In the first few hours, we probably use more electricity than the whole trip. But, we use fewer calories keeping warm and dry or swatting bugs.
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Happy National Ice Cream Day, Ronnie Raygun’s greatest achievement!
I celebrated with strawberry just after midnight, East Coast time.
“The meaning of life is that it stops.” Franz Kafka [hat tip to NewMexiKen]
Interesting to look through sun-lit clouds at the almost-full moon beyond and contemplate that light off the moon travelled nearly half a million miles farther, taking less than 3 seconds to do so. (Precision freaks should grant my rounding poetic license.)
The moon is full late 7/14 or early 7/15, depending on where you are.
“In a stunning reversal of their long-stated reluctance to take it, members of heavy-metal band Twisted Sister announced Monday that, after 27 years of fervent refusal, they are now willing to take it.”–The Onion 9/19/08
Somehow, I missed this 3 years ago.
Members Of Twisted Sister Now Willing To Take It | The Onion – America’s Finest News Source
September 29, 2008 | ISSUE 44•40
NEW YORK—In a stunning reversal of their long-stated reluctance to take it, members of heavy-metal band Twisted Sister announced Monday that, after 24 years of fervent refusal, they are now willing to take it. "I acknowledge that we promised not to take it anymore, but things change. The world is a different place today, and with that in mind, we would like to go on record as saying that, starting right now, we are going to take it," read a statement released by the band’s lead singer, Dee Snider. "To clarify, we would still prefer not to take it, but as of now, taking it is an option that we would be open to. That is all." Bassist Mark "the Animal" Mendoza also stated that, in regards to what he wants to do with his life, he no longer solely wants to rock, but would instead prefer doing other things, such as raising a family and working as a claims adjuster in Rye, NY.
Members Of Twisted Sister Now Willing To Take It | The Onion – America’s Finest News Source
“Death is not extinguishing the light. It is putting out the lamp because the dawn has come.” Tagore (1937) [hat tip to thefamilyplot.wordpress.com]
I like the quote, but I don’t think it’s correct.
The Family Plot Blog: Funeral Planning for Those Who Don’t Plan to Die