…I’d like to propose another law that will uphold the respect for the law, and prevent much harm to befall an innocent, law-abiding populace. The police will have the right to enter and investigate any house they suspect of having a party where alcohol is available to people under the age of 21. (“Reasonable suspicion,” of [...]
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Posted on May 17th, 2010 by JM
The world’s most famous living physicist, Stephen Hawking, sounded a bit of a sci-fi warning recently, suggesting that life beyond our solar system is probably likely, and wouldn’t necessarily be friendly to humans if we were to make contact with it. Since when did Hawking become such a paranoid? you might say. Well. Think about it. [...]
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Posted on May 7th, 2010 by JM
This is an extension of an earlier post: What Europeans think of each other. I’m sure this will get as many attacks as that one did. Let me start off by saying that, because the US is a young country, and people move around a lot, and we share a common language, nationality and (federal) legal [...]
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Posted on April 20th, 2010 by JM
I work at a very small company, and a while back I was in charge of handling the customer service emails. For the most part, this is pretty routine, brainless work – perfect for the late afternoon when the sun is roasting me and my mind isn’t working all that well anyway. Most of the emails I [...]
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Posted on February 1st, 2010 by JM
D. is currently living in Copenhagen. She loves the Danes. “They are superior people…they eat lots of fruit.” My generous employer gave us two options for breakfast this morning: apples and danishes. One high-fiber, one low-fiber. One rich in antioxidants, the other clotted with sugary frosting. One that Danes eat, and another only named after [...]
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Posted on April 16th, 2009 by JM
Headed overseas recently for work, and wanted to do the sensible thing and sleep on the plane to avoid jetlag when I landed. At an SFO shop, I saw a “3-in-1″ pack of inflatable neck pillow, earplugs and sleeping eye mask for $7.99. When I paid, the sales clerk was delighted to tell me it [...]
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Posted on March 5th, 2009 by JM
Me and J. Flying back to the US from London. Translating some British rag’s personals. “Curvy.” J. looks at me, rolls her eyes: “Fat.” “Drinks socially.” I correct: “Alcoholic. Wake up in my own sick at least 3x per week.” “Seeking long-term relationship.” J. snickers: “Meaningless fling. I don’t want to see you when I [...]
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Posted on February 12th, 2009 by JM
Me and D. Amsterdam. About 9pm. Headed to a party from Central Station. We board a tram to Overtoom, punch our strippenkaarts, and take a seat. In the seat in front of us are two people. To the left sits a Thai (maybe Malaysian or even Indonesian – I couldn’t say) tranny. Tall, thin, caked [...]
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Posted on February 10th, 2009 by JM
I’ll join the chorus of what is likely hundreds of thousands of bloggers who are commenting on Obama’s inauguration. I didn’t go to the event itself, but at least when I’m old, I’ll be able to say I blogged on it. I’m probably too cynical to be moved to tears by his speech, but I [...]
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Posted on January 20th, 2009 by JM
Let me say at the outset: I think Rick Warren is not a respectable human being. The fact that he has compared homosexuality to pedophilia and incest, and bars gays from entering his church, where he includes an “ex-gay” support group, suggests he is an immoral person. (He wouldn’t be the first evangelical to be [...]
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Posted on December 20th, 2008 by JM
