Following Goethe

#105

2009-09-17T17:37:00.003+07:00

("Never Want to Leave" by Beautiful1010)

Song.......Once In A Blue Moon
(by Edie Brickell and The New Bohemians, from Volcano)

Poem......Once In A Blue Moon
(by Edie Brickell and The New Bohemians, from Volcano)

Picture....Never Want To Leave (by Beautiful1010)

Reading..Innovation Nation (by John Kao)

As for 'speak a few reasonable words':
Tape yourself speak. Learn two things: how funny you are and how stupid you are. The get funnier, and smarter.

# 104

2009-08-04T01:13:00.004+07:00

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("Last Strip of Calvin and Hobbes" by Bill Watterson)

Song.......The Last Words
(by The Real Tuesday Weld, from The London Book of the Dead)

Poem......The Last Words
(by The Real Tuesday Weld, from The London Book of the Dead)

Picture....Calvin's Last Words (by Bill Watterson)

Reading..Management Rewired (by Charles S. Jacobs)

As for 'speak a few reasonable words':
There are big differences between truth-delivering poetry and plain poetry (if we can call them poetry): The latter are just pretentious words.

#103

2009-08-02T09:53:00.002+07:00

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("I'm LIT UP" a.k.a post PIXAR's-UP effect, by adihrespati)

Song.......The Universal (by Blur, from The Great Escape)
Poem......The Universal (by Blur, from The Great Escape)
Picture....I'm LIT UP (by adihrespati)
Reading.. Management Rewired (by Charles S. Jacobs)

As for 'speak a few reasonable words':
Find friends who are contagiously happy and disorientedly sad. Introduce the latter to the first. Protect them both.

# 102

2009-07-31T23:14:00.003+07:00

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("Black and Blue" by adihrespati)

Song........Bruises (by Chairlift, from Does You Inspire You)
Poem.......Bruises (by Chairlift, from Does You Inspire You)
Picture.....Black and Bluel (by adihrespati)
Reading...Management Rewired (by Charles S. Jacobs)

As for 'speak a few reasonable words':
Good day comes to you when yousee the hidden, genuine geniuses in people (internet helps you browse them).

#101 - Starting Over

2009-07-30T01:46:00.003+07:00

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(Stars on the Wall, by Julioc)

Song....... Satellite (by Guster, from Satellite EP)
Poem...... Satellite (by Guster, from Satellite EP)
Picture.... Stars on the Wall (by julioc)
Reading.. Management Rewired (by Charles S. Jacobs)

As for 'speak a few reasonable words':
Maybe being overestimated is not a bad thing after all.

#100: To Johann Wolfgang von Geothe

2009-04-13T16:15:00.002+07:00

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It's here

Fan Mail

2009-01-09T19:05:00.003+07:00

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Dear AJ Jacobs,
.... If I'm lucky, you'll find this when you self-Google again
.... (I learned this from your book) :-)
Sincerely yours,
adih

#99

2009-01-06T01:13:00.004+07:00

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("Evolution Street Sign" by Colin Purrington)

Song....... Proudest Monkey*(1) (by Dave Matthews Band, from Crash)
Poem...... Proudest Monkey*(2) (by Dave Matthews Band, from Crash)
Picture.... Angel on Hiatus (by harajukugirl7).
Reading.. 1. The Year Of Living Biblically (by AJ Jacobs).
Reading.. 2. Origin of Species (by Charles Darwin).

*1) Considering I'm reading Origin of Species and The Descent of Man, not to mention that I've just finished reading Gazzaniga's Human; the songpick is rather, I think, appropriate.

*2) In the 'Live at Red Rock' version, LeRoi Moore slipped in this part of John Denver's Sunshine On My Shoulders:.
___ Sunshine on my shoulders makes me happy..
___ Sunshine almost always makes me high...

As for 'speak a few reasonable words':
Using poetry, or worst cliche analogies, for as arguments are acts of abuse --both to science and arts.

#98

2009-01-05T15:41:00.004+07:00

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Song....... I Miss You*(1) (by John Williams/John Ottman, from OST Superman Returns)
Poem..... None for today, apparently.
Picture... Helix Nebula (by regulus2007).
Reading.. The Year Of Living Biblically (by AJ Jacobs).

*1 Watched the video in the dark room.

As for 'speak a few reasonable words':
The stupid thing about being a procrastinator is, that once you start doing things you were putting off, you will find yourself enjoying doing them and not wanting to stop until they're done just the way you want them. Makes you feel stupid for putting them off in the first place. Ironically, the tendencies to procrastinate persist.

#97

2009-01-03T14:52:00.002+07:00

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("Angel on Hiatus" by harajukugirl7)

Song........I Miss You*(1) (by Blink 182, from Blink 182)
Poem.......I Miss You*(2) (by Blink 182, from Blink 182)
Picture... Angel on Hiatus (by harajukugirl7).
Reading.. The Year Of Living Biblically (by AJ Jacobs).

*1 Love the all heavy tones.
*2 Ditto.

As for 'speak a few reasonable words':
Writing notes used to be difficult to even start.
Now I can't stop (it's a toss-up whether it's good or bad).

#96

2009-01-02T11:10:00.002+07:00

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("I've Seen It All" by archer733)

Song....... I've Seen It All*(1)
(by Bjork and Thom Yorke, from OST Dancer In The Dark)

Poem......I've Seen It All*(2)
(by Bjork and Thom Yorke, from OST Dancer In The Dark)

Picture... I've Seen It All (by archer733).
Reading.. Outliers (by Malcolm Gladwell).

*1 Strange movie. Good-ish strange.
*2 Can't one have both what the male and female are voicing?

As for 'speak a few reasonable words':
365 days are not many, it turns out.

#95

2008-12-08T00:20:00.002+07:00

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("Not Going Anywhere" by Miliana).

Song...... You Still Touch Me*(1) (by Sting, from Mercury Falling)
Poem......You Still Touch Me*(2) (by Sting, from Mercury Falling)
Picture... Not Going Anywhere (by Miliana).
Reading.. Human (by Michael Gazzaniga).

*1 Mercury Falling is stilll, to me, Sting's most comfortable album to listen to.
*2 Look at all those verbs Mr. Sumners exploits.

As for 'speak a few reasonable words':
I need time to answer questions. I can't weave a good one while talking.

#93

2008-12-06T19:42:00.003+07:00

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("Confess, Before It's Too Late" by Cherie)

Song...... Seven Days*(1) (by Sting, from Ten Summoner's Tales)
Poem..... Seven Days*(2) (by Sting, from Ten Summoner's Tales)
Picture...Confess Before It's Too Late (by Cherie).
Reading..Human (by Michael Gazzaniga).

*1 As promised on yesterday's note.
*2 My rival is Neanderthal (Can't say the last time I found an expression that's both cynical and poetic)

As for 'speak a few reasonable words':
The less and less one's friends correcting things one says and does, the lonelier one should feel.

#92a

2008-12-05T18:54:00.005+07:00

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("Friday I'm In Love" by Cherishlovespink)

Song...... Friday I'm In Love*(1) (by The Cure, from Wish)
Poem......Friday I'm In Love*(2) (by The Cure, from Wish)
Picture...Friday I'm In Love (by Cherishlovespink).
Reading..Human (by Michael Gazzaniga).

