Dingo Breakfast
A yawn, a leak, and a good look around.
Friday, December 10, 2010
Political Rant a la Senate Crap du Jour
Let me get this straight.
On Monday, Senators should vote in favor of this new tax cut deal because "it's the best we can do right now."
*Ahem*.
REALLY! That's the best you've got? I would love for Republicans to step forward and show the American public what the top 2% of earners in the US have done with the money they have saved with this tax deal in the last 8 years. I would LOVE to see how that money has been spent, how it has benefited this economy and brought more jobs to the table thus far. I want solid, concrete examples of how this money has been used to bring about a more productive economy. I want to know what their plan is to use that money in the next 4 years. I don't want a promise that that is how they will do it, I want it written. It's like handing a college student a winning lottery ticket and then saying, "Oh, you shouldn't cash it in until you promise to finish school first. You promise you'll finish school, right?" Screw you, Mom, you already handed me the ticket!
The fools are the ones who believe that this tax cut deal is in the best interest of everyone involved. Who is going to pay off this debt, knowing the taxes needed to pay it off aren't coming in? In a few years, we're back at square one, backed into a corner, and ten and twenty years down the road, our children are right there all over again.
I am a great supporter of extending unemployment benefits for those who need them the most. But this is really the best you can do, Senators?
THINK BETTER.
WORK BETTER.
WORK HARDER.
THINK TOGETHER AND MOVE FORWARD TO MAKE MONEY WORK FOR THE PEOPLE IN A STRONGER WAY.
How do you take the money of the richest Americans and build jobs for those who need the jobs the most, the 99'ers - guaranteeing them employment? How do you shift and redistribute the unemployment rates without uprooting families? If you're going to guarantee these tax cuts, how do you guarantee that the money they are saving is used in a way that most benefits this economy? What is the plan and why aren't you telling us about it?
On Monday, Senators should vote in favor of this new tax cut deal because "it's the best we can do right now."
*Ahem*.
REALLY! That's the best you've got? I would love for Republicans to step forward and show the American public what the top 2% of earners in the US have done with the money they have saved with this tax deal in the last 8 years. I would LOVE to see how that money has been spent, how it has benefited this economy and brought more jobs to the table thus far. I want solid, concrete examples of how this money has been used to bring about a more productive economy. I want to know what their plan is to use that money in the next 4 years. I don't want a promise that that is how they will do it, I want it written. It's like handing a college student a winning lottery ticket and then saying, "Oh, you shouldn't cash it in until you promise to finish school first. You promise you'll finish school, right?" Screw you, Mom, you already handed me the ticket!
The fools are the ones who believe that this tax cut deal is in the best interest of everyone involved. Who is going to pay off this debt, knowing the taxes needed to pay it off aren't coming in? In a few years, we're back at square one, backed into a corner, and ten and twenty years down the road, our children are right there all over again.
I am a great supporter of extending unemployment benefits for those who need them the most. But this is really the best you can do, Senators?
THINK BETTER.
WORK BETTER.
WORK HARDER.
THINK TOGETHER AND MOVE FORWARD TO MAKE MONEY WORK FOR THE PEOPLE IN A STRONGER WAY.
How do you take the money of the richest Americans and build jobs for those who need the jobs the most, the 99'ers - guaranteeing them employment? How do you shift and redistribute the unemployment rates without uprooting families? If you're going to guarantee these tax cuts, how do you guarantee that the money they are saving is used in a way that most benefits this economy? What is the plan and why aren't you telling us about it?
Labels: jobs, politics, rants, social responsibility
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Facebook User Experience Gone Wild
Sometimes I sit and ponder things a bit too long and then I start to ramble. Does that happen to you, too?
I'm one of the few who haven't made the change to the new Facebook profile and for several good reasons. I know that they're making this valiant attempt to jump into this realm where photos and video are rulers and the era of social sharing is dominated by what we see, not what we talk about, however, I still believe I need to have a say about things (as defined here, in my blog that I'm resurfacing after a year of being silent).
Dearest Facebook, if you're going to bring photos and videos to the forefront of the user experience, then make it better than this garbage. Don't drag me off to another page to view the larger photo. Don't make me go somewhere else to comment on the photo. Find better ways to give me more information about items on the page that are relevant to me. You're giving me this strange paragraph of information below the user's name that tells me some information about them, but really? It looks terrible and like something that was created out of a DOS system in 1990. And thank you for making me take one extra step by having to click on another button to communicate with my friend
. It's been awhile.
Lame.
I'm one of the few who haven't made the change to the new Facebook profile and for several good reasons. I know that they're making this valiant attempt to jump into this realm where photos and video are rulers and the era of social sharing is dominated by what we see, not what we talk about, however, I still believe I need to have a say about things (as defined here, in my blog that I'm resurfacing after a year of being silent).
Dearest Facebook, if you're going to bring photos and videos to the forefront of the user experience, then make it better than this garbage. Don't drag me off to another page to view the larger photo. Don't make me go somewhere else to comment on the photo. Find better ways to give me more information about items on the page that are relevant to me. You're giving me this strange paragraph of information below the user's name that tells me some information about them, but really? It looks terrible and like something that was created out of a DOS system in 1990. And thank you for making me take one extra step by having to click on another button to communicate with my friend
. It's been awhile. Lame.
