http://wasim.us Sat, 17 Jun 2006 23:38:33 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en "You know an art teacher of mine once said, 'Never buy a piece of art that you don't HAVE to have. Don't worry about 'who the artist is' or 'how much its worth' - I mean - you have to live with it every day- and you have to walk by it every day. You know you have to really love it, you have to really appreciate it." --Brooke ... http://wasim.us/?p=88 pro tango • pro families • pro exploring • pro wings • pro democracy-at-all-levels • pro organic farming • pro sunpower • pro speaking out • pro morningwalks • pro cuddling • pro compassion • pro revolution • pro openness • pro diversity • pro listening • pro refugees (I'm not ... http://wasim.us/?p=82 Was looking at some pictures with Ahmad Baik today. http://wasim.us/?p=80 A philosopher and a theologian debate the correct approach to the study of religion. "And in the meantime, I note that on the matters of morality on which there is something approaching a global consensus, the evidence to date does not show that adherence to a religion—any religion—has a positive effect ... http://wasim.us/?p=69 . That's me this morning. http://wasim.us/?p=70 I love quiet darkness with the sound of rain. To quote Tom Waits, sounds like “gravel on an old tin roof” at the moment. Khomsta, don’t know if you read this – but good to know you’re back. We missed ya. What am I gonna do when one of us moves ... http://wasim.us/?p=67 Looking over: Married To The Sea, a comic by Drew and Natalie. (I think I'm the only one around here that finds these funny.) _________________ http://wasim.us/?p=64 To file under "not so likely": This Guardian article says we can increase our intelligence by 40% by doing exercises. The programme found that a combination of techniques based on healthy eating, physical activity, sound sleep and stimulating your mind through solving puzzles and remembering lists makes people sharper, more confident ... http://wasim.us/?p=63 While at a good friend’s wedding recently, I heard something familiar. It was lyrics from “The Book Of Love”, which by an obscure and quirky band called the Magnetic Fields (from their 69 Love Songs album) who I thought no one had heard of besides me. Looks like Peter Gabriel ... http://wasim.us/?p=58 If only I knew how to make these in junior high. I could have written everyone. And been the most popular kid. Ever. "Some people have trouble opening this type of note, so it's perfect for passing secret notes to your friends." http://wasim.us/?p=52