*1 It's a tune overrated in its time, but today it's just appropriate.
*2 Reminds me of Sting's Seven Days. I'll save it for tomorrow

As for 'speak a few reasonable words':
If I can't remember anything interesting happened on a day that I pass, it means I neglected that day.

#92b

2008-12-05T18:52:00.002+07:00

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("My 123" by Twaize)

Song..... Walk On Walden*(1)
(by Elliot Easton, from Guitars That Rule The World)

Poem..... (none today)
Picture... My 123*(2) (by Twaize).
Reading.. Human (by Michael Gazzaniga).

*1 When I was 13, this cassette tape was what I played every single morning for months.
*2 The word 'provocative' is definitely an understatement for this picture. Hihihi. (The 123 note-on-self Twaize wrote on his Flickr page is quite amusing)

As for 'speak a few reasonable words':
If I can't remember anything funny happened on a day that I pass, it means I've neglected that day.

#90

2008-12-03T20:53:00.001+07:00

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("Linger" by Buddha's Ghost)

Song...... Ghost Story*(1) (by Sting, from Brand New Day)
Poem..... Ghost Story*(2) (by Sting, from Brand New Day)
Picture... Linger (by Buddha's Ghost).
Reading.. Human (by Michael Gazzaniga).

*1 YouTube has no relevant video. That's new.
*2 Killer song. Killer story. Killer lyrics.

As for 'speak a few reasonable words':
I can't tell the difference between one who likes sharing knowledge and one being alpha-male-ishly territorial. I can't tell myself when being the former and the latter.

#89

2008-11-18T21:40:00.003+07:00

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("Persistence of Silliness and Cynicism" by Jef Safi)

Song...... Won't Go Home Without You
(by Maroon 5, from It Won't Be Soon Before Long)

Poem..... Won't Go Home Without You
(by Maroon 5, from It Won't Be Soon Before Long)

Picture... Persistence of Silliness and Cynicism (by Jef Safi).
Reading.. Portable Atheist (by Christopher Hitchens).

As for 'speak a few reasonable words':
I've many introductory books on digital technology, but that a CD holds data is still magical to me.

#88

2008-11-17T22:01:00.004+07:00

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("All I Wanna Do" by jennifer.lee)

Song...... All I Wanna Do*(1) (by Sheryl Crow, from Tuesday Night Music Club)
Poem..... All I Wanna Do (by Sheryl Crow, from Tuesday Night Music Club)
Picture... All I Wanna Do (by jennifer lee).
Reading.. Portable Atheist (by Christopher Hitchens).

*1 A lady with a guitar. Sexy.

As for 'speak a few reasonable words':
I am aware of lives similar to mine, and those opposite to mine. Of the rest, I'm practically in oblivion.

#87

2008-11-16T18:05:00.003+07:00

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("Calvin Bis" by [line' & Co.)

Song...... Learn To Fly*(1) (by Foo Fighters, from There Is Nothing Left To Lose)
Poem..... Learn To Fly*(2) (by Foo Fighters, from There Is Nothing Left To Lose)
Picture... Calvin Bis (by [line] & Co).
Reading.. Portable Atheist (by Christopher Hitchens).

*1 Loud, upbeat, amped up song. Spell of fun.
*2 Best at the bridge: Fly with me I can't quite make it alone, trying to make this life my own.

As for 'speak a few reasonable words':
TV series arguments sound smart not because they are so, but because the writers decide which character has the last words (that except, those bickerings between Gregory House, MD and James Wilson, MD --those are just plain genius).

#86

2008-11-15T16:21:00.002+07:00

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("Marmalade Skies" by Wulf Gulf).

Song...... If Only*(1) (by Hanson, from Middle Of Nowhere)
Poem..... If Only*(2) (by Hanson, from Middle Of Nowhere)
Picture... Marmalade Skies (by psycho roy).
Reading.. Portable Atheist (by Christopher Hitchens).

*1 Blues Traveler's John Popper played harmonica for this song.
*2 ... for what is close to lemon.

As for 'speak a few reasonable words':
Most books are interesting. Some are so delicious that I read them as slow as possible.

#85

2008-11-14T20:05:00.002+07:00

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("Fallin" by psycho roy)

Song...... Free Fallin'*(1) (by John Mayer, from Where The Light Is)
Poem..... Free Fallin'*(2) (by Tom Petty, from Full Moon Fever)
Picture... Fallin' (by psycho roy).
Reading.. Portable Atheist (by Christopher Hitchens).

*1 Accoustic. Always the better version.
*2 ... for what is close to lemon.

As for 'speak a few reasonable words':
Knowledgeableness and risk-taking doesn't seem to go hand in hand.

#84

2008-11-13T00:37:00.003+07:00

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("How To Save A Life" by angel/a)

Song...... How To Save A Life (by The Fray, from The Fray)
Poem..... How To Save A Life (by The Fray, from The Fray)
Picture... How To Save A Life (by angel/a).
Reading.. Portable Atheist (by Christopher Hitchens).

As for 'speak a few reasonable words':
When the best thing you can do when meeting the new people is keep yourself silent, make no mistake, you're an introvert.

#83

2008-11-12T23:52:00.004+07:00

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("Superman" by bohman)

Song...... Superman*(1) (by Lazlo Bane, from All The Time In The World)
Poem..... Superman*(2) (by Lazlo Bane, from All The Time In The World)
Picture... Superman (by bohman).
Reading.. Portable Atheist (by Christopher Hitchens).

*1 The sound engineered lift up the banjo. Nice.
*2 Very urban.

As for 'speak a few reasonable words':
Alex Sihar used to say this (probably still does, occasionally): I am Superman, but even Superman needs rest.

#82

2008-11-11T21:28:00.001+07:00

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"We Can Only Hope" by chloe behind her camera.

Song...... Yellow*(1) (by Coldplay, from Parachutes)
Poem..... Yellow*(2) (by Coldplay, from Parachutes)
Picture... We Can Only Hope (by chloe behind her camera).
Reading.. Portable Atheist (by Christopher Hitchens).

*1 Cool video: from down to morning, single take on yellow sky. The choice of song is close to current ' personal mood' color (Possibly will be so for some time in the future).

*2 I'm never sure what the lyrics means; however, Christian Landaeta wrote in his amazon.com review suggested that it is of hope and optimism (hence today's picture).

As for 'speak a few reasonable words':
Believe you doctor when he says you're not healthy enough. Also especially if he's your father.

#81

2008-11-10T14:13:00.001+07:00

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"Now, I'll Lift You Up" by The Loner's Survival Guide.

Song...... Lift Me Up*(1) (by Moby, from Hotel)
Poem..... Lift Me Up*(2) (by Moby, from Hotel)
Picture... Now, I'll Lift You Up (by The Loner's Survival Guide).
Reading.. Portable Atheist (by Christopher Hitchens).

*1 Body temperature lowered down, easier to sleep, fever gone.
*2 I just understand the song last week. It means 'get me out of a boring life.'

As for 'speak a few reasonable words':
Take this from someone in the process of getting out of ill-state. Being less ill is like being lifted.

#80

2008-11-09T21:17:00.002+07:00

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"Always Read The Label" by Fanboy30.

Song...... King Of Pain*(1) (by The Police, from Synchronicity)
Poem..... King Of Pain*(2) (by The Police, from Synchronicity)
Picture... Always Read The Label (by Fanboy30).
Reading.. Portable Atheist (by Christopher Hitchens).

