"Happy are they who live in the dream of their own existence, and see all things in the light of their own minds; who walk by faith and hope; to whom the guiding star of their youth still shines from afar, and into whom the spirit of the world has not entered! They have not been "hurt by the archers", nor has the iron entered their souls. The world has no hand on them."

--William Hazlitt (1778-1830)

True To You | A Morrissey Zine

Perhaps this explains why there are no Smiths songs on iTunes. And, moreso, why that won't ever be a Smiths reunion (not that there really should be, anyway).

Okay, so it turns out that I have had pnuemonia or something... after a thorough round of anti-biotics I'm feeling almost human again. Presumably, I'll be able to post a bit more frequently as a result. Cheerio!

Telegraph | News | Unicef bombs the Smurfs in fund-raising campaign for ex-child soldiers

What's next, street gangs taking over Sesame Street? Oh, wait.

--{ WEATHER WARS by Scott Stevens }--

So, the recent hurricanes are controlled by the Yakuza using Russian weather-control technology. Just so you know.

"I do not appreciate you ignorant and impudent persons commenting on things of which you have no knowledge. I have noted your names. That is all." - Vladimir Putin

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Our friends Wes and Erin are in China right now to complete their adoption of Robin. Robin will have a new sister in a few months. Our very best wishes to Wes and Erin as they embark on a whole new adventure that will be as gratifying as it is challenging.

KATRINA PHOTO INDEX (090E29M)

Digital aerial images of the New Orleans area; it's eeire to zoom in and really see the extent of the flooded areas.

NOLA.com: Washing Away

From 2002: all in all, rather prescient.

NOLA.com: Times-Picayune Breaking News Weblog

Not a good scene in New Orleans. I was there twelve years ago for a weekend; I remember walking around the sweltering downtown area looking for the intersection of Camp and LaFayette streets (where
Lee Harvey Oswald lurked in the Summer of 1963- it no longer exists, apparently, replaced by a plaza of governmental buildings). I remember the humidity and evening showers, the street cars, beignets, blackened catfish, and the Preservation Hall at 11:30 at night. I hope to return some day.

The Dan Kolb Bolg

"IAM TYIPNG THISAT THE BOSTON PULBIC LIBARY AND I AM NOT WAREING ANY PANTS. OOPPS IHAVE TOGO." - May 21

The Organ - Grab That Gun

This album "rocks". It's short, but solid. Hooray for Canadian girl bands!

Church Sign Generator - Real Church Signs

There is a lot of truth to be found on church signs...intentional or not.

Pitcher and Catcher Holiday

Hell's teeth! Has it really been a couple of months?

Anyway, here's a greeting card for that special someone in your life...

End Times Now

Here-It-All-Makes-Sense-Here. Really?

Crying, while eating

Next up: Crying, while reading; Crying, while changing a tire; Crying, while ironing; Crying, while licking stamps

ZabaSearch.com

Stalkers of the world, unite and take over.

Taschen Books - The Stanley Kubrick Archives

So, I just broke down and purchased this book...the culmination of my appreciation of all things Kubrick.

I have to say that the art books from Taschen are without parallel. I have the series of volumes covering print advertising art from the 1920s to the 1980s, and couldn't be happier with them. Highly recommended.

FOUND Magazine

"I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the dark near the Tannhäuser gate. All those moments will be lost in time like tears in the rain. Time to die."
--Roy Batty, Blade Runner

Ron Mexico name generator

If you're like me, you really need to be someone else from time to time. That's where this site comes in. Shhh! Don't tell Canada.

Sincerely,

Derek Moldova