Brian in
Rant |
October 20, 1999
I have a question for all of you: If you were a country, what would be
your primary export? Most of us have no answer; we export nothing.
We are perfectly defined by our stereotype of "consumer" because that
is what we do. We produce nothing, but consume at a magnum scale. I
fall into this category and it troubles me. If my body were indeed a
country I would have a massive trade deficit. Some people, such as
teachers, doctors and artists, work in a profession that provides some useful
export to society, but most of us do not. I write software, the net result of
which is to make other people in the world bigger consumers.
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Brian in
Geek |
June 10, 1999
Cars are the most worthless purchases you can make. But oh, are they fun to drive.
Superfly
Proud papa behind the wheel of "Superfly".
Otto
Danna's never had a new car. I think she even sleeps in it.
Otto's Front
Another view of "Otto".
Door to Door Grin
Could that smile be any wider? Sure sign she's got the heated seats on full blast.
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Brian in
Fuzzy |
January 1, 1999
Frankie is part dog, part cat, all hair. He lays around like a cat, but requires the attention of a dog. And, just when you thought you could get away from him, up pops a tuft of hair from some impossible location.
Frankie runs the house when we're not around. He opens closet doors, sleeps in our clothes, and carries his food from his bowl into the living room, because it has a better view.
Restful
Frank, nestled in the folds of our continually unmade bed.
Two Times the Luvin
Two cats get the ear rub of a lifetime.
Frankie
The white fuzzy one.
Perched
Why does the cat perch on top of the computer? All the time? Because he's a pain in the ass. Also, the monitor is warm, and he quests fire.
Ahhh, Sleep
This looks like an appropriate place to sleep.
Abused
Close-up of the rested, peaceful face of sleep. Quick, call the Humane Society; obviously this cat is abused.
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