Comments for Reality on a Stick

Comment on You are always on my mind by Catriona

Catriona — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 07:46:29 +0000

I think this is the reason why I watch so much TV.
That is the only time I am not re running all the crappy movies of my life.
It is unhealthy I agree, and serves absolutely no purpose.

Comment on The drugstore. by Ann

Ann — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 04:52:59 +0000

LOL! And a much needed one while I take a break from very dry writing.

Comment on Winning the game of life: Where most people go wrong. by Steven Nishida

Steven Nishida — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 15:12:58 +0000

Hey Paul,

Thanks for the comments. Glad to see that you’ve been posting to your blog too! I’m afraid I don’t agree with your interpretation of winning and losing, though I probably ought to have defined these terms more clearly above. I’m a gamer, so I have a pretty loose understanding of what winning and losing can mean. In gaming, “winning” is all about achieving the target objective within the parameters of the game by employing strategy based on calculated risks. The target objective is different for each game and defined in the rules.

My take is that the target objective of the Game of Life is achieving sustainable happiness–or ’satisfaction,’ if you prefer. “Losing” is the failure to achieve sustainable happiness; not necessarily before others, but by the game’s at end, as it were. The upshot is that you don’t actually lose until it’s all over; you’ve got your whole life to get there, so to speak–tho I’m guessing it’s much more fun to get there sooner rather than later:-D

Very interesting that you mention Marx. I was pretty moved by this speech a few weeks ago, and it definitely played a role in shaping some of the ideas above (and those on the way). Good call.

Thanks again for sharing.
Steven

Comment on Winning the game of life: Where most people go wrong. by Paul

Paul — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 14:48:00 +0000

Interesting post Steven, but I’m a bit troubled by your use of “winning” and “losing” here. When I hear the term “winning” I think of associated concepts like being No. 1, subsuming others, clawing your way to the top, and having the potential of losing your No. 1 perch in the future…it’s such an aggressive, selfish phrase. “Losing” too - nobody ever really “loses”. We grow from our mistakes or errors, and learn to adapt to deal with whatever weaknesses we have. If “losing” ends up killing someone, then maybe there’s no real loss, in terms of the overall gene pool.

I would say - “Achieving Satisfaction - Where most people go wrong”…and I personally think a clear-headed reading of Marx, et al holds all the answers.

Comment on The drugstore. by Aunt Deb

Aunt Deb — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 04:49:48 +0000

good stuff always happens when your with your friends!!

Comment on The drugstore. by Andrew

Andrew — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 12:48:17 +0000

Great stuff!! A wonderfully embarrassing tale. Had me wincing at the guy’s public humiliation. I’m sure you’ll have a few more of those over the years.
Seen those strangers waving at you when you’re not even looking in their direction? Well, that’s where I’m at. Been having more and more of those episodes, so am now at the stage where I hesitate to wave until I know exactly who you are. Unfortunately I get the “what’s wrong with you?” look back from those friends I’ve snubbed. Ahh well, guess I should get new glasses or something.

Comment on The drugstore. by Rafael

Rafael — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 14:39:52 +0000

Awwwe man! I dont care how many times I hear that story, I just picture the dudes shame and the “Awwe Shit!” look on your face and I start to cry, LOL!- Good for the abbs. Its funny cuz I remember walking through the store, seeing the same guy and thinking how it would be easy to mistake the guy for me, Guess I was right. Good times Fuh ShO! Raf.

Comment on Oh to be young and stupid. by Ren

Ren — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 04:52:18 +0000

Steve, I hardly ever check your blog but, your email linking to the ‘drug store fun’ got me here. And as it turns out, this is the post that finally got a comment out of me. So, without further ado…

OMFG!

Comment on David Graddol discusses English in the new world order by Steven Nishida

Steven Nishida — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 01:01:48 +0000

Hi MusE! It’s been a while. I’m sorry that I have been pretty useless in keeping up with the ‘waits for no one’ blogging world. My son gets all of my waknig free time these days:-D I am hoping to get back on track and caught up with reading over the summer, when commitments will be lighter. It’s really great to see that you are plugging away and creating a vibrant community over at MusEditions. I often feel out of the loop, as it were, when it comes to the quickly evolving ‘tech-speak,’ though I suspect that I probably weigh in on the ’savvy’ side of the divide, which leads me to believe that there are many who would have a hard time joining the conversation even if they tried. Thanks for stopping by:-)

Comment on David Graddol discusses English in the new world order by MusEditions

MusEditions — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 20:44:18 +0000

How’ve you been, Steve? I haven’t been by in a while! I found your audiolink fascinating (did the word “audiolink” exist last century)? Particularly compelling was the discussion about how “no one told teenagers how to text”. I would tend to agree that language will “settle” into a society. We won’t become unintelligible to each other, assuming, of course, that most of us keep up with technology. It took me a while to understand what “bluetooth” and “chocolate” are, because I hadn’t been using devices. I feel it’s incumbent upon me to learn, though.