JamesSavik

It's hard to live in the South/Midwest and have an IQ higher than, oh say, warm milk. If ignorance were bliss, these places would be Shangra-la. However, ignorance is not bliss. It is just annoying and sad. Sometimes I wonder why we even bother with education. Why don't we just give every redneck kid a truck, a gun and a bottle of whiskey when they turn school age and let Darwin sort it out. Q: What do you call a 16 year old girl with brothers that is still a virgin in Arkansas? A: Track Star.

Well- it's not like they ask you. They just snip you at birth and call it a day. In my neck of the woods, Mississippi, circumcision is almost universal- 90%+. Guys that were uncircumcised "kept to themselves" because it is difficult to be different.

bLUE & FURRY

cranium flatlus

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Beware the mysterious powers of toddlers- one of which is the dreaded eye of pink.

We may disagree when we debate, and ocassionally fuss, fight and sas, But don't mistake our dysfunction for hate, Mess with this family and we'll all kick your ass!

The muses reveal themselves in different ways to different people. Music, literature, history, the news- all can be fertile ground for ideas for some while it may leave others cold. The trick is finding your own zone. This summer I went into a slump because I was trying too hard (see my blog: the paralysis of over-analysis). I always experiment to see how new things work. For example I'm experimenting with using index cards to lay out "chunks" of the story I'm currently working on, brain storming on them and then building an outline. I like the new post-it index cards so that I can arrange the cards and maybe move them around. If it works, cool. I'll use it. If not, I'll just try something else. To me, persistence is as useful as inspiration. Ideas are easy. The real trick is moving that idea from your brain on to paper with some degree of elegance.

Well, there's a generational difference. Johnny Crawford was a product of the 50s- wide eyed, innocent and repressed. One wonders where the big grin came from. Contrast him to Lief Garrett- poster boy for the sexy seventies.

Here ya go Dom: Pumpkin Carving 101 I'm one of those guys that's a soft touch on Halloween. I make little bundles with a mixture of minis- snickers, baby ruth and peanut M&Ms. Now- I'm a little concerned about what you saw that put you in such a funk. Big kids bullying little kids? Bum fights? Cat juggling? The not knowing is making me want to beat a redneck like a ugly rug. Well... honestly, I'm always in the mood for a redneck thrashing.

Here you go Sparhawk: Johnny Crawford b. 1946- he played Mark McCain [Chuck Conner's son] in the Rifleman starting in 1958 to 61 (at least).

I found out today that I made the "A" team on our school's academic team Let's see if Hot-X-country-Guy can keep up with you there. Way to go bud!

Well... if you insist on knowing my first crush, it was- Leif!

Nick- Be well little bro! Let us know how you are doing when you are feeling better. -JS

What's meaner than a grizzley bear with the clap? the lawyer that gave it to him

I'm clapping too. Glad it went well.

Dom: I met a new guy, and he

OK. Here's your joke and remember that you asked for it. ===================================== A man wakes up on a Saturday morning and goes to the bathroom to relieve himself. When he gets a look at his unit, he faints. Plop- right on the bathroom floor. When he comes too and looks at his unit again, he discovers that much to his dismay, it's true. His unit is a bright, almost glow-in-the-dark hunter's orange color. He goes to his usual doctor who has never seen anthing like it. He sends him to a specialist right away. The specialist looks at the poor man's orange unit and asks, "Sir, have your sexual habits changed lately?" The man says, "Naw, I just got a porn flick, a six pack and a large bag of cheetos like I usually do on a Friday night."

SB- RE: the per see comment. Being smart and knowing the right thing to do and say are two completely different things. You wouldn't be the first guy to act or feel awkward around the object of your affection. I think that it happens to most of us. Don't worry- experience and confidence will cure this with time BUT, you are going to crash and burn a few times. That's how you get experience. (Hey- don't blame me, I don't make the rules, I just work here.) Your best bet is to be cool and become friends with hot cross country guy. Hang out, play video games, run together. It appears that he's open to that. From that position, you'll be able to tell if it might go to the next level. If not, hey- at least you've got a friend out of it. Take care of your good heart, -JS

Approach with caution or he'll throw crap at you.

I am. Afraid I'm addicted to the darn thing. Before I carried it, I was always missing stuff that I needed- a screwdriver, flashlight, needle nosed pliers, a pen, a notebook, just whatever. Now, all my junk is at my fingertips. Contents: organizer, tool kit, 4 way screw driver, gerber multi-tool, note-pad, journal, digital camera, wallet, lighter (X2), watch, pen case, index cards, Cd's, CD player, mini-maglite, digital camera, gloves, AA AAA and 9V batteries. etc. OK. Maybe it's a sick obsession. Ummm... after living through a week of Katrina related B.S. (no power, semi-chaos), I guarantee you'll wanna know where all your stuff is- or at least the important stuff.

1. Who are you? James- writer, thinker, tekkie, nerd 2. Are we friends? I hope so. 3. When and how did we meet? Here on the GA forums. 4. Do you have a crush on me? Ummm... you're a little young for me. 5. Would you kiss me? Probably not but I'm good about hugging. 6. Give me a nickname and explain why you picked it. Neutron boy- your affinity for physics of course 7. Describe me in one word. Prodigy 8. What was your first impression? That you are a smart kid from a small town. 9. Do you still think that way about me now? Even more so. 10. What reminds you of me? Me. 11. If you could give me anything what would it be? A protection from rednecks amulet. 12. How well do you know me? Not very. 13. When's the last time you talked to me? Last night in chat. 14. Ever wanted to tell me something but couldn't? Nope. 15. Are you going to put this on your blog and see what I say about you? Nope. I'm going to put it in your blog. ---------------------------------- -JS

Don't sweat it. It's a common mistake.

The alligator disagreed with something that ate him.

The EMO boys are cuter than speckled puppies. They would probably be mortified to hear themselves described in such terms so we had best keep that just between us.