How awesome is my son? This awesome. When we were discussing podcasts (as we do) I happen to mention the recent The Incomparable, he mentioned he owned the TPB. So not only was he a kind and gracious host, providing rides to and from the Denver airport, and well as great restaurant choices, he provided reading material for the flight home.
New Order - “Temptation” (Live; BBC; 1984)
Which is not to say that Barney was above getting kinda coked-up in weird-ass Pride Day shorts as Hooky stirred the pot up in the double-digit frets while rockin’ a creepy wife-beater.
Go ahead: explain the 80s.
I’ll be here. Take your time.
I can’t hear this song without picturing a homeless-looking man in a black knit cap dancing and flailing his arms.
Say Hello to the 100 Trillion Bacteria That Make Up Your Microbiome - NYTimes.com
Pollan is still an ass in many respects, but this is a pretty interesting read.
tj:
Vulcan Council President: You have surpassed the expectations of your instructors. Your final record is flawless, with one exception: I see that you have applied to Starfleet as well.
Spock: It was logical to cultivate multiple options.
Vulcan Council President: Logical, but unnecessary. You are hereby accepted to the Vulcan Science Academy. It is truly remarkable, Spock, that you have achieved so much despite your disadvantage. All rise.
Spock: If you would clarify, Minister: to what disadvantage are you referring?
Vulcan Council President: Your human mother
Spock: Council… Ministers, I must decline.
Vulcan Council President: No Vulcan has ever declined admission to this academy!
Spock: Then as I am half-human, your record remains untarnished.
Sarek: Spock, you have made a commitment to honor the Vulcan way.
Vulcan Council President: Why did you come before this council today? Was it to satisfy your emotional need to rebel?
Spock: The only emotion I wish to convey is gratitude. Thank you, Ministers, for your consideration. Live long and prosper.“It’s unnerving how he can insult you without even saying the words, but you know you’ve been insulted.” — The Boy, on Spock in this scene.
So great.
