Remember about twenty years or so ago when hiking boots were all the rage? If not ask your parents. Unless you are from Arkansas then ask your grandparents.
Anyway, I was wearing mine one day when I went to the bank. Standing there at the counter where they keep the deposit slips and stuff was a woman. She was very tall, maybe even taller than me, but I'm only 5'10".
She too was wearing hiking boots. I think hers were proper hiking boots. Mine were Nike. I'm just funny that way.
As I walked over to the counter I noticed that she was checking me out. No, I didn't believe it either. The second time she did it she smiled at me.
She then proceeds to the teller. I quickly finish and go to another one. As I walked over I was checking her out and she caught me and she smiled again.
As she was leaving she walked over and said something like, "See ya later." Then I said something intelligent like, "Yeah."
Then she walked out the door opposite to the one that I came in. As I stood there wishing that what she said was true I saw her get into her car. I can't remember what kind it was, maybe a Subaru.
That's when I saw someone in the shotgun seat. A man. The woman gives him the same smile that she gave me. My heart sank. I don't know why. We only "shared a moment."
As she backed out of the parking space I noticed something strapped to the passenger side door. It was a wheelchair.
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Monday, September 17, 2012
Ponytails
Years ago one of my friends was into women with ponytails. More specifically; women with ponytails wearing baseball caps. I have to admit that it's a cute look. On the right woman. Guys not so much. Sorry to break it to you dude.
The thing is that sometimes you meet a woman with a ponytail and then see her later with her hair down and you are shocked. Shocked! Maybe it's a case of they don't know what to do with their hair when it's down. Maybe they don't do anything at all. And then sometimes it's by choice. You just want to say to them, "You actually paid someone to make your hair look like that?!" Of course it's unwise to actually say it.
Then again sometimes you meet someone with a cute, short haircut. At some point she says, "I'm letting my hair grow out." What you don't know is that the only reason that she is letting her hair grow so that she can have it in a ponytail all the time. 24/7. Constantly. You'll never see it down again. Ever. So anyway, you say, "Cool."
That's the thing about guys; if they date a woman with short hair they start to wonder what she would look like with longer hair or vice versa. Guys are just funny that way. It's nothing to worry about. Usually. When it starts getting into Vertigo territory--run.
The thing is that sometimes you meet a woman with a ponytail and then see her later with her hair down and you are shocked. Shocked! Maybe it's a case of they don't know what to do with their hair when it's down. Maybe they don't do anything at all. And then sometimes it's by choice. You just want to say to them, "You actually paid someone to make your hair look like that?!" Of course it's unwise to actually say it.
Then again sometimes you meet someone with a cute, short haircut. At some point she says, "I'm letting my hair grow out." What you don't know is that the only reason that she is letting her hair grow so that she can have it in a ponytail all the time. 24/7. Constantly. You'll never see it down again. Ever. So anyway, you say, "Cool."
That's the thing about guys; if they date a woman with short hair they start to wonder what she would look like with longer hair or vice versa. Guys are just funny that way. It's nothing to worry about. Usually. When it starts getting into Vertigo territory--run.
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Politics and The Dark Knight Rises
WARNING! Spoilers ahead. Turn back now lest ye be spoiled.
It seems that The Dark Knight Rises has struck a chord with political pundits. The conservatives see it as a Communist manifesto. They think it's an anti-achievement, eat the rich propaganda piece. In their opinion the film states that Bruce Wayne never found true happiness until he went broke. Never mind the fact that he actually found a woman that he could relate to. They also see it as pro Occupy Wall Street.
The liberals say it's anti Occupy Wall Street. They think the film is a tribute to Ayn Rand and that Wayne's John Galt-like exile was an attempt to state that nothing good ever happens unless it is initiated by the rich. The only thing that the two sides can agree on is that the film is about class warfare but they cannot agree on which side the film actually takes.
I think both sides are projecting way too much onto the movie, no pun intended. It was made by Christopher Nolan, not Leni Reifenstahl. If Nolan has any sort of political agenda I am not aware of it. Then again I don't spend all day trying to ferret out every one's political beliefs. I leave that to the people on talk radio. I couldn't care less what he believes in as long as he keeps making great art. Yeah, I know I just set myself up with that one.
The fact of the matter is that The Dark Knight Rises cost many millions of dollars to make and it wouldn't do to alienate half of the audience. That would financially irresponsible. I think that a lot of people go around looking for bias in everything. They will do or say anything to prove their point. I think this is called, "paranoia."
I know that I am not the smartest person in the world but I did not see any bias either way. I thought it was one of the most brutally honest films I have seen in years. Maybe it was a bit too honest.
It showed the breakdown of society. That "come the revolution" nothing will change, only the names. Meet the new boss, same as the old boss. We are a a society of laws and rules be they of the government or our own personal code of conduct. When they break down we all end up in Hell.
The film shows that no matter if we see ourselves as individuals or as part of a collective we are all in this together whether we like it or not. We can be as selfish as we want but we all have to live together. We don't have to like each other but we cannot devolve into, "You are different, therefore I must destroy you."
