Entries from May 2008

May 15, 2008

Pondering: North America’s enthnocentric outfit

So, if Canada is America’s Hat* (which we all know is true) then what is Mexico?
America’s Shoes, in keeping with the accessories theme?
Or  America’s Pants?
Although it’s pretty warm down there.  Maybe we don’t actually need pants.
Discuss amongst yourselves.
 
*As an aside, whenever someone says this, I always picture a colorful map of North America that hung on the wall [...]

May 6, 2008

Don’t stand so close to me

I have a new addiction.  I don’t think anyone here is surprised.  I seem to have a highly addictive personality.  It’s actually shocking that I haven’t taken up cocaine yet.
No, my addictions seem to revolve around other orifices.  Namely, mouth and ears. And I don’t think you can ingest cocaine via the mouth or ears.  (Am I [...]