tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11152564.post7372870873190732354..comments2024-01-31T00:52:30.471-08:00Comments on Waking Ambrose: Another FableDoug The Unahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04753071669562594194noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11152564.post-15146869972929192422007-05-10T14:07:00.000-07:002007-05-10T14:07:00.000-07:00I'm sorry, Quilly. I was out of town yesterday an...I'm sorry, Quilly. I was out of town yesterday and missed Mushroom's too, initially. Apologies, especially since I meant to say your comment was exactly true.Doug The Unahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04753071669562594194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11152564.post-12733783715840849852007-05-10T12:21:00.000-07:002007-05-10T12:21:00.000-07:00It is good that I have been so busy. I didn't hav...It is good that I have been so busy. I didn't have time to notice that you ignored me yesterday.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11152564.post-24093241510193480732007-05-10T06:29:00.000-07:002007-05-10T06:29:00.000-07:00Minka, It has to do with symbolism that bypasses t...Minka, <I>I</I>t has to <I>d</I>o w<I>i</I>th symb<I>o</I>lism tha<I>t</I> bypasses the conscious mind. Well, or pills under the tongue. Very good.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for doing so, Shayna. Sorry I was late this morning.<BR/><BR/>Neva, late flight + two urgent messages from work in my voice mail when I turned on the phone in Burbank. You do the math.Doug The Unahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04753071669562594194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11152564.post-91538549229568143772007-05-10T05:33:00.000-07:002007-05-10T05:33:00.000-07:00Shayna! seeing you HERE more than makes up for the...Shayna! seeing you HERE more than makes up for the fact there's no new post up, as yet! (Doug? too many beans last night, "magic" and/or otherwise??)<BR/><BR/>ah well... happy happy something something.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11152564.post-14683703642407380722007-05-10T05:00:00.000-07:002007-05-10T05:00:00.000-07:00Well, it's Thursday and I guess I am a little earl...Well, it's Thursday and I guess I am a little early (6:30 CST) for the "magic word"... just wanted to stop by while I had some time on my hands... :)<BR/><BR/>Hope you are doing great!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11152564.post-70047581738925323522007-05-10T01:35:00.000-07:002007-05-10T01:35:00.000-07:00Doug, I don´t even know what subliminally means. I...Doug, I don´t even know what subliminally means. Is it to do with pills?Minkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04200778533362101678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11152564.post-69563771189642312572007-05-09T23:03:00.000-07:002007-05-09T23:03:00.000-07:00Mushroom, sorry, I lost you among the penguins. I...Mushroom, sorry, I lost you among the penguins. I like the formula laws of humanity v laws of society. I'm not antisocial, I'm misanthropic!<BR/><BR/>Minka, I think you were just being contrary or maybe you read it subliminally.<BR/><BR/>AS, 30 points of light?<BR/><BR/>Alice, because I'm outshone by my friends who aren't famous either.<BR/><BR/>Terry, that's a rare quality in a crow. You're exemplary.<BR/><BR/>That's funny, Diesel. Protesting the lack of oxygen in air and the emergence of continents. I've known people who held grudges that long.Doug The Unahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04753071669562594194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11152564.post-46903623638464678932007-05-09T21:55:00.000-07:002007-05-09T21:55:00.000-07:00What about the fishes? Were the fishes on the roa...What about the fishes? Were the fishes on the road? Because they would have had a legitimate complaint.robkroesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14731849693307953813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11152564.post-7843872784069284912007-05-09T21:04:00.000-07:002007-05-09T21:04:00.000-07:00Doug, the way your mind is wired is nothing short ...Doug, the way your mind is wired is nothing short of stupendous. Good update, to say the least. I love fables, and by the way, I champion chickens.tsduffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06457805824149563737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11152564.post-4342700164750015322007-05-09T20:49:00.000-07:002007-05-09T20:49:00.000-07:00Priceless."I'm with the nice little thought provok...Priceless.<BR/><BR/>"I'm with the nice little thought provoking fable"<BR/><BR/>and your not famous why again????Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11152564.post-11527675951946679862007-05-09T18:49:00.000-07:002007-05-09T18:49:00.000-07:00LOLS MrD! did they ever? the only disobedient di...LOLS MrD! did they ever? the only disobedient disciple got himself hanged!<BR/><BR/>illumined by gold? lolAsianSmileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06574684366358480498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11152564.post-81197881335413003112007-05-09T17:49:00.000-07:002007-05-09T17:49:00.000-07:00Morgan, yes! ONE! it is about time we get it right...Morgan, yes! ONE! it is about time we get it right and planet earth a fresh start! :)<BR/><BR/>I think I have been over here three or four times today and now I notice the word for today. I was wondering why everybody in teh comment section had a link to civil disobedience. <BR/><BR/>I really should apply for teh head-butting reality show. It´s not like there is any harm I could do to my head :)Minkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04200778533362101678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11152564.post-36556830194043828422007-05-09T17:36:00.000-07:002007-05-09T17:36:00.000-07:00K, what's gotten into baby animals these days, any...K, what's gotten into baby animals these days, anyway?<BR/><BR/>And therein, good friend, lies the difference. You can sneak a whole city past our government without being caught. But just for the record, Bonhoffer and friends did conspire to murder Hitler. That's not subtle.<BR/><BR/>Kyah, part II will be short, probably. <BR/><BR/>AS, complaints of the apostles?