I’ve never really learned how to live, and I’ve discovered too late that life is for living – Lord Reith
Quote of the Day – February 9, 2009 February 9, 2009
You know what charm is: a way of getting the answer ‘yes’ without having asked any clear question – Albert Camus
Quote of the Day – January 30, 2009 January 31, 2009
The trouble with life isn’t that there is no answer, it’s that there are so many answers – Ruth Benedict
Quote of the Day – January 23, 2008 January 22, 2009
There is love of course. And then there is life, it’s enemy – Jean Anouilh
Great Skin Foods November 3, 2008
Here are some foods that are great for keeping your skin looking young and beautiful and just good for you overall!!
1. Strawberries
2. citrus fruits
3. red peppers
4. broccoli
5. almonds
6. lettuce
7. spinach
8. cauliflower
9. fortified cereals
10.foods rich in iron and zinc
11. omega 3 fatty acids (found in fish)
12. walnuts
Poem at the Freer Gallery November 3, 2008
I saw this poem written on a painting at the Freer Gallery at Washington D.C.
I really liked it, and wanted to share it. The title is: Waking up is hard to do
You see, I want a lot.
Perhaps I want everything
the darkness that comes with every infinite fall
and the shivering blaze of every step up.
So many live on and want nothing
and are raised to the rank of prince
by the slippery ease of their light judgments.
But what you love to see are faces
that do work and feel thirst.
You love most of all those who need you
as they need a crowbar or a hoe.
You have not grown old, and it is not too late
to drive into your increasing depths
where life calmly gives out its own secret.
Written by: Rainer Maria Rilke
List of Barbies That Would be Funny to See April 16, 2008
Birkenstock Barbie: Finally, a Barbie doll with horizontal feet and comfortable sandals. Made from recyclable materials.
Bite-the-bullet Barbie: An anthropologist Barbie with pith helmet, camera, detachable limbs, fake blood, and the ability to perform surgery on herself in the Outback.
Blue Collar Barbie: Comes with overalls, protective goggles, luch pail, UAW Membership, pamphlet on union-organizing and pay scales for women as compared to men. Waitressing outfits and cashier’s aprons may be purchased separately for Barbies who are holding down second jobs in order to make ends meet.
Our Barbie Ourselves: Anatomically correct Barbie, both inside and out, comes with spreadable legs, her own speculum, magnifying glass, and detailed diagrams of female anatomy so that little girls can learn about their bodies in a friendly, non-threatening way. Also included: tiny Kotex, booklets on sexual responsibility. Accessories such as contraceptives, sex toys, expanding uterus with fetus at various stages of development, and breastpump are all optional, underscoring that each young woman has the right to chose what she does with her own Barbie.
Rebbe Barbie: So why not? Women rabbis are on the cutting edge in Judaism. Rebbe Barbie comes with a tiny satin yarmulke, prayer shawl, teffilin, silver kaddish cup, and Torah scrolls. Optional: tiny mezzuzah for doorway of Barbie Townhouse.
Transgender Barbie: Formerly known as G.I. Joe
Robotic Barbie: Hey, kids, experiment with an autonomous two-legged walking machine! After falling over, she says “Control theory is hard. Damn these spike heels away!”
Melrose Place Barbie: Comes complete with her Barbie Dream Apartment, where Skipper and the rest of the gang live rent-free. Other accessories include a bottle of vodka, silk sheets, and an arrest warrant.
Dr. Barbie, Medicine Woman: This helpful doll offers other homesteaders imporant tipcs like what conditioner to use out on the Plains and how to take care of their nails while shoeing a horse.
America’s Most Wanted Barbie: She’s on the run after 30 years of crime against feminism.
Oprah Barbie: Push a button on her back and this Barbie actially speaks! Hold your very own talk show with topics like how tough math class is, Ballerina Barbie’s struggle with bulimia and Ken’s who wear Barbie’s clothes.
My So-Called Barbie: She faces the same troubling issues as regular teens who don’t have huge wardrobes, perfect bods, pools, and ponies.
Murder, Barbie Wrote: Whenever this elder stateswoman of the Barbie set (she’s 27!) arrives in the playhouse, all the other dolls mysteriously dissapear.
This is one that I would personally like to see: A Barbie that is in college, wearing sensible clothes, that is anatomically correct and she hangs out with all the other dolls, no matter what their status. A Barbie that is well-rounded and has a great personality and decides to become whatever she wants to be. Whether is be a lawyer, surgeon, psychologist, etc.
Damn Interesting April 15, 2008
About DamnInteresting.com
Welcome to our collection of damn interesting things. Damn Interesting was founded, designed, and developed by Alan Bellows in September of 2005. Though we occasionally post bits which could be described as “news,” our primary aim is to collect and dispense damn interesting facts and ideas, whether they appeared in the past, the present, or the (anticipated) future. New articles appear twice(ish) a week, though we’re aiming to increase that a bit.
You can even suggest a story, and there are links to books and DVD’s related to the stories.
Enjoy!
Hello world! April 10, 2008
Thanks for visiting my page!! It’s brand new, but soon I’ll have plenty of goodies for you. Quotes, buddhist teachings, diet info (how to eat healthy and feel great!) and plenty of talk about vegetarianism, helping the planet and fun stuff like links to great fashions, stuff to do around Washington, D.C. and plenty of interesting articles!
Enjoy 