Labels: Facebook, lame, social media, tip o' the day
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
You slacker.
Meh. So what if I've ignored my blog for two months?
Truthfully, I haven't really found anything entertaining enough to share until I found this. I really want to live next door to the guy; I'd totally feel protected.
Rock.
Oh, and I started a business. Bizz-nasty? That's why I've been busy, psh!
Truthfully, I haven't really found anything entertaining enough to share until I found this. I really want to live next door to the guy; I'd totally feel protected.
Rock.
Oh, and I started a business. Bizz-nasty? That's why I've been busy, psh!
Labels: entrepreneur, state of unemployment, useless blog, websites
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Wanted:
a house with just a few cats and a dog... minus the mess
your forgiveness
you to stop haunting my dreams
more opportunities and less frustration
a vacation that actually feels like a vacation, airplanes, beach, annoying tourists and all
more time in the car, going places with you
motivation to work out
hummingbirds that will eat out of the feeder I put out
ingredients and good recipes for French pastries
to have dinner with my family
a big bouquet of lisianthus
to open a chocolaterie
to stay as still as it can
your forgiveness
you to stop haunting my dreams
more opportunities and less frustration
a vacation that actually feels like a vacation, airplanes, beach, annoying tourists and all
more time in the car, going places with you
motivation to work out
hummingbirds that will eat out of the feeder I put out
ingredients and good recipes for French pastries
to have dinner with my family
a big bouquet of lisianthus
to open a chocolaterie
to stay as still as it can
Labels: useless blog
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Remember
I joined the San Francisco Lyric Chorus this week, excitedly so, since it gives me something to do and they actually think I have some talent (I was offered a solo at my audition, squee!), and I think this may be my favorite piece we perform this season. Check it out:
Remember
Christina Georgina Rossetti. 1830–1894
Remember me when I am gone away,
Gone far away into the silent land;
When you can no more hold me by the hand,
Nor I half turn to go, yet turning stay.
Remember me when no more day by day
You tell me of our future that you plann'd:
Only remember me; you understand
It will be late to counsel then or pray.
Yet if you should forget me for a while
And afterwards remember, do not grieve:
For if the darkness and corruption leave
A vestige of the thoughts that once I had,
Better by far you should forget and smile
Than that you should remember and be sad.
Remember
Christina Georgina Rossetti. 1830–1894
Remember me when I am gone away,
Gone far away into the silent land;
When you can no more hold me by the hand,
Nor I half turn to go, yet turning stay.
Remember me when no more day by day
You tell me of our future that you plann'd:
Only remember me; you understand
It will be late to counsel then or pray.
Yet if you should forget me for a while
And afterwards remember, do not grieve:
For if the darkness and corruption leave
A vestige of the thoughts that once I had,
Better by far you should forget and smile
Than that you should remember and be sad.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Holding on
No matter how much you want to shake things up, you'll still need to acknowledge the limitations that are currently part of your life. It won't always remain like this, even if you can't see a clear path that leads toward your ideal situation. The harder you try to reach your goal now, the farther away it appears. Paradoxically, releasing your grip on the future is your best assurance of getting there on time.
[Tarot.com Aquarius Horoscope]
[Tarot.com Aquarius Horoscope]
Labels: The First Year
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Frustrated
Today, I'm allowing myself to be frustrated and angry and sad. I am getting to a point where I feel so ill equipped to find work, to find an employer who thinks my skills are actually worthwhile and that my aptitude can outshine any serious flaws or holes in my skill set.
I feel like such a fucking sourpuss. Sorry to be such a Debbie Downer. Especially on such a special day. Congratulations, President Barack Obama!
I feel like such a fucking sourpuss. Sorry to be such a Debbie Downer. Especially on such a special day. Congratulations, President Barack Obama!
Labels: 2009, Barack Obama, change, state of unemployment
Monday, January 19, 2009
wrap your arms around me, love
I'm in an interesting place.
Everything around me is kind of floating in time and just... hovering. Where was I? I forgot what I was writing about. It's been a slow and quiet week of just waiting, wondering, questioning, enjoying my time, and spending time with people I am really starting to enjoy. I just feel very wrapped up in love, wrapped up in caring and not really sure how I'm supposed to pick it up and carry it with me.
You know... I am waiting and watching and listening and learning. I have found myself in a comfortable place where I'm fighting to stay - I can feel myself stopping and starting, rejecting it for no apparent reason, and I have to find a way to stop doing that. If I don't, I'm going to end up hurting people who definitely don't deserve being a part of the stupid shit I put myself through. So! This week... I will be at the gym every day (as opposed to the lousy twice a week from the past two weeks). I will find somewhere to volunteer some of my time. I will rewrite my cover letter and resume to match each job I apply for this week.
Eh? How cool is this?
