Dorian's Demitasse |_|)

"Logic is the beginning of wisdom, not the end."

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 19:48:44 -0700

“Logic is the beginning of wisdom, not the end.”

- Leonard Nimoy
Happy 81st, Spock William @TheRealNimoy Bell!
along with @WilliamShatner just before you… #LLAP

PS: Speaking of Live Long And Prosper,
don’t miss this Spock post.

Synchronicity much?! My Hunny & I wouldn’t watch...

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 17:34:00 -0700

Synchronicity much?! My Hunny & I wouldn’t watch #StarTrek XI til we finished Enterprise so, long story short, my MacBook aka Macelangelo had gone in for repairs prolonging the wait. Once Macelangelo was home & functioning again, I celebrated by going to my “Movies 2 watch” playlist on Hulu. As the playlist is alphabetical, Alabama Moon was first up & Jimmy Bennett impressed the Hell out of me. So imagine my surprise when he showed up as James T. Kirk that very night when said Hunny & I finally got to watch Star Trek!? I ❤ the lack of randomness that makes up the chaos of our visible universe!

PS: I have a “Fave Films” playlist underway too.

| #MarkTwain #quote |) “Now and then we had a hope that,...

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:32:58 -0800

| #MarkTwain #quote |) “Now and then we had a hope that, if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be pirates.” — Mark Twain

It’s Wallpaper Wednesday again & the birthday of another Aquarian in my immediate family. Just as the wallpaper shared for me mum’s birthday last week connects me to her, this ghost ship not only reminds me of my brother but was taken right off his computer screen. Jordan Leigh doesn’t put much stock in blood being thicker than water – apropos for an Aquarius – being more interested in kindred spirits than kin alone; a pirate at heart with a Twain disposition. We have more in common than we know what to do with &, tho’ it’s unlikely he’ll see this, I’m wishing him a Happy Birthday:

(|_|*tanjoubi omedetou otouto*|_|)

| #tea #quote |) “A mother’s love is like a cup of tea, they are...

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:59:28 -0800

| #tea #quote |) “A mother’s love is like a cup of tea, they are always there to comfort you.” *to mum*

I’m not able to have tea or share coffee with me mum whenever I’d like (everyday ~_^) yet we always will virtually… with the help of Mikasa. This Arabella cup matches her china & she found some Mikasa Star Track for me when we went thrifting on my last birthday. Each time this wallpaper rotates onto my desktop, I imagine her poised to drink so what better way to honor her birthday this week than share a wallpaper that exists solely to remind me of her. I lift your mug to you, Momma; (|_|*ch33rs*|_|)

PS: Welcome back to Wallpaper Wednesday! ^_^

nevver: Charles Addams | #HappyBirthday & #RIP...

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 19:20:09 -0800

nevver:

Charles Addams

| #HappyBirthday & #RIP #CharlesAddams |)

A dark wit is all the more sublime when combined with insight; Thank you Charles Addams!

“Too often we are like children who settle for playing in mud puddles when the beauty and the immensity of the ocean is just a few feet away.” — C.S. Lewis

☕ Whether our mobiles are filled with pictures of ourselves rather than the wonders of the world around us or we’re simply wondering about the wrong things, it’s all a question of focus.

| #poem for @alwayskatharine |) Play a thin tuneon a paper...

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 17:38:33 -0800

| #poem for @alwayskatharine |)

Play a thin tune
on a paper horn.
Old is dying.
New is born.

Scatter confetti
over the floor.
Sweep an old year
out the door.

Blow up a wish
in a bright balloon.
Whisper dreams
to a midnight moon.

Play a loud tune
on a paper horn.
Old is dying.
New is born.

— Myra Cohn Livingston

My ~~honorary~~ Goddaughter, known for her confetti throwing, has just had a birthday & the confetti-strewn celebrating must continue – especially since she’s starting a new year of her alongside the brand spanking new year we’ve all begun. That’s precisely what makes this poem so perfect for her; Happy Birthday Katherine!

Here’s to an absolutely amazingly awesome addition to my family…
(|_|*may each piece of confetti carry a wish*|_|)

| #DoctorWho #quote |) “You wanted advice, you said. I...

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 21:08:00 -0800

| #DoctorWho #quote |) “You wanted advice, you said. I never give it, never, but I might just say this to you:

Always search for truth.” — Doctor Who, The Daleks

☕ By seeking what is true, we find who we are & why we live.

[mug raised to Byrd Baggett for his wallpaper: truth |_|)]

Here’s to a wonderful #NewYearAnd a warm adieu to the...

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 20:55:00 -0800

Here’s to a wonderful #NewYear
And a warm adieu to the old!
Here’s to happiness, good times, good cheer
And the many joys yet to unfold!

To 2012, a year of universal change;
seek the hope hidden in the hardship… (|_|*ch33rs*|_|)

PS: The image is from my blog post, Two thousand infinity ∞

"Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors and let each new year find you a..."

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 17:38:56 -0800

“Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors and let each new year find you a better wo/man.”