*1 Body temperature raised, difficult to sleep, irritating fever.
*2 Appropriate title, consistant to current health status

As for 'speak a few reasonable words':
I'm ill. Can't even think, let alone be reasonable.

#79

2008-11-08T16:33:00.002+07:00

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("Imagine - John Lennon" by salihadmidzic)

Song...... Beautiful Boy*(1) (by John Lennon, from ---)
Poem..... Beautiful Boy*(2) (by John Lennon, from ---)
Picture... Imagine - John Lennon (by salihadmidzic).
Reading.. Portable Atheist (by Christopher Hitchens).

*1 Beautiful Boy was featured in 1995 movie Mr.Holland's Opus, in a scene where Mr. Holland sings it for his deaf son Cole (along with his vocal, his signs). The moving scene is not available (apparently) on YouTube.

*2 Will Smith, having sung Just The Two Of Us would second Lennon's words

As for 'speak a few reasonable words':
Don't say 'I don't know' lightly. Some geniuses have invented Google to help.

#78

2008-11-07T18:57:00.003+07:00

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("Speechless" by francesca)

Song...... Signe (by Eric Claption, Unplugged.
Poem..... None
Picture... Speechless (by francesca).
Reading.. Portable Atheist (by Christopher Hitchens).

As for 'speak a few reasonable words':
I'm speechless today. Not in awe. Just plain clueless (This is Day 2).

#77

2008-11-06T17:34:00.001+07:00

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("Lost Into The Void" by MyLifeInBnW)

Song...... Prelude from Bach's Cello Suite no.1
Poem..... None
Picture... Lost Into The Void (by MyLifeInBnW).
Reading.. Portable Atheist (by Christopher Hitchens).

As for 'speak a few reasonable words':
I'm speechless today. Not in awe. Just plain clueless.

#76

2008-11-04T15:35:00.003+07:00

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"End of Poverty" by andesbrian.

Song...... Elevation*(1) (by U2, from All That You Can't Leave Behind)
Poem..... Elevation*(2) (by U2, from All That You Can't Leave Behind)
Picture... End Of Poverty*(3) (by andesbrian).
Reading..Portable Atheist (by Christopher Hitchens).

*1 Don't let the scifi-ish official music video fool you. Elevation is about the struggle of providing help to elevate Third World's ability to live life.

*2 Best line: "Maybe you can educate my mind".

*3 Jeffrey Sachs is Bono's partner, advisor, and, has been for recent time, friend, in his Make Poverty History campaign.

As for 'speak a few reasonable words':
I've been following the minds of inspiring individuals, but I don't know how to put them into local action. Much support is needed.

#75

2008-11-03T19:43:00.004+07:00

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"I Was Misquoted, I Swear" by chrisjames.

Song...... The High Road*(1) (by Fort Minor, from The Rising Tied)
Poem..... The High Road*(2) (by Fort Minor, from The Rising Tied)
Picture... I Was Misquoted, I Swear*(3) (by chrisjames)
Reading.. Portable Atheist (by Christopher Hitchens).

*1 Sometimes anger just comes out beautifully.
*2 Best line (insult): "You're a like high-school-drop-out. No Class".
*3 I feel you, man.

As for 'speak a few reasonable words':
Today I found I was misquoted. So I will take much much much more care when I'm quoting someone.

#74

2008-11-01T22:01:00.004+07:00

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"Save a Life & Be Happy All Your Life" by The Great Shadow.

Song...... Time of Your Life*(1) (by Green Day, from Nimrod)
Poem..... Time of Your Life*(2) (by Green Day, from Nimrod)
Picture... Save a Life & Be Happy All Your Life (by The Great Shadow)
Reading.. Portable Atheist (by Christopher Hitchens).

*1 I loathe the band, I loathe the vocal, but this tune in particular is, I must admit, more than just good.
*2 What this song hopes for is what I at times also hope for.

As for 'speak a few reasonable words':
Ignorance is bliss, but isn't happiness. I'ts merely an absence of despair. I'm much happier when I find out something new.

#73

2008-11-01T10:24:00.002+07:00

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"Analect of Confucius" by raindoq61.

Song..... Good Intentions*(1)
(by Toad The Wet Sprocket, from In Light Syrup)

Poem..... Good Intentions*(2)
(by Toad The Wet Sprocket, from In Light Syrup)

Picture... Analect of Confucius (by raindoq61)
Reading.. Portable Atheist (by Christopher Hitchens).

*1 Some songs have more strength in their lyrics than their music. This, I think, is one of them.
*2 Favorite line: "For all the things i've left behind, i'm positive that i'm not blind."

As for 'speak a few reasonable words':
I never believe that I have done something 'good,' but I do believe that anything I've done is instrumental in nature.

#72

2008-10-31T00:04:00.004+07:00

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"CQ, This Is W9GF0" by Julian Luckham.

Song...... Precious Declaration*(1)
(by Collective Soul, from Disciplined Breakdown)

Poem..... Precious Declaration*(2)
(by Collective Soul, from Disciplined Breakdown)

Picture...CQ, This Is W9GFO... (by Julian Luckam)
Reading..Portable Atheist (by Christopher Hitchens).

*1 Rock, classic 90s style. Sweet.

*2 Line that hit your g-spot:
"New meanings to the words I feed upon wake within my veins elements of freedom."

As for 'speak a few reasonable words':
Cryptic writing is either dangerous or selfish (so we either spill the real deal, or swallow them).

#71

2008-10-30T16:52:00.003+07:00

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("Finally, Back To Normal" by cdevroe).

Song..... Forgiveness*(1) (by Collective Soul, from Disciplined Breakdown)
Poem..... Forgiveness*(2) (by Collective Soul, from Disciplined Breakdown)
Picture... Finally, Back To Normal (by cdevroe)
Reading.. Portable Atheist (by Christopher Hitchens).

*1 No official video. Too bad.

*2 It contains only 12 lines. All words are carefully chosen. All sentences are adequately constructed. When read, they feel real.

As for 'speak a few reasonable words':
There are so many normal days in my life, I doubt that they're still deserved being called normal.

#70

2008-10-29T18:53:00.003+07:00

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"The Crayola Rainbow" by Dylan Varielle.

Song...... No Such Thing*(1) (by John Mayer, from Room For Square)
Poem..... No Such Thing (by John Mayer, from Room For Square)
Picture... The Crayola Rainbow: Low Profile (by Dylan Varielle)
Reading.. Portable Atheist (by Christopher Hitchens).

*1 Upbeat and Acoustic. Exactly how I like it.

As for 'speak a few reasonable words':
It is embarrassing that no matter how low-profile I try to be, I turn out looking for some attention.

#69

2008-10-28T16:01:00.000+07:00

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Song...... This Love (cover version)*(1) (by Natasha Beddingfield)
Poem..... This Love (by Maroon 5, from Song For Jane)
Picture... Fatigue (by cariocando)
Reading.. Portable Atheist (by Christopher Hitchens).

*1 This one's more dynamic and aggresive than the original version. Cool accoustic playing, especially.

As for 'speak a few reasonable words':
Nothing for today.

#68

2008-10-27T16:19:00.003+07:00

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"Where to Next" by verou.

Song......Stop and Stare*(1) (by One Republic, from Dreaming Out Loud)
Poem..... Stop and Stare*(2) (by One Republic, from Dreaming Out Loud)
Picture... Where to Next (by verou)
Reading.. Portable Atheist (by Christopher Hitchens).

