“It is language which most shows a man.” — William H. Gass, “Learning to Talk,” Commencement address for Washington University’s Class of 1979 (1979-05-18)
Quote of the Day
“Neither my father nor grandfather could put dates to their stories. Not because they had forgotten or were confused; the past was simply the past.” — V. S. Naipaul, A Bend in the River
Ema Blue’s
The steel curtain for the showroom of Emablues, a French prêt-à-porter brand based in Paris’ second arrondissement.
August 9, 2019
117 boulevard de Sébastopol,
2nd Arrondissement,
Paris, France
Quote of the Day
“The internet has solved television’s passivity problem; we’re now actively calling each other idiots.” — Yahooey
Quote of the Day
“This is a very special time in history, but every time is.” — Kurt Vonnegut, Jr., “The Best Jokes are Dangerous“, McSweeney’s (2002-09-16)
Find Fiend Friend
The keyboard is not my friend today.
Incorrect. I have typed Mi instead of Me.
What the …. The letters aren’t even next to each other. I’m sure I was picturing me when I was typing. Next.
Incorrect. I have answered the wrong question correctly.
Fick you!
Incorrect
I change to hunt and stab typing. A k shows up in the place of an l. I aim for the backspace. =. A vigorous second attempt at the backspace goes south.
Incorrect
Inhale. Exhale. Feel the tension leave with the breath. It’s not the computer’s fault I’m tired.
Quote of the Day
“It appears to me that the electric telegraph chiefly serves to convey the news of misfortune rapidly, inaccurately, abruptly, and partially. We have now the fifth act of the tragedy before we know anything of the preceding ones. Then, again, the system of telegraphing tends more and more to divide official men into two classes — idiots and madmen.” — Arthur Helps, Brevia
