Monday, July 11, 2011
July 8,****: "I was given an impromptu exercise: to tell people what a dryer, Antarctica, and the Moody Blues have in common." That's a tough one. A dryer is hot. But Antarctica is not, except for the occasional eruptions of Mt. Erebus. But then, the Moody Blues cannot really be described as hot.... Sign in to see full entry.
Saturday, July 9, 2011
The Huge Block
July 8,****: "The camping staff played semi-official football, using no pads. On one play, I made a block which sprung FP the store manager, and she ran for a 30-to-40 yard gain down to the five." I told FP about this dream, and she thought that it meant that I thought that I did not get enough... Sign in to see full entry.
Friday, July 8, 2011
Punishment Fits The Crime
July 6,***: "Proposed allotment of punishment: Each convict chained to a stone increasing in proportional weight to the offender according to the seriousness or gravity of the crime, e.g. a murderer would be chained to a stone two or three times one's weight while a shoplifter would be chained to a... Sign in to see full entry.
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Slave Ship Uprising: A "Risk"y Move
July 5,****: "Cudjo took over a slave ship on its way to the the Americas from Africa. Cudjo then sailed the ship to South America, for he feared the Arab slave traders would be waiting for him in Africa. He took over all of South America and ruled with his tribes of black....in the world conquest... Sign in to see full entry.
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
An Anticipation of Barack Obama?
July 4,****: "I studied at various universities in the Midwest and East, transferring frequently. My most notable studies were in Chicago and New York. Apparently, I was studying law, because JL, who was probably a law student, quipped to me: 'A law student is not a real law student until and unless... Sign in to see full entry.
Monday, July 4, 2011
Four Churches In One
July 2, ****: "I toured through a church that was four churches in one. Among the churches was one Lutheran and one Methodist. I am not sure of the other two, perhaps Catholic and Episcopalian. The Methodist sanctuary was impressive in its size with tall doors. The doors were decorated with ornate... Sign in to see full entry.
Saturday, July 2, 2011
Friends Don't Betray Friends
July 2,****: "Robin Hood and Little John had successfully eluded their pursuers and were now on the outside of the Nottingham city wall. Robin looked through a small hole in the wall and observed that the mob of people after him were confused and so he said, 'I am safe now from those reward... Sign in to see full entry.
Monday, June 27, 2011
Traveling Anxieties
June 29,****: "With L, I took a shuttle bus to a waiting spot for my airline connection. After the bus dropped us off, I went back to my nearby cabin. So did L. I did not want to forget anything. I expressed concern I might miss my connection, but L told me not to worry. I went back to the waiting... Sign in to see full entry.
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Don't Keep Your Passport in the Sixth Drawer
June 25,****: "I was arrested for a minor offense--perhaps traffic-related--and sentenced to an overnight stay in a shelter or hostel with numerous other people. The building was connected with other buildings but seemed to be in the same site as the boarding house on H Street. I put my belonging in... Sign in to see full entry.
Monday, June 20, 2011
It's Good to Have a Co-Pilot
June 25,****: "K flew a small airplane in Oregon, and when he experienced difficulties he radioed out to air traffic control personnel who were able to coach him to the airport where he subsequently landed. I went up in the airplane next, and JU flew with me as a passenger. Then I experienced... Sign in to see full entry.