*1 I like this accoustic version, but it's only half-song long.
*2 Cool line: "Steady hands, just take the wheel // Steady feet, don't fail me now."

As for 'speak a few reasonable words':
I speak of things very well. Now I need to learn to DO things just as well.

#67

2008-10-25T17:00:00.002+07:00

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"We Feel Fine" by the partycrow.

Song......It's The End of the World As We Know It (AND I FEEL FINE)*(1)
(by REM, from Document)

Poem..... It's The End of the World as We Know It (AND I FEEL FINE)*(2)
(by REM, from Document)

Picture... We Feel Fine (by the partycow)
Reading.. Portable Atheist (by Christopher Hitchens).

*1 Not jumping up and down to this song is abnormal.
*2 Focus to this: AND I FEEEL FINEEE.

As for 'speak a few reasonable words':
Two days ago I was stressed. Yesterday I was at the point of learned-helplessness. Today, I bounced back, AND I FEEEEEEL FINEEEEE.

#66

2008-10-24T13:50:00.003+07:00

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"Follow Me" by iamit10

Song...... Follow You Follow Me*(1)
(by Genesis, from And Then There Were Three)

Poem..... Follow You Follow Me
(by Genesis, from And Then There Were Three)

Picture... Follow Me (by iamit10)
Reading.. Portable Atheist (by Christopher Hitchens).

*1) Originally released in 1978.

As for 'speak a few reasonable words':
It has been two years that I am unable to stay up overnight. Either I'm losing my strength or, I'm getting better handling deadline stress.

#65

2008-10-23T16:51:00.001+07:00

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"Who Wants It the Most" by Accretion Point

Song...... In Demand*(1) (by Texas, from The Greatest Hits)
Poem..... In Demand (by Texas, from The Greatest Hits)
Picture... Who Wants It the Most (by Accretion Point)
Reading.. Portable Atheist (by Christopher Hitchens).

*1) Compare lead vocalist Sharleen Spiteri in In Demand video to her in Inner Smile

As for 'speak a few reasonable words':
I was stressed yesterday, and I couldn't think. Since thinking is the only thing I can do, I couldn't do anything.

#64

2008-10-22T00:15:00.003+07:00

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"Get Up, Heels!" by E.M.M.A.N.U.E.L.!.

Song......Tubthumping*(1) (by Chumbawamba, from Thubthumper)
Poem..... Tubthumping*(2) (by Chumbawamba, from Thubthumper)
Picture... Get Up, Heels (by E.M.M.A.N.U.E.L.!.)
Reading.. Portable Atheist (by Christopher Hitchens).

*1) What the shoot is Thubthumping. Weird band. One catchy song.
*2) When no one's around, I sing the chorus screaming.

As for 'speak a few reasonable words':
Nothing for today. Sorry (self-apology... and apology is accepted).

#63

2008-10-19T20:47:00.006+07:00

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"Memories of the Past" by Mary Hare

Song...... Sway*(1) (by Bic Runga, from Drive)
Poem..... Sway*(2) (by Bic Runga, from Drive)
Picture... Memories of the Past (by Mary Hare)
Reading.. Portable Atheist (by Christopher Hitchens).

*1) Dangerous song to comment.
*2) Like I said: dangerous song to comment.

As for 'speak a few reasonable words':
I have no evidence of this, but I have a feeling this is true: my sister knows me best.

#62

2008-10-18T22:17:00.003+07:00

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"Boyhood Adventure of Superman" by Inez.

Song...... The Adventure*(1)
(by Angels and Airwaves, from We Don't Need To Whisper)

Poem..... The Adventure*(2)
(by Angels and Airwaves, from We Don't Need To Whisper)

Picture... Boyhood Adventure of Superman (by Inez)
Reading.. Portable Atheist (by Christopher Hitchens).

*1) Bad color. Great clip.Great clip. Great clip.
*2) My favorite part ("favorite" --for lack of a better term)

As for 'speak a few reasonable words':
I've wronged someone today. There was no display of it, but he knows; and I know he knows; and he knows I know he knows. He knows the reason of my wrongdoings and deduces that it was only understandable. And I know this thought of his. I did not apologize. I did not even say a thing. And on that silent exchanges I thought: Wow. This is cool

#61

2008-10-17T10:13:00.001+07:00

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"Guraranteed Happines, I Hope" by JasonRogers.

Song...... Guaranteed*(1) (by Level 42, from Guaranteed)
Poem..... Guaranteed*(2) (by Level 42, from Guaranteed)
Picture... Guraranteed Happines, I Hope (by JasonRogers)
Reading..Portable Atheist (by Christopher Hitchens).

*1 When I was 14, Level 42 held a concert in Jakarta. My Dad forbid me to go. He said: You're too small (he meant: short), the crowds may stepped on you (he meant this literally). Some dad.

*2 Like the chorus a lot. I have never before found a chorus lines that is cheesy and provocative at the same time. Hihi.

As for 'speak a few reasonable words':
It is scary how smearing gossips evolved from only simple misinterpretations of observation.

#60

2008-10-15T20:56:00.006+07:00

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"You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown" by Mishalinda.

Song......Betterman*(1) (by Pearl Jam, from Vitalogy)
Poem..... Betterman*(2) (by Pearl Jam, from Vitalogy)
Picture... You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown *(3) (by Mishalinda)
Reading..Portable Atheist (by Christopher Hitchens).

*1 No one sings morose tunes better than Eddie Vedder. In I Am Sam, where the soundtrack are all of The Beatles', Vedder sang You've Got To Hide Your Love Away. Music director Terry Wilson remembered that decision as one of her best.

*2 My favorite part:
.....Memories back when she was bold and strong
.....And waiting for the world to come along...
.....Swears she knew it, now she swears he's gone

*3 This is a production poster for a play. Pictures of the real-life characters are here. All you Charlie Brown's fans may want to see it (I am no familiar with the comic strip. Snoopy and the gang are just too phlegmatic for me to enjoy).

As for 'speak a few reasonable words':
I met a friend whom the last time I saw was 14 years ago. We were brother-tight. Now I don't understand anything he says. I guess people aren't kidding when they say "People change."

#59

2008-10-14T16:09:00.003+07:00

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"Inner Smile" by yearoftheblog.

Song...... Inner Smile *(1) (by Texas, from The Greatest Hits)
Poem..... Inner Smile *(2) (by Texas, from The Greatest Hits)
Picture... Inner Smile *(3) (by yearoftheblog)
Reading..Guns, Germs, and Steel (by Jared Diamond).

*1 See how in this video vocalist Sharleen Spiteri was transformed into King Elvis
... (my, what an impersonation she did).
*2 Tempting chorus
*3 Look at that light glowing inside the pumpkins!

As for 'speak a few reasonable words':
Choose your songs carefully. They influence you more than you think.

#58

2008-10-13T12:17:00.001+07:00

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"Spontaneity Photo Moi" by [enter name here]

Song......Lose Yourself *(1) (by Eminem, from OST 8 Mile)
Poem..... Lose Yourself *(2) (by Eminem, from OST 8 Mile)
Picture... Spontaneous Photo Moi *3 (by [enter name here])
Reading..Guns, Germs, and Steel (by Jared Diamond).

*1 Musically, this isn't a song. It's an unstoppable force. And when there's one, you don't fight it. You follow it.

