Monthly Archives: April 2014

I had the thought that it might be interesting to hear about some of the my theories that never see the light of day, and why I’ve discarded them. For my first example, I’ll need a definition. A bright person’s … Continue reading →

Well, work training period’s over. So I’m back to my usual nonsense, though I’ve spent most of my energies in the Neanderhall today. This is a good time to summarize all of the stuff I’m supposed to be doing, as … Continue reading →

I got a new job as a care attendant at a home for seniors. Full-time, benefits, $11/hr, opportunities for advancement, and a fixed schedule (2nd shift, M-F), so not a bad gig by a long shot. Very feminine environment, so … Continue reading →

It should seem no coincidence that this saint should chose to grace us with his day in which to publish the humble book of fantastic tales. They take place in a world without a sun, signified by the eclipse in … Continue reading →

Translation: Effeminate little boy is treated as if he’s a freak and a queer because he looks like a girl. Spends the rest of his life attempting to get back at society because he can’t figure out how to get … Continue reading →

As described here. Stumbled across this: Analysis of the ratings showed that gifted children were more interested than were unselected children in school subjects which are most abstract, and somewhat less interested in the “practical” subjects. Literature, debating, dramatics, and … Continue reading →

Here is another dimension of human action with two extremes: there are those who act according to instinct, without a second thought, and there are those who feel a need to have reasons for doing things. To illustrate, imagine that … Continue reading →

Curious. I recently discovered a flaw in my otherwise absolutely perfect diet (stable for bio level 3, woo!), when I added wind sprints to my exercise regimen early in the day. Before, I had only been lifting weights late in … Continue reading →

Again, H/T Wright: Studying here in Rome, I live in the the midst of ancient beauty. In fact, I’m just down the street from St. Peter’s square, which I walk through on the way to my job or architecture class. … Continue reading →

That’s how I read this, aside from the usual amygdala stimulation. The neonatologist testified… If a baby moves, it is alive. Equally troubling, it feels a “tremendous amount of pain” when its spinal cord is severed. So, the fact that … Continue reading →