mighty forces

Next week will be better…

You may be a bit overwhelmed as Saturn tests you today, so keep in mind that this will quickly pass; next week will be better. There’s no need to waste energy on feeling discouraged. This isn’t about defeat, but about gaining clarity on the life lessons you are currently learning. Do whatever you need to do in order to strengthen your position.

-my horoscope for today

An instrument of social change

I’ve been looking at some of the YouTube clips from the Republican debate last night, and I have to say there were some great questions asked. When a retired gay brigadier general asked the candidates why they thought U.S. soldiers weren’t professional enough to serve with openly gay people, Rep. Duncan Hunter essentially said he didn’t want to offend the conservative sensibilities of soldiers. Poor babies.

That reminded me of one of my favorite exchanges on “The West Wing,” where Percy Fitzwallace (John Amos) wandered into a meeting where they were discussing the role of gay people in the military.

MAJOR TATE
Sir, we’re not prejudiced toward homosexuals.

FITZWALLACE
You just don’t want to see them serving in the Armed Forces?

MAJOR TATE
No sir, I don’t.

FITZWALLACE
Because they pose a threat to unit discipline and cohesion.

MAJOR TATE
Yes sir.

FITZWALLACE
That’s what I think too. I also think the military wasn’t designed to be an instrument of social change.

MAJOR TATE
Yes sir.

FITZWALLACE
The problem with that is that’s what they were saying to me 50 years ago. Blacks shouldn’t serve with Whites. It would disrupt the unit. You know what? It did disrupt the unit. The unit got over it. The unit changed. I’m an admiral in the U.S. Navy and chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff…Beat that with a stick.

Fantasy occupations

1. Architect.
2. Chef.
3. Film editor.
4. Video game texture artist.
5. Carpenter.

What are yours?

Tumblr

Lately I’ve become enamored of a mini-blog service called Tumblr. While Movable Type’s interface has “evolved” to become prettier but almost impenetrable, Tumblr makes things simple – so simple that it makes you smile. You can easily post a quote, image, video, link, or whatever. It’s really more of an online scrapbook than a blog, but for our short-attention-span times, it’s great.

I’m trying it out, and I love the simplicity and the cleanliness of the template designs. Plus, it’s dead simple to use. Try it out and let me know what you think.

“Fox turned into a hardcore sex channel so gradually, I didn’t even notice.”

Priceless.

Being an adult sucks

Jane: I’m just tired.
Aaron: Of what?
Jane: I just, guess I feel there’s no more wondering what’s it gonna be like.
Aaron: Like what’s gonna be like?
Jane: My fabulous life.

“Friends With Money”

The Twinkie Defense

I’ve come up with the ultimate U.S. presidential candidate:

The Hostess Twinkie.

Think of the advantages:

• It’s attractive, with a smooth unblemished appearance.
• It will outlast any human candidate.
• It can stonewall any reporter’s question.
• It has no past.
• It won’t invade another country without Congress’ approval.
• It’s delicious and sugary, and thus appealing to children and the overweight – 90 percent of Americans right there.
• It won’t lie or spin.