This blog is a collection of thoughts and observations of Andis Kaulins. Being an anti-blog, it will not allow the posting of comments. Anyone who agrees with what Andis thinks, disagrees with what Andis thinks, or wants to start a correspondence with Andis, is welcome to email Andis at andiskaulins@qq.com
Friday, May 31, 2024
Thursday, May 30, 2024
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Monday, May 27, 2024
Sunday, May 26, 2024
Saturday, May 25, 2024
Friday, May 24, 2024
Thursday, May 23, 2024
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Monday, May 20, 2024
Sunday, May 19, 2024
Saturday, May 18, 2024
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
Thursday, May 16, 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.
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 11, 2024
Thursday, May 9, 2024
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Monday, May 6, 2024
The ‘c’ in e = mc 2
The ‘c’ in e = mc 2 stands for Chuck. Chuck Norris is the constant factor that explains the devastating power of nuclear bombs.
Sunday, May 5, 2024
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
To Hell with Star Wars Day
That’s all I have to say about it. In previous years, I would have observed it, but it got ruined by a combination of greed and wokeness.
Here’s a Wish
I wish I could give you 10,000 ¥ so you could have a bountiful and delicious breakfast.