This is one of my favorite musical performances ever, and James Blunt is one of my favorite performers ever. He seems very genuine, on this song in particular. Enjoy!
Saturday, July 31, 2010
Friday, July 30, 2010
My Way or the Highway
It's definitely Jude's way all the way, and I think he knows it. :) He has Justin and I wrapped around his little fingers.
For those of you who haven't seen him in awhile, he's getting sooo big. We put him next to his cousin, Tylie, who is 8 months older, and they are almost the same length! She is only a couple inches longer than him. They almost have the same size feet. And, I couldn't believe it when I picked up his other cousin, Sophie, and she was so light. She is the same size he was when he was born; it's so crazy to think about!
He is such a sweetheart. You can always get him to smile, even when he's really tired or hungry, no matter what. I have so much fun playing with him all day. Justin tells him daily that his mom is crazy. Maybe it's true cuz I will do anything to make the kid laugh.
For those of you who haven't seen him in awhile, he's getting sooo big. We put him next to his cousin, Tylie, who is 8 months older, and they are almost the same length! She is only a couple inches longer than him. They almost have the same size feet. And, I couldn't believe it when I picked up his other cousin, Sophie, and she was so light. She is the same size he was when he was born; it's so crazy to think about!
They Call Me Red
Who does this remind you of?
Okay, well, maybe before the haircut. Anyway, we miss our "Red" and want him to come home! This is from Dr. Seuss' "Hop On Pop" by the way! We're very into Dr. Seuss lately.
Okay, well, maybe before the haircut. Anyway, we miss our "Red" and want him to come home! This is from Dr. Seuss' "Hop On Pop" by the way! We're very into Dr. Seuss lately.
Hey Baby!
I miss my babies!! I love You!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"Ooo. you make me live
whatever this world can give to me
It's you, you're all I see
Ooo, you make me live now honey
Ooo, you make me live
You're the best friend
that I ever had
I've been with you such a long time
You're my sunshine
And I want you to know
That my feelings are true
I really love you
You're my best friend
Ooo, you make me live
I've been wandering round
But I still come back to you
In rain or shine
You've stood by me girl
I'm happy, happy at home
You're my best friend.
You're the first one
When things turn out bad
You know I'll never be lonely
You're my only one
And I love
The things that you do
You're my best friend
Ooo, you make me live.
I'm happy, happy at home
You're my best friend
You're my best friend
Ooo, you make me live
You, you're my best friend."
"Ooo. you make me live
whatever this world can give to me
It's you, you're all I see
Ooo, you make me live now honey
Ooo, you make me live
You're the best friend
that I ever had
I've been with you such a long time
You're my sunshine
And I want you to know
That my feelings are true
I really love you
You're my best friend
Ooo, you make me live
I've been wandering round
But I still come back to you
In rain or shine
You've stood by me girl
I'm happy, happy at home
You're my best friend.
You're the first one
When things turn out bad
You know I'll never be lonely
You're my only one
And I love
The things that you do
You're my best friend
Ooo, you make me live.
I'm happy, happy at home
You're my best friend
You're my best friend
Ooo, you make me live
You, you're my best friend."
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Opinion vs. Fact
OPINION
"a belief or judgment that rests on grounds insufficient to produce complete certainty."
"a personal view, attitude, or appraisal" (dictionary.com).
"An opinion is a subjective statement or thought about an issue or topic, and is the result of emotion or interpretation of facts. An opinion may be supported by an argument, although people may draw opposing opinions from the same set of facts. Opinions rarely change without new arguments being presented. However, it can be reasoned that one opinion is better supported by the facts than another by analysing the supporting arguments.
"An opinion may be the result of a person's perspective, understanding, particular feelings, beliefs, and desires. In casual use, the term opinion may refer to unsubstantiated information, in contrast to knowledge and fact-based beliefs" (wikipedia.com).
FACT
"a truth known by actual experience or observation; something known to be true" (dictionary.com).
"The word fact can refer to verified information about past or present circumstances or events which are presented as objective reality" (wikipedia.com).
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Everyone in this world believes their own opinion to be right, otherwise they would change it to something else. But, I'm seriously annoyed with people who claim their opinion to be true; that there is no wiggle room whatsoever, and that everyone else's opinion is false. Guess what? An opinion cannot be true or false, thus the nature of opinion. You can only have an opinion about something that hasn't been determined to be true or false; something that is purely subjective.
Movies are a good example. Every movie on the planet has at least one fan. You can't tell me that I'm wrong for liking or enjoying a movie, even if I'm the only person on Earth who likes it. It's my opinion. We can discuss why I like it, why you don't, and you may even be able to change my opinion about the movie, but that doesn't mean I was wrong to begin with. It's all about my personal preference.
Likewise, you can't have an opinion about something that is determined to be true by facts; something that is subjective. Cigarettes are bad for people. This isn't my opinion, and can't be my opinion, because it is a fact. It is proven to be true. If someone believes that cigarettes are good for them, it's not just that they have a different opinion from the rest of us, it's that they are wrong.
