Okay. I composed a good but very long blog post and then the internet went out. Which gave me enough time to read it over and decide that it was entirely too long and needed to be split in two and mulled over.

More bits...

Our society has a few things that it doesn't like for people to go after directly. It's futile, we say. Or perhaps, by going after it you forfeit it. There are lots of stories about great things being given to the one that actually didn't want the great thing, much to the grumbling of everyone that actually did want it. Let go, and it will come to you.

I wonder, is this a case where society really has learned what is best for us... sort of a natural selection of philosophies where over time the best philosophy survives even if nobody knows exactly why? Or is it something else? I don't know why, but today something about it feels sinister to me.

Erik Benson

Okay, maybe not bit(s). I feel more like writing myself than posting things others wrote.

I spent a few frustrating hours last night and this morning trying to figure out how my computer speakers/external hard drive managed to pick up a radio station that I can't get rid of. I noticed it a few days ago, and I've just been ignoring it. It's hit the point where I can't ignore it any longer, but can't figure out how to fix it. Moving the desk isn't an option. It only does it when the external drive (which has all my music on it) is plugged in. WTF? Is it even possible for an external drive to pick up a radio station?

Today its finally not so fucking hot that you have to choose between leaving the house or sweating to death. Window fan combined with small portable fan makes for a fairly cool room so far. And the hottest hours are almost past.

After hearing about the daily escapades of a friend's dog, I'm feeling very grateful for my adorable kitty. I mean, I like dogs and all, but cats are so much easier to take care of. And I don't think you could find a cat more loving and affectionate than mine.

I also had a chance to sit down and do some budgeting/work scheduling. It's looking like I'll actually have the finances for the things I'd like to do in the next two months.