<BR/><BR/>And truly, Minka, this Noah is a virtuous man. You can always tell the pious by the sad animals.<BR/><BR/>TLP, I bet Minka wondered why I wear an English Muffin as a hat.<BR/><BR/>J.D., he's a muse.<BR/><BR/>Um, yes, Actonbell. That's exactly what I meant. (I wonder if you're this generous with David Foster Wallace.)<BR/><BR/>Morgan, I don't share the prejudice but that's a great line about the Southern Preacher. I sure hate to even contemplate what would happen if a bus were late.<BR/><BR/>Thanks, Actonbell.Doug The Unahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04753071669562594194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11152564.post-32070666468530212272007-05-09T15:18:00.001-07:002007-05-09T15:18:00.001-07:00Minka, "one" of each kind? Southern preacher?O.C.,...Minka, "one" of each kind? Southern preacher?<BR/><BR/>O.C., I prefer gazpacho and feta.<BR/><BR/>Doug, so are you saying if we all took the bus, the busses would always be late?<BR/><BR/>ddzshim,<BR/>MorganI Dive At Nighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16726422679358658819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11152564.post-31215693503185434432007-05-09T15:08:00.000-07:002007-05-09T15:08:00.000-07:00RoP whines all the time about the humidity level a...RoP whines all the time about the humidity level as well as the tastless gnats. Our neighbors' cats went on strike last week, refusing to continue ripping up their couch and drapes until their owners bought a larger litter box. <BR/><BR/>LOVED this story, Doug!!Jamie Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11036600186909466411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11152564.post-8641729462285697462007-05-09T13:53:00.000-07:002007-05-09T13:53:00.000-07:00Minka, we have lots and lots of butter heads. Nic...Minka, we have lots and lots of butter heads. Nice, soft, mushy heads over here.TLPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02837578489728318423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11152564.post-24955360306981664982007-05-09T13:43:00.000-07:002007-05-09T13:43:00.000-07:00´modern entertainment promotes head-butting´that´s...´modern entertainment promotes head-butting´<BR/><BR/>that´s funny, scary but funny...<BR/><BR/>"America´s Next Head-Butter!"<BR/><BR/>It could happen!Minkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04200778533362101678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11152564.post-41928656474293794022007-05-09T12:48:00.000-07:002007-05-09T12:48:00.000-07:00civil disobedience: Abiding by the rules of human...<B>civil disobedience:</B> Abiding by the rules of humanity over the rules of society. An affront to the self-proclaimed gods for following a higher power.<BR/><BR/><I>see:</I> lost art -- cf. "free speech zones" miles away from the eyes and ears of those who need to see and hearThe Mushroomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13466433750698090728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11152564.post-12421111774464519432007-05-09T12:03:00.000-07:002007-05-09T12:03:00.000-07:00Everybody may agree on the destination now, but bo...Everybody may agree on the destination now, but both agreement and traffic density will change once they start planning the route.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11152564.post-61259957033961077692007-05-09T11:06:00.000-07:002007-05-09T11:06:00.000-07:00that certainly was a sign. I hope the local parson...that certainly was a sign. I hope the local parson had his wits about him, got a bit of wood and nails and built a mighty ship, loaded one type of animal from each kingdom and...Minkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04200778533362101678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11152564.post-50485273467567833002007-05-09T10:51:00.000-07:002007-05-09T10:51:00.000-07:00acts of the illumined.acts of the illumined.AsianSmileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06574684366358480498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11152564.post-79510153769623912252007-05-09T10:14:00.000-07:002007-05-09T10:14:00.000-07:00sounds a bit like coffee time at WA :-)are you sur...sounds a bit like coffee time at WA :-)<BR/><BR/>are you sure the parson didn't think 'wow, I must in God's good books, I'm not going to have to buy groceries for months!' ( then he proceeded to floor it )Kyahgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04496268340516243071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11152564.post-188995018461191562007-05-09T08:51:00.000-07:002007-05-09T08:51:00.000-07:00I stand corrected, Doug. Though his organization ...I <A HREF="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dietrich_Bonhoeffer" REL="nofollow">stand corrected</A>, Doug. Though his <A HREF="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Confessing_Church" REL="nofollow">organization</A> was small and, to be kind, mostly surreptitious. To be sure, Nazi Germany had the Gestapo, while we have FEMA. But still ...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11152564.post-55624642478349933072007-05-09T08:47:00.000-07:002007-05-09T08:47:00.000-07:00the little buggers should have listened to their p...the little buggers should have listened to their parents and stayed home<BR/><BR/>sycrxe: sexy moron (thanks, ariel!)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09190480692312079052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11152564.post-73189713011843564732007-05-09T08:32:00.000-07:002007-05-09T08:32:00.000-07:00Poobah, what do we want? Oxymoron! When do we wa...Poobah, what do we want? Oxymoron! When do we want it? Now! Si se puede!<BR/><BR/>Farmer Bob, Ariel. Why?<BR/><BR/>Al, funny you mention that so briefly.<BR/><BR/>TLP, well look up when you go outside.<BR/><BR/>Pia, why do we write stories and read magnets?<BR/><BR/>Neva, I think the end is ambiguous. And thanks.<BR/><BR/>Amoeba, that's not really true about Germany. Dietrich Bonhoffer and others suffered the disadvantage of being local and listed.<BR/><BR/>Neva, for an explanation go to <A HREF="http://greenteapot.blogspot.com/" REL="nofollow">Actonbell's</A>.<BR/><BR/>Sar, you're kind of giving it away today, aren't you?Doug The Unahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04753071669562594194noreply@blogger.com