[my universe: blog ] NO TV -day 4

Dear Shiny of all the shiny apples of the universe,

Today is Saturday. Today is day IV of my self imposed NO-TV asylum.  Why should I do that to myself? Have I lost my marbles? What could I possibly accomplish from doing this and isn’t it a bit ironic considering my obsession with cartoons and star trek?

Well, yes in fact I do believe I have lost my marbles. But that  was firmly established pre- tv ban.( checking medication now )

Well during  my convalescence ( round 2 with pneumonia ) I did absolutely nothing but sift through the endless channels of tv like a tacky tourist only interested in eating Mcdonalds and collecting refrigerator magnets. It was a glorious waste of time and I was a glorious waste of space.

and I realized .. I was addicted to TV. TV is a cage. It is my cage.Yes I know its silly . I have unplugged before but this was really really really bad. I think I watched 3 cheer movies in a row. ( how sick is that? and why  are there so many cheer movies in existence? )

That needs to stop .. sick or not.Excuses to no one in the room but me and the TV and the TV , frankly, did not care. But I did. I will not become a potato brain or in filipino – kamote — ( the verb form being kinakamote or something like that). Kinakamote loosely translates to turning into a potato or being so motionless  that a potato..particularly a sweet potato can actually grow on you.

Pathetic.. so pathetic I will not go gently into that good night ( which surely come ) in the form of a potato!Never!

I miss you. Hope things are better on your side of the pond.

[dorky dog: Ali's World- a dog's point of view ] Hello World!

Hello World!

Let me introduce myself. My name is Ali vom Kleiner Hafen. Im a German Shepherd and trained narcotics k9 . I was born in the United States but moved here to the Philippines a couple of years ago.

Living in the Philippines is quite nice. I will have to say things got significantly better after I got used to the weather  and when my human has finally stopped  making me consume  the horrible green shakes she makes for herself she calls the “bat-shake”, which more or less happened about the same time.

[book dork ] THINKING IN PICTURES- Chapter 1: Autism and Visual Thought Dr. Temple Grandin

THINKING IN PICTURES

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Chapter 1: Autism and Visual Thought
Dr. Temple Grandin

I THINK IN PICTURES. Words are like a second language to me. I translate both spoken and written words into full-color movies, complete with sound, which run like a VCR tape in my head. When somebody speaks to me, his words are instantly translated into pictures. Language-based thinkers often find this phenomenon difficult to understand, but in my job as an equipment designer for the livestock industry, visual thinking is a tremendous advantage.

Visual thinking has enabled me to build entire systems in my imagination. During my career I have designed all kinds of equipment, ranging from corrals for handling cattle on ranches to systems for handling cattle and hogs during veterinary procedures and slaughter. I have worked for many major livestock companies. In fact, one third of the cattle and hogs in the United States are handled in equipment I have designed. Some of the people I’ve worked for don’t even know that their systems were designed by someone with autism. I value my ability to think visually, and I would never want to lose it.

[dorky dog] Pack of Lies : New York Times article on Cesar Millan

WITH a compelling personal story as the illegal immigrant made good because of his uncanny ability to understand dogs, Cesar Millan has taken the world of canine behavior — or rather misbehavior — by storm. He has the top-rated program, “Dog Whisperer,” on the National Geographic Channel, a best-selling book and a devoted following, and he has been the subject of several glowing magazine articles. He is even preparing to release his own “Illusion” collar and leash set, named for his wife and designed to better allow people to walk their dogs the “Cesar way” — at close heel, under strict control.

[book dork] How do I love thee ? By Elizabeth Barret Browning

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I read this poem in the 3rd grade soon after reading Romeo and Juliet. Unlike most girls that age or even older than that ,I sort of thought Romeo and Juliet were both kind of stupid and actually deserved to die. ( Yes .. I was a very cynical 3rd grader , but getting picked on didnt bring  the rainbows and sparkles out of me ) After reading this, it restored my faith in humanity and love in general. So I decided to share it just in case there is another cynical 3rd grader out there who doesnt have a copy of this poem  in her school library.

Just for those who dont know Elizabeth Barret Browning and her husband Robert Browning  have one of the most famous courtships in literature.God knows literary geeks would try to out -do each other when in the poetry department. I suggest EVERYONE who can even spell the word love to read some of their exchanges. It will put things in proper perspective.

Below is my most loved poem of .. love

Cheers and may the “ paws” be with you

Nudork

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