*2 Paul Morley wrote Words and Music in 2005. He picked Lose Yourself's chorus for its opening quotation ---appropriate choice, indeed

*3 Spontaneous-Self-Photo instruction is available on [enter name here]'s flickr page. Apparently she followed this guy's idea, who also followed some else's idea (I don't know where the chain stops). Good Idea!

As for 'speak a few reasonable words':
If you have a abandoned fun habit, do it again, relive the fun. It's like having two lives --your old one, which by now is always happy, and your present one. So when present-you is sad, you have at least one happy you. Either way, having two yous is like having one brand-new-you.

#57

2008-10-13T02:14:00.003+07:00

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"Someone Saved My Life Tonight" by AZ suezq.

Song......Save Tonight*(1) (by Eagle Eye Cherry, from Desireless)
Poem..... Save Tonight*(2) (by Eagle Eye Cherry, from Desireless)
Picture... Someone Saved My Life Tonight (by AZ suezq)
Reading..Guns, Germs, and Steel (by Jared Diamond).

*1 I have many reasons for prefering acoustic songs --Save Tonight being one of which.
*2 To Lord, I wish it wasn't so, I say 'Amen!'

As for 'speak a few reasonable words':
I learn that I don't have to mean every thing I say --enough to just think that I believe in it, at least that's for a start.

#56

2008-10-11T14:17:00.003+07:00

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"No-Isolation-CUP (No. 55b)" by jexplique.

Song......Roll To Me*(1) (by Del Amitri, from Del Amitri)
Poem..... Roll To Me*(2) (by Del Amitri, from Del Amitri)
Picture... No-Isolation-CUP (No. 55b) (by jexplique)
Reading..Guns, Germs, and Steel (by Jared Diamond).

*1 People seem to have fun singing this song. This is another one of those amateur videos. This is the official video (you'll see why I don't prefer this one, though I like the song a lot).

*2 Diction-wise, it's so-so, but I like the main idea.

As for 'speak a few reasonable words':
I met a sociologist who talked about social network theories but couldn't even pronounce facebook properly --he said 'face'. It made me doubt his theoretical up-to-date-ness.

#55

2008-10-04T18:40:00.003+07:00

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"A Moment of Clarity" by Robot Monster.

Song......Clarity*(1) (by John Mayer, from Heavier Things)
Poem..... Clarity*(2) (by John Mayer, from Heavier Things)
Picture... A Moment of Clarity (by Robot Monster)
Reading..Guns, Germs, and Steel (by Jared Diamond).

*1 When played in a medium volume, in a poor-lit empty room, I feel, at every beat, there are these series of rippling audiowaves that are just too strong to go unnoticed filling the room, moving outward from where you stand to all the walls, celing, and floor of the room. Or are they just my imagination?

*2 The second verse is easy to relate to.

As for 'speak a few reasonable words':
Rene Descarte's Cogito Ergo Sum is not motivational words, people! Read the book firsthand before making free arbitrary interpretations.

#54

2008-09-28T01:24:00.005+07:00

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"Please Come Home" by HardlyCore.

"CRIS" by suryodaya.

Song......Runaway Train*1 (by Soul Asylum, from Runaway Train)
Poem..... Runaway Train (by Soul Asylum, from Runaway Train)
Picture... Please Come Home (by HardlyCore) and CRIS (by Suryodaya)
Reading..Guns, Germs, and Steel (by Jared Diamond).

*1) In the original video, vocalist Pirner made a special appearance to say, "If you've seen one these kids, or you are one of them, please call this number." Some of the featured missing kids, and others not featured actually came home reunited with their families. Britain's government modified the video, replacing the photos with their own lost children. Pirner's short message is omitted in the US version, but kept in the UK version.

As for 'speak a few reasonable words':
Nothing for today.

#53

2008-09-25T23:44:00.003+07:00

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"Energizing" by Loci Lenar.

Song......Can't Stop*1 (by Red Hot Chili Pepper, from By The Way)
Poem..... Can't Stop*2 (by Red Hot Chili Pepper, from By The Way)
Picture... Energizing (by Loci Lenar)
Reading..Guns, Germs, and Steel (by Jared Diamond).

*1) I stand, I jump, I spin, and I kick on this song!
*2) I would follow (these) Kiedis' words: Choose not a life of imitation!

As for 'speak a few reasonable words':
(I was writing a note, but then all of a sudden my mood changed because someone showed a gratitude. So I'm going to say the most reasonable words when a gratitude happens:) You're very welcome, and the pleasure is also mine :-)

#52

2008-09-24T23:13:00.005+07:00

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"Day One Hundred Thirty Three" by [isabel].

Song......Sing Along*
(by The Blue Man Group featuring Dave Matthews, from The Complex)

Poem..... Sing Along
(by The Blue Man Group featuring Dave Matthews, from The Complex)

Picture... Day One Hundred Thirty Three (by [isabel])
Reading..Guns, Germs, and Steel (by Jared Diamond).

* (1) Or in my case, hum along... hehe; (2) The tune drives me to move like a bamboo stick being wind-blown (Not a pretty sight, lah, pokoknya)

As for 'speak a few reasonable words':
No matter how various one's interest is, I believe there's always one silver lining. I'm trying to find mine.

#51

2008-09-23T16:52:00.002+07:00

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"ylhouse" by Konchan.

Song......Heroes* (by The Wallflowers, from OST Godzilla)
Poem..... Heroes (by David Bowie, from Heroes)
Picture... ylhouse (by konchan)
Reading..Guns, Germs, and Steel (by Jared Diamond).

* Heroes was originally David Bowie's 1977 hit; Wallflowers leading man Jacob Dylan is son of legendary Bob Dylan (I swear, I see no physical resemblances). On another (latest) remake of Heroes, Bowie collaborated with Dylan senior. Talk about vicious cycle.

As for 'speak a few reasonable words':
No matter how clear an idea is inside my head, as long as it is not shared well to others, practicaly none will understand me. It makes working in groups with me VERY unpleasant (this is the fouls I engage on a regular basis, sadly).

#50

2008-09-22T20:57:00.005+07:00

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"Jenkinstown Wood" by Edward Dullard.

Song...... Mo Ghile Mear (Our Hero) *(1)
(by The Chieftains ft. Sting, from Long Black Veil)

Poem..... Mo Ghile Mear (Our Hero) *(2)
(by anonymous)

Picture... Jenkinstown Wood *(3) (by Edward Dullard )
Reading.. Guns, Germs, and Steel (by Jared Diamond).

*1 An Irish's traditional song. Hair-raising at that, too.
*2 2nd verse is gallant indeed (scary, though);
......but the lyrics are constantly modified to fit its occasions.
*3 I wonder if the roads Irish heroes took when off to war looked something like this.

As for 'speak a few reasonable words':
Hehe. I repeat: It's quite stressful to listen to statements that make no sense.

#49

2008-09-21T14:30:00.003+07:00

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"There's Always Hope" by Serendipity In The Process Of Moving.

Song...... Gold In Them Hills *(1)
(by Ron Sexsmith ft. Chris Martin, from Cobblestone Runway)

Poem..... Gold In Them Hills *(2)
(by Ron Sexsmith ft. Chris Martin, from Cobblestone Runway)

Picture...There's Always Hope (by Serendipity In The Process of Moving)
Reading..Guns, Germs, and Steel (by Jared Diamond).

