Saturday, May 18, 2024

Pentecost


 I felt something this morning as I did my Hallow App prayer session.  

He Man Summit 3


 

I declare May 18th to be Aphorism Day in honor of Nicolás Gómez Davila‘s Birthday

 Here is my favorite aphorism of his:

—Mis convicciones son las mismas que las de la anciana que reza en el rincón de una iglesia. 

—My convictions are the same as those of an old woman praying in the corner of a church.

Friday, May 17, 2024

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

The Use of ‘Misinformation’ in Sports Commentary

 I still follow the NHL playoffs even though I’m in China.  Sometime during the day, I open the NHL app and check out the scores of the latest matches.  And sometimes I watch the game recap videos.

Two things to comment on, I have.  First, they have a woman providing color commentary.  No thank you.  Second, I heard the use of the word ‘misinformation.’  It was used during a replay description of a goal scoring sequence.  Instead of saying the player deked out or used deception, the commentator said the player gave misinformation to the defending player causing the defender to hesitate with a goal being the result.

Snow Beer


Snow beer was called Taihu Shui Beer until 2008.
 

Sunday, May 12, 2024

Do you put gold florins in your potato & bacon soup?

 It is sheer genius if you do.  You’ll earn kudos at the All People’s Congress and a Meeting of the Chamber of Commerce.

Saturday, May 4, 2024

Family Name is Kaulins

 Family name is Kaulins.  Pronounced Collins; spelt Kaulins.

I’ve it spelt Collens.

Anyway, to hell for people who spell it with a ‘c’ unless I like you.

The great Dave Collum’s name should be spelt Kaulum!

Then do this

 Head toward the sports field incognito.  A man wearing a yellow sombrero will approach you.  Ignore him.  Instead look for a man wearing yellow shoes and a green cap.  He will give you five gold florins.  Afterwards do the secret dance and try to contact me.  I’ll pick you up.

Follow these instructions

 When you arrive, pretend you’re a chicken for two minutes.  Exactly 120 seconds, no more, no less.  Then, try to contact me and I’ll come pick you up.

Friday, May 3, 2024