Opinions are opinions because they can be changed. I can like a certain movie when I'm 12, and dislike it when I see it again at 25. Facts cannot be changed, no matter how much we discuss them or change our personal preferences.
"a belief or judgment that rests on grounds insufficient to produce complete certainty."
"a personal view, attitude, or appraisal" (dictionary.com).
"An opinion is a subjective statement or thought about an issue or topic, and is the result of emotion or interpretation of facts. An opinion may be supported by an argument, although people may draw opposing opinions from the same set of facts. Opinions rarely change without new arguments being presented. However, it can be reasoned that one opinion is better supported by the facts than another by analysing the supporting arguments.
"An opinion may be the result of a person's perspective, understanding, particular feelings, beliefs, and desires. In casual use, the term opinion may refer to unsubstantiated information, in contrast to knowledge and fact-based beliefs" (wikipedia.com).
FACT
"a truth known by actual experience or observation; something known to be true" (dictionary.com).
"The word fact can refer to verified information about past or present circumstances or events which are presented as objective reality" (wikipedia.com).
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Everyone in this world believes their own opinion to be right, otherwise they would change it to something else. But, I'm seriously annoyed with people who claim their opinion to be true; that there is no wiggle room whatsoever, and that everyone else's opinion is false. Guess what? An opinion cannot be true or false, thus the nature of opinion. You can only have an opinion about something that hasn't been determined to be true or false; something that is purely subjective.
Movies are a good example. Every movie on the planet has at least one fan. You can't tell me that I'm wrong for liking or enjoying a movie, even if I'm the only person on Earth who likes it. It's my opinion. We can discuss why I like it, why you don't, and you may even be able to change my opinion about the movie, but that doesn't mean I was wrong to begin with. It's all about my personal preference.
Likewise, you can't have an opinion about something that is determined to be true by facts; something that is subjective. Cigarettes are bad for people. This isn't my opinion, and can't be my opinion, because it is a fact. It is proven to be true. If someone believes that cigarettes are good for them, it's not just that they have a different opinion from the rest of us, it's that they are wrong.
Opinions are opinions because they can be changed. I can like a certain movie when I'm 12, and dislike it when I see it again at 25. Facts cannot be changed, no matter how much we discuss them or change our personal preferences.
Elegy
I went to a movie the other day
and somehow expected you to be there.
Only a crude copy remained.
And somehow, the laughter died too.
Did you take it with you,
leaving in your place him to sniff and tense?
The man who murdered you was
filled to the brim with himself, and
couldn't see past the holes in his nose.
Sokka, you were too young to go.
and somehow expected you to be there.
Only a crude copy remained.
And somehow, the laughter died too.
Did you take it with you,
leaving in your place him to sniff and tense?
The man who murdered you was
filled to the brim with himself, and
couldn't see past the holes in his nose.
Sokka, you were too young to go.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
an Abecedarian poem by Jesse Betts
Aang is Airbender, Avatar
but who is this "Ong" and why is he masqueradin'?
Can't waterbend? Can't play? well, they got the nostrils right.
Don't know if you remember--
edge of my seat--as the
face-stealing spirit Koh told of the
great plan to kill yin and push
Heist him from his hole and
in a flourish, Zhao. fry. him. whole.
Justice is Aang-big-blue-Ocean-Spirit-fish, pulling Zhao
killing Zhao in big blue Ocean Spirit fish fist
Lungs squeezed shut
Maybe M.
Night thought it inconsequential
"Ok the fish-thingy is weird...let's cut,
paste something in it's place." A tidal wave that goes nowhere. How
quaint, Zhao and M. Night have stuff in common
Rude, rudimentary overstepping of boundaries and the
spirits are angry.
tsk tsk. Take my advice M. Night and retire before
u suck water. The wave was a
Very climatic moment following
weird exposition, nonexistent rising action, and then a sad denouement
xpands from there. Oh, and oh
yah,
Zuko's a wussie.
but who is this "Ong" and why is he masqueradin'?
Can't waterbend? Can't play? well, they got the nostrils right.
Don't know if you remember--
edge of my seat--as the
face-stealing spirit Koh told of the
great plan to kill yin and push
Heist him from his hole and
in a flourish, Zhao. fry. him. whole.
Justice is Aang-big-blue-Ocean-Spirit-fish, pulling Zhao
killing Zhao in big blue Ocean Spirit fish fist
Lungs squeezed shut
Maybe M.
Night thought it inconsequential
"Ok the fish-thingy is weird...let's cut,
paste something in it's place." A tidal wave that goes nowhere. How
quaint, Zhao and M. Night have stuff in common
Rude, rudimentary overstepping of boundaries and the
spirits are angry.
tsk tsk. Take my advice M. Night and retire before
u suck water. The wave was a
Very climatic moment following
weird exposition, nonexistent rising action, and then a sad denouement
xpands from there. Oh, and oh
yah,
Zuko's a wussie.
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