*1 As the lover of anything Britain, my sister digs this song a lot.
*2 The chorus line is quite British-y

As for 'speak a few reasonable words':
It's quite stressful to listen to statements that make no sense.

#48

2008-09-20T21:06:00.000+07:00

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"I tried to fit in to his world" by 'fizz.

Song...... When I Grow Up*(1) (by Garbage, from Version 2.0)
Poem..... When I Grow Up*(2) (by Garbage, from Version 2.0)
Picture... I tried to fit in to his world (by 'fizz)
Reading..Guns, Germs, and Steel (by Jared Diamond).

*1 Sometimes, all I need is music loud enough to jump around to.
*2 Look, another lyrics piece on conformity

As for 'speak a few reasonable words':
Nothing for today (I'm spending a day not making any sense)

#47

2008-09-19T23:02:00.001+07:00

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"Against Conformity" by imsachirock.

Song......Can't Get Enough (by Supergroove, from Traction)
Poem..... Can't Get Enough* (by Supergroove, from Traction)
Picture... Against Conformity (by iamsachirock)
Reading..Guns, Germs, and Steel (by Jared Diamond).

*I like the part on 'conformity'

As for 'speak a few reasonable words':
Cool your head down. Always make time to wash your face.

#46

2008-09-18T22:59:00.003+07:00

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"The Small Victory" by Officer Snow Pea.

[Dear Goethe, I'm sorry for my being MIA these last three days. ]

Song...... Small Victory (by Faith No More, from Angel Dust)
Poem..... Small Victory (by Faith No More, from Angel Dust)
Picture...The Small Victory (by Officer Snow Pea)
Reading..Guns, Germs, and Steel (by Jared Diamond).

As for 'speak a few reasonable words':
I'M BACK!!!

#45

2008-09-14T21:06:00.002+07:00

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"Modern Man" by Tapasparida.

Song...... Modern Man*
(by George Carlin, from The Tonight Show with Jay Leno)

Poem..... Modern Man
(by George Carlin, from The Tonight Show with Jay Leno)

Picture... Modern Man (by Tapasparida)

Reading..Guns, Germs, and Steel (by Jared Diamond).

*Despite the absence of musical instruments, the way this train of thoughts goes --coo coo a choo-- is music to my ears.

As for 'speak a few reasonable words':
Nothing for today. Carlin left me speechless.

#44

2008-09-13T21:23:00.003+07:00

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"Human Rights" by paral lax.

It reads:
Alle mensen worden vrij en gelijk in waardigheid en rechten geboren.
(All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.)

Song...... Humans Being (by Van Halen, from OST Twister)
Poem..... Humans Being* (by Van Halen, from OST Twister)
Picture...Human Rights (by paral lax)
Reading..Guns, Germs, and Steel (by Jared Diamond).

*First verse is worth paying attention to.

As for 'speak a few reasonable words':
Write a text of any things that made you feel elated. Put it in an envelope (seal it if you wish), entrust it to someone. Ask him/her a favor: to give it back to you back when comes the day you feel like crap. If you do this for real, please let me know what happens.

#43

2008-09-12T22:07:00.006+07:00

I don't know whether to put this one:

"Saving The World" Poldavo.

or this one: (hihihi)

"Save The World" ruben7fg

So I put them both.

Song......I Save The World Today (by Eurythmics, from Peace)
Poem..... I Save The World Today (by Eurythmics, from Peace)
Picture...
(1) Saving The World (by Poldavo)
(2) Save The World (by ruben7fg)
Reading..Guns, Germs, and Steel (by Jared Diamond).

As for 'speak a few reasonable words':
Spend five minutes to stare at the hair your barber failed to shorten up. Afterward, you might just like it.

#42

2008-09-11T22:33:00.002+07:00

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"Forbidden Love" by The Irish Guy.

Song...... Face to Face
(by Siouxie and the Banshees, from OST Batman Returns)

Poem..... Face to Face
(by Siouxie and the Banshees, from OST Batman Returns)

Picture... Forbidden Love (by The Irish Guy)

Reading..Guns, Germs, and Steel (by Jared Diamond).

As for 'speak a few reasonable words':
In truth I almost never feel smart (students! heed this! hehe), but today I had a conversation with an individual I have always considered of high intellect and found out that I can converse with this person in equal contribution. So for today, just for today, I would like to enjoy the thought that I am, possibly, quite smart :-)

#41

2008-09-10T23:54:00.002+07:00

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"Never Enough Time for Reading" by Munzerr.

Song......Don't Stop Me Now (by Queen, from Jazz)
Poem..... Don't Stop Me Now (by Queen, from Jazz)
Picture... Never Enough Time for Reading (by Munzerr)
Reading..Guns, Germs, and Steel (by Jared Diamond).

As for 'speak a few reasonable words':
Umberto Eco, having walls and walls of books at his house, was once asked by his guest, "Have you read them all?" Eco answered no. When debated what's the use of having books but not reading them, he responded, "So I know how much knowledge I don't know."

#40

2008-09-09T23:46:00.007+07:00

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"Be Nice....Please" by Ali QJo.

Note from Ali:
After getting punished for being mean to his brother, my 13 year old son
taped this to his ceiling. Let's hope the reminder works!

Song......That's Just What You Are (by Aimee Mann, from I'm With Stupid)
Poem..... That's Just What You Are (by Aimee Mann, from I'm With Stupid)
Picture... My Future (by .noflickr)
Reading..Guns, Germs, and Steel (by Jared Diamond).

As for 'speak a few reasonable words':
(1) From time to time, buy different magazines from the ones you buy on a regular basis. (2) Make sure you've so far been reading the one that suits you the most. (3) Do the same with the rest of your daily items.

#39

2008-09-08T13:36:00.003+07:00

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"Boom De Ah Day to you, too" by adih

Song......I Love The Whole World (by Discovery Channel People)
Poem..... I Love The Whole World (by Discovery Channel People)
Picture... Boom De Ah Dah to you, too (by adih)
Reading..Guns, Germs, and Steel (by Jared Diamond).

As for 'speak a few reasonable words:
Boom De Ah Dah to you, too :

#38a

2008-09-07T05:15:00.003+07:00

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"Sesame Street Workshop" by Phillip DiResta.

(but dear Goethe, allow me to deviate again,
for today I indulged myself playing with some more puppets, and some music, too!)

Song......
(1) Yellow (by Beaker, from 1 Sesame Street).
(2) Slide (by Goo Goo Dolls, from 2 Sesame Street).
(3) Two Princes (by Spin Doctors, from 3 Sesame Street).
(4) Furry Happy Monsters (by REM, from 4 Sesame Street).
(5) Don't Know Why (by Norah Jones, from 5 Sesame Street).
(6) 1234 (by Feist, from 1234 Sesame Street. Where else?).

...and I haven't finished yet.

#38b

2008-09-07T05:11:00.002+07:00

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"Kina Grannis" by a.tangerine.

(but kind Goethe, allow me to still deviate,
for after I spreed from here to here, I ended up on a page of this girl, playing:

this feist cover, and
this john mayer cover, and
this yael naim cover, and
this jazon mraz cover, and last,
this frou frou cover).

#37a

2008-09-06T23:58:00.003+07:00

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So I do:
(but dear Goethe, allow me to deviate,
for today I'm feeling rather both nostalgic and comic!)