The Dark Knight Trilogy forces us to ask the tough questions: Do we see Batman as a hero or as a vigilante? Do we see the villains as a product of society or as a direct result of Batman? Is Bruce Wayne a philanthropist or a member of the idle rich? If the government is corrupt then who can we turn to? If society breaks down where do I fit in? Is free energy really free?
The most brilliant thing about these films they hold a mirror up to society and more importantly to us as viewers. It exposes us for what we really are--human.
It seems that The Dark Knight Rises has struck a chord with political pundits. The conservatives see it as a Communist manifesto. They think it's an anti-achievement, eat the rich propaganda piece. In their opinion the film states that Bruce Wayne never found true happiness until he went broke. Never mind the fact that he actually found a woman that he could relate to. They also see it as pro Occupy Wall Street.
The liberals say it's anti Occupy Wall Street. They think the film is a tribute to Ayn Rand and that Wayne's John Galt-like exile was an attempt to state that nothing good ever happens unless it is initiated by the rich. The only thing that the two sides can agree on is that the film is about class warfare but they cannot agree on which side the film actually takes.
I think both sides are projecting way too much onto the movie, no pun intended. It was made by Christopher Nolan, not Leni Reifenstahl. If Nolan has any sort of political agenda I am not aware of it. Then again I don't spend all day trying to ferret out every one's political beliefs. I leave that to the people on talk radio. I couldn't care less what he believes in as long as he keeps making great art. Yeah, I know I just set myself up with that one.
The fact of the matter is that The Dark Knight Rises cost many millions of dollars to make and it wouldn't do to alienate half of the audience. That would financially irresponsible. I think that a lot of people go around looking for bias in everything. They will do or say anything to prove their point. I think this is called, "paranoia."
I know that I am not the smartest person in the world but I did not see any bias either way. I thought it was one of the most brutally honest films I have seen in years. Maybe it was a bit too honest.
It showed the breakdown of society. That "come the revolution" nothing will change, only the names. Meet the new boss, same as the old boss. We are a a society of laws and rules be they of the government or our own personal code of conduct. When they break down we all end up in Hell.
The film shows that no matter if we see ourselves as individuals or as part of a collective we are all in this together whether we like it or not. We can be as selfish as we want but we all have to live together. We don't have to like each other but we cannot devolve into, "You are different, therefore I must destroy you."
The Dark Knight Trilogy forces us to ask the tough questions: Do we see Batman as a hero or as a vigilante? Do we see the villains as a product of society or as a direct result of Batman? Is Bruce Wayne a philanthropist or a member of the idle rich? If the government is corrupt then who can we turn to? If society breaks down where do I fit in? Is free energy really free?
The most brilliant thing about these films they hold a mirror up to society and more importantly to us as viewers. It exposes us for what we really are--human.
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Asylum of the Daleks
WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD. PROCEED AT YOUR OWN RISK.
I guess that I wasn't the only one that was surprised by the appearance of Jenna-Louise Coleman in this episode. I'm glad that at least one show has the ability to surprise. However I do not spend a lot of time on spoiler sites.
I also did not know that people could be turned into Daleks. I thought that was more of a Cyberman thing. I guess that "Asylum of the Cybermen" wouldn't have been quite so cool. Yes, I do know what the Daleks did in "Daleks in Manhattan/Evolution of the Daleks" but I have been trying to forget ever since.
British blogger www.timegirlkatie.com pointed out that there were a number of "Americanisms" in the episode. Being American I didn't really notice. I did notice in "The Impossible Astronaut" that Rory said "gasoline" instead of "petrol" but I thought that there were two versions; one for the UK and one for North America. As usual I was wrong.
One thing that we are not sure of at the moment is whether or not Oswin is the character that Jenna-Louise Coleman will be playing when we see her next. She could be playing an ancestor or who knows? I have no idea what goes on in Steven Moffat's head.
If it is Oswin then this could be going the way of River Song in that we know the end of her story before we know the beginning. If she is an ancestor then the Doctor must keep her safe so that at some point Oswin will be born. It's far too timey wimey.
I guess that I wasn't the only one that was surprised by the appearance of Jenna-Louise Coleman in this episode. I'm glad that at least one show has the ability to surprise. However I do not spend a lot of time on spoiler sites.
I also did not know that people could be turned into Daleks. I thought that was more of a Cyberman thing. I guess that "Asylum of the Cybermen" wouldn't have been quite so cool. Yes, I do know what the Daleks did in "Daleks in Manhattan/Evolution of the Daleks" but I have been trying to forget ever since.
British blogger www.timegirlkatie.com pointed out that there were a number of "Americanisms" in the episode. Being American I didn't really notice. I did notice in "The Impossible Astronaut" that Rory said "gasoline" instead of "petrol" but I thought that there were two versions; one for the UK and one for North America. As usual I was wrong.
One thing that we are not sure of at the moment is whether or not Oswin is the character that Jenna-Louise Coleman will be playing when we see her next. She could be playing an ancestor or who knows? I have no idea what goes on in Steven Moffat's head.
If it is Oswin then this could be going the way of River Song in that we know the end of her story before we know the beginning. If she is an ancestor then the Doctor must keep her safe so that at some point Oswin will be born. It's far too timey wimey.
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