. I just kind of ignored him as being a stupid redneck asshole. I guess he also felt it necessary to not talk directly to me for some reason but that is probably a good strategy for someone not knowing if the person they’re talking to is “packing heat.”

So, I just returned from the post office and he was there again today. I almost laughed out loud when he slyly pulled the door closed behind him so that I would have to open the door from being totally closed. Then he’s in the po boxes area mumbling to his invisible friend about how things would be better without, you know, niggars. He got into his open top Jeep and still mumbling. Of course, I left and went back to the studio.

I really feel sorry for a white racist living in S. Florida. This part of the U.S. is SO brown, and dark brown (and white) that everytime that guy opens his eyes he must feel his gut tighten into knots. Sad thing is at his age, he’ll probably die with his hate. So be it…

Noted scholar Edward Said has died at the age of 67. “His writings have been translated into 26 languages and his most influential book, Orientalism (1978), was credited with forcing Westerners to re-examine their perceptions of the Islamic world. His works cover a plethora of other subjects, from English literature, his academic speciality, to music and culture.”

I’ve been more busy than I expected of late. I got a phone call before the hurricane and again after from General Services Agency (U.S. Gov’t) saying that I had been requested to send slides of my work for a possible art-in-public places commission on a federal bldg. being planned up where I used to live. I was surprised to hear I had been specifically requested since I never get awarded those things and that someone actually felt my name should be on the list of artists reviewed. Once I actually spoke to the person in Wash., D.C., I had to overnight my work via FedEx (on their dollar).

Then, yesterday I met with someone I’ve recently met (an architect) who has asked me to be a curator for one of the centers he’s in charge of. And, it seems to be an interesting offer. I’m working on it.

I took a few new pics but, I’ll post some in a few days when I gather a good bunch. Patience, please… 🙂

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No Crush 92.9% Secret Crush 3.6% Public Crush 0.0% Ex-Crush 3.6%

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Oh well, I guess one of the guilty parties might know who he is. 🙂

This hurricane is huge. People in Miami learned that one cannot underestimate where one will make landfall. Batten down the hatches! These links should take you to where you can see regular updates of the water vapor as seen from GEOS8, the geo-stationary satellite over the eastern part of north American. (Just a side note but, the image on this posting is dynamic. That means the image is being updated hourly by the satellite and the hurricane itself will be seen to move across the surface.)

Latest Water Vapor
JPEG (60K)
GIF (207K)

< BB9 > WOOOOO jawn!!
< JeffBrAwy > Jawn is Jide’s favorite.
[in private window]
< BB9 > *smooches*
[waits and waits and waits for a response]
-> -jawnbc- wake up babydoll!
[waits and waits and waits for a response]
< BB9 > you there yet?
[waits and waits and waits for a response]
< BB9 > wwaaaaaa!! I’m being ignored… :-(((
[more waiting….]
jawnbc (~jawnbc@hsia.telus.net) Quit (Idle time limit exceeded)
No such nick/channel

*sigh*

Finally, my driving to the Univ. has brought my car to its knees… I bought it from the guy my ex was last living with (an older friend of his) for $500. My ex had run into a parking lot pole, or something, and created a huge “v” shaped crease in the bumper and wrinkled the hood (or bonnet for you that prefer). I figured if it lasted 6-8 months I’d be happy. I’ve had it now for 4 years. It’s an 1987 Ford Crown Victoria wagon, a big powerful and strong motor. Even now it’s not dead but, I can’t put more money into it.

It had been getting worse over the summer and I spent $300 trying to make sure I could drive it as long as possible. I’m in school 4 days a week and the 1+ hour drive has put a strain that’s beyond repair. I’d rather buy a newer one. I hate the idea of dealing with car salespeople because they try so hard to back a person into a corner, all the while smiling and talking sh*t.

I’m heading off to find something over the weekend (beginning Friday). Wish me luck! I know one thing I don’t want: Hummer H2. I’m totally insulted every time I see one of those driving in Miami/ Ft. Lauderdale/ Palm Beach. I didn’t see a sinlge one in Minnesota where the weekend is made for off-roading, fishing, hunting, etc. where such a vehicle would more than likely be a better fit. However, the cost of the Hummer fits better with the wealth of S. Florida.