I’m contemplating teaching Neil Postman’s Amusing Ourselves to Death in my Introduction to Humanities class this semester, particularly Chapter 4 (“The Typographic Mind”). I don’t feel like scanning the chapter and I couldn’t find a pdf or doc… Read more
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January 22nd, 2011 | ~LS~ |
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This week I received many Facebook messages urging me to tell my friends “where I like it” in my Facebook status. I’ve seen my friends post such mysterious statuses as “I like it on the chandelier” and “I like it on my car seat.” This… Read more
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October 6th, 2010 | ~LS~ |
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1. Procrastinatory is a real word. I looked. But Webster’s online dictionary is now subscription based. WTF? 2. I’ve decided to wave just like Willow — with large smiles and much enthusiasm. I’ve put this decision into practice. It seems to be… Read more
I know I’m not the only one who has noticed Orly Taitz’s humorous resemblance to the Orly Owl. Still I couldn’t resist pointing it out again since it definitely bears repeating. In honor of my astounding powers of perception, I have made my very… Read more