Song......
"One".
No, this "One".
I mean, this "One".
No, No, I mean, this "One".
(by Metallica, from ...And Justice For All)

Poem..... One (by Metallica, from ...And Justice For All)
Picture... Despair (by top pocket man)
Reading..Guns, Germs, and Steel (by Jared Diamond).

As for 'speak a few reasonable words:
I don't think that one is really in the right place to attempt of saying anything reasonable if he listens obsessively to Metallica (hihihi, no offense, James).

#37b

2008-09-06T23:56:00.001+07:00

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"Finger" by top pocket man. MASTER Pocket Man had too much fun FINGERING this 63-point-of-articulation spiderman action figure (if I were him, I'd do the same!).

So I do:
(but dear Goethe, allow me to deviate,
for today I'm feeling rather both nostalgic and comic!)

Song......
"Master Of Puppets".
No, I mean this "Puppets".
(by Metallica, from Master of Puppets)

Poem..... Master of Puppets (by Metallica, from Master of Puppets)
Picture... Finger (by top pocket man)
Reading..Guns, Germs, and Steel (by Jared Diamond).

As for 'speak a few reasonable words:
I don't think that one, even a MASTER for that matter, is really in the right place to attempt of saying anything reasonable if he listens obsessively to Metallica (hihihi, no offense, Lars).

#36

2008-09-05T16:58:00.006+07:00

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"I Told You The Truth" by Maddy.

Song......Evidence (by Faith No More, from King For A Day, Fool For A Life)
Poem..... Evidence (by Faith No More, from King For A Day, Fool For A Life)
Picture... I Told You The Truth (by Maddy)
Reading..Guns, Germs, and Steel (by Jared Diamond).

As for 'speak a few reasonable words:
None for today.

#35

2008-09-04T23:53:00.003+07:00

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"I'm Almost There" by Dwayne C.

Song......All My Life (by Foo Fighters, from One by One)
Poem..... All My Life (by Foo Fighters, from One by One)
Picture... I'm Almost There (by Dwayne C)
Reading..Guns, Germs, and Steel (by Jared Diamond).

As for 'speak a few reasonable words:
Get all your ideas out. They don't run out.
Every old one feeds you back with bigger and better ones.

#34

2008-09-03T16:08:00.001+07:00

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" I Dih Therefor I Am" by adih.

Song......You Know My Name (by Chris Cornell, from OST Casino Royale)
Poem.....You Know My Name (by Chris Cornell, from OST Casino Royale)
Picture...I Dih Therefor I Am (by adih)
Reading..Guns, Germs, and Steel (by Jared Diamond).

As for 'speak a few reasonable words:
Nothing for today.

#33

2008-09-02T19:11:00.001+07:00

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"Help" by mohawk.

Song......The World I Know (by Collective Soul, from Collective Soul)
Poem.....The World I Know (by Collective Soul, from Collective Soul)
Picture...Help (by mohawk)
Reading..Guns, Germs, and Steel (by Jared Diamond).

As for 'speak a few reasonable words:
Do yourself a favor. Make sure the last sentence you read or hear before asleep is a pleasant one. Then sleep with ease.

#32

2008-09-01T15:19:00.004+07:00

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"An Offer" by Victoria Potter.

Song......Steer (by Misssy Higgins, from Steer)
Poem.....Steer (by Misssy Higgins, from Steer)
Picture...An Offer (by Victoria Potter)
Reading..Guns, Germs, and Steel (by Jared Diamond).

"PS": As for 'speak a few reasonable words:
Keep your days written down.
Keep track of them regularly.
Read yourself changed before your eyes.
And... TAKE CONTROL
---from anodyne.

#31

2008-08-31T22:30:00.003+07:00

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"Suddenly I See" by christyscherrer.

Song......Suddenly I See (by KT Tunstall, from Eye To The Telescope)
Poem.....Suddenly I See (by KT Tunstall, from Eye To The Telescope)
Picture...Suddenly I See (by christyscherrer)
Reading..Guns, Germs, and Steel (by Jared Diamond).

As for 'speak a few reasonable words:
Keep your days written down.
Keep track of them regularly.
Read yourself changed before your eyes.
And...

#30

2008-08-30T03:49:00.003+07:00

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"Graduation Party in the Fridge" by Jaz Q6R.

Song......Graduation (by Vitamin C, from Vitamin C)
Poem.....Graduation (by Vitamin C, from Vitamin C
Picture...Graduation Party in the Fridge (by Jaz Q6R)
Reading..Guns, Germs, and Steel (by Jared Diamond).

As for 'speak a few reasonable words:
Congratulation, colleagues :-)

#29

2008-08-30T03:24:00.001+07:00

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"Don't Give Up" by whatarogue.

Song......Don't Give Up (by Peter Gabriel, from So)
Poem.....Don't Give Up (by Peter Gabriel, from So)
Picture...Don't Give Up (by whatarogue)
Reading..Guns, Germs, and Steel (by Jared Diamond).

As for 'speak a few reasonable words:
Better late than never (this is so much an excuse as it is reasonable words)

#28

2008-08-28T16:56:00.002+07:00

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"Golden Good Bye" by jalalspages.

Song......All Good Things Come to an End (by Nelly Furtado, from Loose)
Poem.....All Good Things Come to an End (by Nelly Furtado, from Loose)
Picture...Golden Good Bye (by jalalspages)
Reading..Guns, Germs, and Steel (by Jared Diamond).

As for 'speak a few reasonable words:
It is amazing what new answers you can come up with to questions you've never heard before.

#27

2008-08-27T03:11:00.005+07:00

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"Evolution Quote on Starbucks Cup" by cpurrin1.

Song......The Big Bang Theory
(by Barenaked Ladies, from OST The Big Bang Theory)

Poem.....The Big Bang Theory
(by Barenaked Ladies, from OST The Big Bang Theory)

Picture...Evolution Quote on Starbucks Cup (by cpurrin1)
Reading..Guns, Germs, and Steel (by Jared Diamond).

PS: (on Barenaked Ladies' The Big Bang Theory) Forget its lack of metaphor. Its being concise (what else do one call 14-billion-years history comprised in less than 2 minutes?) should reserve it the right to skip all features of poetry.

#26

2008-08-26T13:42:00.002+07:00

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"I Love You More Than Shoes" by panic paper cut.

Song......Bubbly (by Colbie Caillat, from Coco)
Poem.....Bubbly (by Colbie Caillat, from Coco)
Picture...I Love You More Thank Shoes (by paper cut panic)
Reading..End of Poverty (by Jeffrey Sachs).

As for 'speak a few reasonable words:
Nothing for today.

#25

2008-08-25T22:38:00.003+07:00

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"Untitled" by Zicco82.

Song......I'm Yours (by Jason Mraz; We Sing, We Dance, We Steal Things)
Poem.....I'm Yours (by Jason Mraz; We Sing, We Dance, We Steal Things)
Picture...Untitled (by zicco82)
Reading..End of Poverty (by Jeffrey Sachs).

As for 'speak a few reasonable words:
Say you don't know. That's gutsy.

#24

2008-08-24T11:18:00.003+07:00

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"I Love You More" by sayhitoeunice.

Song......In My Life (by The Beatles, from Rubber Soul)
Poem.....In My Life (by The Beatles, from Rubber Soul)
Picture...I Love You More (by sayhitoeunice)
Reading..End of Poverty (by Jeffrey Sachs).