P.S. I love being on unemployment. :-D
Everything around me is kind of floating in time and just... hovering. Where was I? I forgot what I was writing about. It's been a slow and quiet week of just waiting, wondering, questioning, enjoying my time, and spending time with people I am really starting to enjoy. I just feel very wrapped up in love, wrapped up in caring and not really sure how I'm supposed to pick it up and carry it with me.
You know... I am waiting and watching and listening and learning. I have found myself in a comfortable place where I'm fighting to stay - I can feel myself stopping and starting, rejecting it for no apparent reason, and I have to find a way to stop doing that. If I don't, I'm going to end up hurting people who definitely don't deserve being a part of the stupid shit I put myself through. So! This week... I will be at the gym every day (as opposed to the lousy twice a week from the past two weeks). I will find somewhere to volunteer some of my time. I will rewrite my cover letter and resume to match each job I apply for this week.
Eh? How cool is this?
P.S. I love being on unemployment. :-D
Labels: 10:2, 2009, change, friends, jobs, state of unemployment
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Focus
Why? Because it's really what is going to get me some income. I'm lacking it completely. Focus.
I'm supposed to be packing, moving, finding a job, starting a business, working on editing and proofreading a book, marketing a book tour, and still look good doing it. Am I? Not sure. I'm doing a lot better at sitting on the couch waiting for all of it to happen for me. This is bad. Last time I was unemployed, I felt I was actually productive, effectively talking to a lot of people, getting things done, but this time, when things don't happen quickly enough, I just get frustrated and stop. I'm hoping this state of flux will let up a bit when I move all my stuff into storage and just focus on the big stuff, instead. We'll see. I'm already feeling naked without all my clothes available to me.
Oh! Hey! I was contacted by a venture capital group on the east coast who were interested in putting some money into music related ventures. I'm pretty friggin' excited about that. I sent them my exec summary and am waiting to hear back. I'm also prepping my presentation for some big name VC groups... I'll be sending out my packages to them in the next few weeks. Eek.
Did I mention I'm terrified? Don't tell anyone, though, that'll ruin my good name. ;-)
I should go to the gym. That would make me feel better. Ciao for now, I'm out to swim in the pool to make my life more sunshine-y. Or something.
I'm supposed to be packing, moving, finding a job, starting a business, working on editing and proofreading a book, marketing a book tour, and still look good doing it. Am I? Not sure. I'm doing a lot better at sitting on the couch waiting for all of it to happen for me. This is bad. Last time I was unemployed, I felt I was actually productive, effectively talking to a lot of people, getting things done, but this time, when things don't happen quickly enough, I just get frustrated and stop. I'm hoping this state of flux will let up a bit when I move all my stuff into storage and just focus on the big stuff, instead. We'll see. I'm already feeling naked without all my clothes available to me.
Oh! Hey! I was contacted by a venture capital group on the east coast who were interested in putting some money into music related ventures. I'm pretty friggin' excited about that. I sent them my exec summary and am waiting to hear back. I'm also prepping my presentation for some big name VC groups... I'll be sending out my packages to them in the next few weeks. Eek.
Did I mention I'm terrified? Don't tell anyone, though, that'll ruin my good name. ;-)
I should go to the gym. That would make me feel better. Ciao for now, I'm out to swim in the pool to make my life more sunshine-y. Or something.
Labels: 2009, boredom, business, concern, entrepreneur, jobs, lazy, start-ups, state of unemployment, useless blog, working out
Monday, January 12, 2009
R&R leads to employment
At least I'd like to think so.
This weekend was absolutely stunning, the weather was warm and sunny, I spent almost a solid 48 hours out and about and enjoying the beautiful January weather in California. Friday night, I was up in the city to go dancing with some friends - always entertaining to see your friends get trashed and silly.
Saturday, I went for a hike in the morning, worked on cleaning up debris in the backyard of my friend's new house, came home to watch some football and take a nap and then ended up wandering the beaches of Santa Cruz all the way up
to the Half Moon Bay area in order to catch some truly extraordinary shots of the largest full moon of 2009. Sunday included football, breakfast, minigolf, more football, dinner, and some Wii tennis...
My life is rough.
Back to life as I know it now, I'm relaxing with the window wide open, working on my business plan as I prepare for my meeting with SCORE reps next week, applying for jobs, packing and enjoying a Wii break every other hour or so.
This weekend was absolutely stunning, the weather was warm and sunny, I spent almost a solid 48 hours out and about and enjoying the beautiful January weather in California. Friday night, I was up in the city to go dancing with some friends - always entertaining to see your friends get trashed and silly.
Saturday, I went for a hike in the morning, worked on cleaning up debris in the backyard of my friend's new house, came home to watch some football and take a nap and then ended up wandering the beaches of Santa Cruz all the way up
to the Half Moon Bay area in order to catch some truly extraordinary shots of the largest full moon of 2009. Sunday included football, breakfast, minigolf, more football, dinner, and some Wii tennis... 
My life is rough.
Back to life as I know it now, I'm relaxing with the window wide open, working on my business plan as I prepare for my meeting with SCORE reps next week, applying for jobs, packing and enjoying a Wii break every other hour or so.
Labels: beach, jobs, weekend, west coast
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