- Benjamin Franklin

Dr. Who And The Daleks

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 19:30:00 -0800

Dr. Who And The Daleks:

Having spent December stowing away on the #TARDIS, peeking in on the first seven incarnations of #DoctorWho, I’ve decided to go thru the entire classic series. I finished its second storyline this morning & have just discovered it was told again as a film. The characters are terribly misrepresented, especially The Doctor himself (human? hardly!), yet it’s admittedly fun to see the story in color & filmed with better resources. As ridiculous as this version is, it’s also ridiculously fun since the script is almost identical to the original. I’m thrilled to have found the film – free, no less – so soon after seeing the real story. ^_^

On a personal note, I’ve been working toward spending more time on Earth this coming year in hopes of reconnecting with my fellow humans. I was starting to reintegrate with the current timeline today when an inexplicable allergic reaction made me too sick to function. Doctor Who is always the right answer (or is that always has the right answer?) so Who better to come to my rescue yet again?! Even this version will do. ~_^ To happy accidents amidst Time And Relative Dimensions In Space (& the New Year)… (|_|*ch33rs*|_|)

[mug raised to Lionsgate® Movies |_|)]

Remember, remember, the 5th of NovemberGunpowder Treason and...

Sat, 05 Nov 2011 19:49:00 -0700

Remember, remember, the 5th of November
Gunpowder Treason and plot;
I know of no reason
Why Gunpowder Treason
Should ever be forgot.

Guy Fawkes, Guy Fawkes,
‘Twas his intent
To blow up the King and Parliament.
Three score barrels of powder below,
Poor old England to overthrow.

By God’s mercy he was catch’d
With a darkened lantern and burning match.
So holler boys, holler boys, let the bells ring,
Holler boys, holler boys, God save the king.
And what shall we do with him? Burn him!

November 5, 1605, a solitary figure is arrested in the cellars of Parliament House. Although he first gives his name as John Johnson, a startling series of events begins to unfold under torture. Guy Fawkes, as he is really called, is one of thirteen who have conspired to blow up parliament, the King and his Lords; thereby throwing the whole country into turmoil, out of which these traitors hoped to raise a new monarch who was sympathetic to their cause and return England to its Catholic past. — The Gunpowder Plot Society

[mug raised to Brian Straub for this: Guy Fawkes Night Bonfire |_|)]

Transitioning from Allhallows Even to Los Dias de Los...

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 19:05:59 -0700

Transitioning from Allhallows Even to Los Dias de Los Muertos:

“Halloween’s an opportunity waiting to be seized; not only to let our imaginations run free but as a meeting of minds. Originally celebrating summer’s end, over time — as holidays are wont to do — it ~~got hijacked~~ became more. Having long been a festival of the dead & now the lead-in to All Saints’ Day & All Souls’ Day, those whose Eve it is are a hallowed bunch. Always a celebration of spirits, as cultures merged, it also became spiritual. It’s marvelous mesh of ancient & religious traditions dates back to the pre-Christian Celtic calendar since its year ended on 31 October, the eve of Samhain (pronounced SOWin); celebrated with religious & harvest rites together. Samhain is also the name for November in the modern Scots Gaelic and Irish languages.” —my blog post, “Allhallows Even”

PS: I first shared this on my TwitWall.

PPS: I’m slowly but surely sharing all my best finds thru the years with you here; like my Halloween greeting, complete with cats & poetry.

[mug raised to Alex Weed for the This Is Halloween Cover |_|)]

Have the Happiest of All Hallows’ Eves! =^@.@^= “The...

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 18:29:00 -0700

Have the Happiest of All Hallows’ Eves! =^@.@^=

“The stars are golden as the leaves.
October winds sing in the trees.
Evening whispers with a ghostly sigh,
and a pale moon rides in the sapphire sky.” — Faith Goble

PS: I first shared this on my TwitWall.

[mug raised to Faith Goble for this: Happy Halloween! |_|)]

#SteveJobs, you will be missed; RIP good sir, thank you for your...

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 15:42:00 -0700

#SteveJobs, you will be missed; RIP good sir, thank you for your creativity & our connectivity! To staying hungry & staying foolish… (|_|*ch33rs*|_|)

“Remembering that I’ll be dead soon is the most important tool I’ve ever encountered to help me make the big choices in life. Because almost everything – all external expectations, all pride, all fear of embarrassment or failure – these things just fall away in the face of death, leaving only what is truly important. Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. You are already naked. There is no reason not to follow your heart. …

Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma – which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary.” — Steve Jobs

[mug raised to Stanford University: 2005 Commencement Address |_|)]

stfuconservatives: inothernews: “Apple has lost a visionary and...

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 20:08:00 -0700

stfuconservatives:

inothernews:

“Apple has lost a visionary and creative genius, and the world has lost an amazing human being. Those of us who have been fortunate enough to know and work with Steve have lost a dear friend and an inspiring mentor. Steve leaves behind a company that only he could have built, and his spirit will forever be the foundation of Apple.”

— A statement posted on Apple’s website, confirming the death of founder Steve Jobs, dead from pancreatic cancer at the age of 56.

Rest in peace, good sir. And thank you for everything you’ve given us.

