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When we feel anxiety-producing emotions, we sometimes say the direct opposite of what we actually feel. (Freud's "reaction formation") about 10 hours ago from web |
2.5 hr exam for school. I spend 30 mins writing a blog post in the blue book (ripped it out). Unable to conquer my bone deep indifference. about 12 hours ago from web |
Friend pointing to my XXL "The City" hoodie: "Who wears a sweatshirt that's too big even 4 you?" Me: "Someone who's big and getting bigger." about 15 hours ago from web |
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Killing time in Echo Park near Dodger Stadium, beautiful, cool day. Sun fracturing in thru palm trees. As always a confluence of emotions 3:44 PM Dec 12th from txt |
Quiznos in downtown LA. First question is "For here or to-go?" Then they take order. A first. 1:41 PM Dec 12th from txt |
Dreadful task of dealing w/ laundry is remedied slightly by x-mas music in the background. Ah, domestic tasks, how I wish to outsource thee. 8:39 PM Dec 11th from web |
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Planning is a poor second to complex, self-organizing processes. - Jane Jacobs, paraphrased by Richard Florida 1:28 PM Dec 11th from web |
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There are times in your life when you live each day actively and forge new ground. And other times when you simply let the days pile up. 11:20 AM Dec 11th from web |
"If you were in a position of authority on September 11, then every day since has been September 12." - Sec State Condi Rice 1:18 PM Dec 10th from web |
Why do we often say an essay or person is "smart"? When it/the person makes *us* feel smart. We love feeling like we "got it." 1:03 PM Dec 10th from web |
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Did Buffett really coin the "be greedy when others are fearful" quip? I've known that line for yrs. He utters it once and suddenly it's his. 3:26 PM Dec 9th from web |
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"People change: a) thru therapy, b) when you quit a long-term addiction, c) someone important to u dies, or d) through good love." - friend 8:49 PM Dec 8th from web |
The grayer and colder it is outside, the cozier it is inside. I like sun, but it is nice at times to try to cultivate coziness in "winter." 3:23 PM Dec 8th from web |