As for 'speak a few reasonable words:
Telling the truth to friends is only compliance. Telling the truth to your family is bravery.

#23

2008-08-23T19:25:00.005+07:00

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"Wish You Were Here" by thevisionsofkai.

Song......Something In Me Was Dying (by Keane, from Bedshaped)
Poem.....Something In Me Was Dying (by Keane, from Bedshaped)
Picture...Wish You Were Here (by thevisionsofkai)
Reading..End of Poverty (by Jeffrey Sachs).

As for 'speak a few reasonable words:
Do not you overtrust even your smartest friend. Most probably, he's not the smartest person in the world.

#22

2008-08-22T21:34:00.003+07:00

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"Secret Love" by Eyeinspiredgirly.

Song......Hide and Seek (by Imogen Heap, from Speak for Yourself)
Poem.....Hide and Seek (by Imogen Heap, from Speak for Yourself)
Picture...Secret Love (by eyeinspiredgirly)
Reading..End of Poverty (by Jeffrey Sachs).

As for 'speak a few reasonable words:
Nothing today (apparently I don't think productively enough).

#21

2008-08-21T17:16:00.003+07:00

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"Always Waiting" by Sean Bolton.

Song......Always (by October Project, from October Project)
Poem.....Always (by October Project, from October Project)
Picture...Always Waiting (by Sean Bolton)
Reading..End of Poverty (by Jeffrey Sachs).

As for 'speak a few reasonable words:
Good mood is something you make yourself. But I'm not ready to say the same about bad mood.

#20

2008-08-20T16:54:00.004+07:00

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"Fidati di me - Believe in me" by fotomacs.

Song......Tonight, Tonight
(by Smashing Pumpkins, from Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness)

Poem.....Tonight, Tonight
(by Smashing Pumpkins, from Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness)

Picture...Believe in Me (by Fotomacs)
Reading..End of Poverty (by Jeffrey Sachs).

As for 'speak a few reasonable words:
(To follow RR Ayu Ratih Puteri's advice on day #19)
Today, I will not say anything, because I don't have anything to say...

#19

2008-08-19T17:27:00.004+07:00

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"Is it a Perfect Day" by Arielynn.

Song......Such a Perfect Day (by Duran Duran, from Thank You)
Poem.....Such a Perfect Day (by Duran Duran, from Thank You)
Picture...Is It a Perfect Day? (by Arielynn)
Reading..End of Poverty (by Jeffrey Sachs).

As for 'speak a few reasonable words:
I can't even think of a new way to say I don't have anything to say today.

#18

2008-08-18T17:58:00.003+07:00

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"Far Away" by Yckhong.

Song......Such Great Heights (by The Postal Service, from Give Up)
Poem.....Such Great Heights (by The Postal Service, from Give Up)
Picture...Far Away (by Yckhong)
Reading..End of Poverty (by Jeffrey Sachs).

As for 'speak a few reasonable words:
No words today. Not even being reasonable today.

#17

2008-08-17T17:56:00.002+07:00

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"Sunflower" by Wobberjocky.

Song......The Heart of Life (by John Mayer, from Continuum)
Poem.....The Heart of Life (by John Mayer, from Continuum)
Picture...Sunflower (by Wobberjocky)
Reading..End of Poverty (by Jeffrey Sachs).

As for 'speak a few reasonable words:
Without anything to elaborate it, "Itu semua kembali ke orangnya masing-masing" is not an advice.

#16

2008-08-17T17:53:00.002+07:00

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"Don't Go Away" by Alexnilovic.

Song......Don't Go Away (by Oasis, from Be Here Now)
Poem.....Don't Go Away (by Oasis, from Be Here Now)
Picture...Don't Go Away (by Alexnilovic)
Reading..End of Poverty (by Jeffrey Sachs).

As for 'speak a few reasonable words:
(maybe tonight I'll come up with something)

#15

2008-08-15T19:24:00.003+07:00

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"Love Makes Time Stands Still" by Left Blue in Black and White.

Song......Until (by Sting, OST from Kate and Leopold)
Poem.....Until (by Sting, OST from Kate and Leopold)
Picture...Time Stands Still (by Left Blue)
Reading..End of Poverty (by Jeffrey Sachs).

As for 'speak a few reasonable words:
Still nothing...

#14

2008-08-14T12:34:00.003+07:00

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Song......They (by Jem, from Finally Woken)
Poem.....They (by Jem, from Finally Woken)
Picture...Reality, Ignorance, and Fear (by zach stern)
Reading..End of Poverty (by Jeffrey Sachs).

As for 'speak a few reasonable words:
Yesterday, I remembered again that after I wash my face and give myself a small amount of moment, old things become fresh to see again.

#13

2008-08-13T17:12:00.001+07:00

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Song......Like a Stone (by Audioslave, from Audioslave)
Poem.....Like a Stone (by Audioslave, from Audioslave)
Picture...Patience (by marko'sviews)
Reading..End of Poverty (by Jeffrey Sachs).

As for 'speak a few reasonable words:
Nothing for today --again.

#12

2008-08-12T17:42:00.003+07:00

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Song......Thank You (by Dido, from No Angel)
Poem.....On Being Poetic (by Tom Schulman for Dead Poets Society
Picture...Thank You (by adihrespati)
Reading..End of Poverty (by Jeffrey Sachs).

As for 'speak a few reasonable words:

On Being Poetic:
Let me tell you a secret. We don’t read and write poetry because it’s cute. We read and write poetry because we are members of the human race. And the human reace, is filled with passion. Laws, medicine, (etc)…. these are noble pursuits, and necessary to sustain life. But poetry, beauty, romance, love…. these are what we stay alive for.
(said John Keating, played by Robin Williams, in Dead Poets Society - screenplay by Tom Schulman)

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2008-08-12T17:37:00.003+07:00

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Song......What I've Done (by Linkin Park, from Minutes to Midnight)
Poem.....What I've Done (by Linkin Park, from Minutes to Midnight)
Picture...When Earth Like This (by Barry Lu)
Reading..End of Poverty (by Jeffrey Sachs).

As for 'speak a few reasonable words:'
From time to time, people may reserve the right to be stupid.

#11b

2008-08-12T17:28:00.004+07:00

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Song......One Sweet World (Dave Matthews Band, Remember Two Things)
Poem.....One Sweet World (Dave Matthews Band, Remember Two Things)
Picture...Live-Earth (Aussiegall)
Reading..End of Poverty (Jeffrey Sachs).

As for 'speak a few reasonable words:'
But when the time comes, being perfectly smart is non-negotiable.

#10

2008-08-10T16:35:00.008+07:00

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Song......Not Myself (by John Mayer, from Room for Squares)
Poem.....Not Myself (by John Mayer, from Room for Squares)
Picture...We Would Prefer if You Were Someone Else (by David Fullarton)
Reading..End of Poverty (by Jeffrey Sachs).

As for 'speak a few reasonable words:'
I can't think of none

#9

2008-08-09T13:12:00.004+07:00

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"Disappearing: A Short Story" by Lady Vervaine

Song......Precious (by Depeche Mode, from Playing The Angel)
Poem.....Precious (by Depeche Mode, from Playing The Angel)
Picture...Disappearing (by Lady Vervaine)
Reading..End of Poverty (by Jeffrey Sachs).

As for 'speak a few reasonable words:'
I learned that if you spend more time being neutral, you smile more.