Hell is Other People —
In this episode of “Schadenfreude Theater,” the New York Times describes the heartbreak of psorisis increduilty experienced by rich people when other rich people treat them the way they treat everyone else.
“While the fallout from Mr. Madoff’s suspected con game shook investors around the world, perhaps nowhere was there a higher concentration of victims than [...]
I’ve read Riverbend’s blog for a long time. She’s a great writer who’s insights into life on the ground in Baghdad are essential reading. The time between posts has been getting longer and longer, and I’m so afraid for her. Can God ever forgive us for what we’ve wrought there?
I love people. They rarely disappoint. Watch the video, it’s a classic.
Dear Writers,
I know it’s a catch phrase you have to use up to and including when you have a bowel movement, but when ice weighs down a limb, falls, and kills a 9-year-old girl, could you PLEASE not call it “breaking” news?
Love,
–Cranky
OK, So I left work really early to avoid this. The TV news gnomes have been showing pictures of traffic on the route I use to go home — traffic is at a complete standstill, and has been for several hours.
This is what happens with 4-6 inches of snow. What if we got a real [...]
I drive this stretch of road every day I go to work. Here’s what I’ve observed:
People panic when they notice they’re going down a hill.
Any moisture falling from the sky causes panic.
People are astonished when they see the sun and can’t remember how to use sunglasses or sun visors.
People are astonished when it gets dark [...]
If this weren’t so awful, there would be a joke in there about zombie armies. But it is awful, and I feel so bad for the families.