He went from pirating phone lines to helping redefine technology as we know it. We are all joined together here, thanks in some small part to this man. You helped change the world Mr. Jobs, thank you and Rest In Peace.

-Joe

| #RIP #SteveJobs |)

Thanx for your creativity & our connectivity! ❥ I’m (gratefully) an .

PS: I recently shared a quote with 10 unusual things about Steve Jobs.

This weekend, our nation looks back with almost overwhelming...

Sun, 11 Sep 2011 20:46:37 -0700

This weekend, our nation looks back with almost overwhelming grief. But it also looks forward – and does so with hope, faith, and determination. For 235 years, this country has embraced and celebrated the myriad faiths and faces, cultures and credos, that define us. Ours most certainly is a shared heritage – we are bound by our common devotion to tolerance and understanding, to sharing our histories and learning from others’ stories. Ten years ago, a sad few tried to take this away from us. They did not succeed. — The Arab American Institute

“Will hate bring it all back? Will it bring back the innocence? The sense of security? Will it bring back the husbands and wives and sons and daughters? Will hate make us better than those who hate us? Or merely bring us closer to them? Will hate help us destroy our enemies? Or will it laugh as we destroy ourselves? There are those who say we don’t know who our enemy is but we do. Our enemy is a neighborhood mosque defaced by vandals, an Arab-American storekeeper in fear of reprisal, a scared Muslim child bullied because she is different. Hate is our enemy. And when we start to hate other Americans, we have lost everything. Hate has taken enough from us already. Don’t let it take you.”

☕ We will never forget yet must also remember who is not to blame.

[mug raised to AAI for this image via “We Remember” |_|)]

United in remembrance; tho’ our motivation war, may our...

Sun, 11 Sep 2011 15:02:00 -0700

United in remembrance; tho’ our motivation war, may our goal be peace…
(|_|*when war is the answer, we’re asking the wrong questions*|_|)

| #Sept11 #poem |)

shattered worlds,
shattered lives
misted towers
cut from skies

ghost of all
now come and gone
left behind
yet must go on

build the future
freedoms passed
strength of will
comes at last

hope unites
hearts to find
neighbor’s love
never blind

shared the pain
share the hope
sharing vision
ways to show

leading forward
from now on
bright sky’s clearing
new days dawn

in the end
the circles close
touching all
impact grows

not the hand
to conquer fear
in truth it’s love
moves forth from here

— Brian Cobbledick

[mug raised to Brian for this: 911 Memorial |_|)]

| #quote |) “The most important thing, darling, is to live...

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 17:56:00 -0700

| #quote |) “The most important thing, darling, is to live a fabulous life. As long as it’s fabulous, I don’t care how long it is.” — Freddie Mercury

I’ve long been a fan of Google’s Doodles, as you can see here, but today’s is certainly one of the better ones… Too fun; it will rock you! ~_^

World-Renowned Chef Tries Living on Food Stamps

Sun, 04 Sep 2011 18:31:00 -0700

World-Renowned Chef Tries Living on Food Stamps:

STFUconservatives:

Still think people on food stamps have it too good? Chef Karl Wilder tried to feed himself on the budget equivalent of what he would receive on food stamps. He’s been documenting his meals on his blog as part of an awareness campaign for the San Francisco Food Bank.

He just finished his two months on a food stamp budget, and he says, “I admit to being bored by it. I am sick of many of the foods that work in this budget. I am ready for it to be over.” He went to the doctor and found that although he’d lost weight, his body fat percentage went up, and his blood sugar, cholesterol and triglyceride levels were all higher.

Still think poor people have it made on food stamps?

| #RealityCheck |) When we first got food stamps, we qualified by being homeless which in our case meant a roof but not permanent residency. In turn, that meant rent but no allowance for it. Our CalFresh allotment hits our EBT card the 10th of every month so we run out of food by the beginning of every month. Once we established residency, our food stamps ended. We’ve been fighting to get them back ever since amidst, ironically enough, my abdominal surgery & – simply put – the luck of the draw. Having them back finally, we’re thankful to be eating more regularly & grateful for every item we find on sale. As for having it made, not even close.

10 Unusual Things You Didn't Know About Steve Jobs

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 18:16:00 -0700

10 Unusual Things You Didn't Know About Steve Jobs:

| #quote about #SteveJobs |) “You only get to be an #artist like that by turning everything in your life upside down, by making horrible, ugly, mistakes, by doing things so differently that people will never be able to figure you out. By failing, cheating, lying, having everyone hate you, and coming out the other side with a little bit more wisdom than the rest.” — James Altucher

Those 10 unusual things you may not know about Steve Jobs?

Nature versus Nurture: His sister is Mona Simpson.
His father’s name is Abdulfattah Jandali.
He made the game “Breakout.”
He denied paternity of his first child.
He’s a pescetarian.
He doesn’t give any money to charity.
He lied to Steve Wozniak.
He’s a Zen Buddhist.
He didn’t go to college.
Psychedelics: He’s used LSD.

Click on thru for the deets & more links…

PS: Fun fishy factoid; I’m a pescetarian too tho’ I can’t always afford to be.

PPS: Don’t miss out on this quotation of Steve’s; Almost Everything.