Redefining misanthropy for a fresh generation. Standard posts begin with a definition from Ambrose Bierce's The Devil's Dictionary followed by a modern adjustment. Miscellany on Wednesday and storytelling on Saturday.
Saturday, November 22, 2008
The Mayoralty of Macedon
Episode IX
Listen to Diogenes, children!.
Or read the inscription on the flattened bodies of the boys.
Cartoons from Diogenes and The Bad Boys of Corinth by Wilhelm Busch
The thing is, Dogs have a different threshhold than we humans... it is unfair to draw a parallel to the political Change - however Well Thought Out. Doug, do you ever run dry of interesting analogies? You still of all have my vote.
Hmm. I prognosticate that His Honor will soon be making D. the subject of a fireside chat, in which he will profess respect for the naked (exposing [sorry] deficiencies in his wolf's woolgathering) philosopher, but suggest that his persistent naysaying is a bit of a cyn.
civilization,oh a word of much potential ,some would claim it resides only in the vastness of the arctic/northwest territories,others may claim it has its roots in the middle east,i think when you remove the "barrel"it is truly a matter of heart,that born with wisdom,that no wo/man in born an island.Peace....excited?,only one more saturday to go,will you have to bind your wrists with duct tape...Enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The return of Diogenes. Saints be praised! Orpheus' songs are already beginning to change. But I remember the tunes of old that were sung before, and it's those songs of hope that must come to pass or else... a new song of change will begin to be sung. Selah.
"A very pretty adornment" indeed. It gives a lovely light. But it's just a small light in a sea of darkness. Everyone needs to step up, pay attention, care about others,, have patience, and shine their own light .
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The thing is, Dogs have a different threshhold than we humans... it is unfair to draw a parallel to the political Change - however Well Thought Out. Doug, do you ever run dry of interesting analogies? You still of all have my vote.
Hmm. I prognosticate that His Honor will soon be making D. the subject of a fireside chat, in which he will profess respect for the naked (exposing [sorry] deficiencies in his wolf's woolgathering) philosopher, but suggest that his persistent naysaying is a bit of a cyn.
;)
The dog can really tell a painful tale now.
Well, Terry, Diogenes thought civilization itself was a mistake so you can't blame him for doubting the importance of new leadership.
Amoeba, the job of a cynic is expectations management.
Icy, Homer was probably a beagle.
You betcha, Actonbell.
civilization,oh a word of much potential ,some would claim it resides only in the vastness of the arctic/northwest territories,others may claim it has its roots in the middle east,i think when you remove the "barrel"it is truly a matter of heart,that born with wisdom,that no wo/man in born an island.Peace....excited?,only one more saturday to go,will you have to bind your wrists with duct tape...Enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The return of Diogenes.
Saints be praised!
Orpheus' songs are already beginning to change.
But I remember the tunes of old that were sung before, and it's those songs of hope that must come to pass or else... a new song of change will begin to be sung.
Selah.
Bear, I am an island.
Psalm after psalm, JD.
"A very pretty adornment" indeed. It gives a lovely light. But it's just a small light in a sea of darkness. Everyone needs to step up, pay attention, care about others,, have patience, and shine their own light .
I think it's important if for nothing else to make us go green.
Enjoy this weeks edition.
I am sure I posted a long comment here late last night....hummmm
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