December 2010
Never forget that only dead fish swim with the stream. -Malcolm Muggeridge
Until we shift up. RT @tom_peters: You might not like hierarchy (I've railed about its excesses for years), but without it we are doomed.
I had not realized I was running an Aphex Twin deficiency. Feel much better now.
@NurtureGirl I don't think you can have too much NYC black. But bring an umbrella. Tis raining today.
@umairh but in the long view - will Warhol survive? The price of Warhol is paid in the zeitgeist currency of the ego. An ego ponzi scheme.
@NurtureGirl tights are your friend (even under pants!) Bring good coat, scarf and gloves.
@musingvirtual I heard it was cold there!
Brooklyn Afternoon
Brooklyn snitzel with @garrygolden!! Talking bout the future!
@avantgame congrat
Charming SoHo bartender give me shot of whiskey with my cappuccino.
West Coast, my pacific love, my neighborhoods of neon sparkles, my mountains of rock, my city of dreams I return to you.
I leave NYC w/ thoughts on cities, systems, hives and interdependence. I need to ponder this blood.
I love Franklin's Tower/Slipnot because it reminds me of the Legend of Zelda. And other things...
I think the guys three rows up are watching the game and doing shots! On an airplane! (There are three of them hanging out in the aisle!)
*waves at Des Moines*
Things are getting a little out of hand with these guys. Altercation seems inevitable. Hope we don't have to emergency land.
@shoghon Once someone went into epileptic convulsions on my flight (back from SXSW). Same row but across the aisle.Was FREAKY!!
Home sweet Home
The crashing of waves in the background of a voicemail. Bliss.
Is collaboration too much to ask for? Yes. Yes it seems to be for us under-evolved egotistical humans.
@clayforsberg that is a nice way of thinking about it. I'm gonna borrow your re-frame.
My superfine mind has come undone. When the demon is at my door, I invite him for tea. Not what a major dude would tell me. #dadaDAN
My favorite #FF is @robtow, Silicon Ronin, haiku master.
I need to sign up for over-committers anonymous. I'm quadruple booked this weekend. *sigh*
@DanPatterson Listened to Kraftwerk & Jean Miche Jarre
I have to choose between social and homework tonight... Another cozy Saturday night in. But Santacon is going to be great!
Having a once in a lifetime moment.
@janewiedlin you must have stumbled upon Santacon (in SF?). You can join LA's on Saturday if you are in town.
@lizriz I'm impressed. Keep going.
@lizriz congrats!
Causal Layer Analysis of the Financial Crisis = it's a religious war. #apocalypse
RT @zerohedge: Rumor Fed to outbid Google for Groupon; will need discount service to sell Treasurys at 90% off
@jenjarratt **inner introvert fist bump**
Looking for an article to rip to shreds... what's controversial right now?
@berkun :)
@SirenSaysBlog link?
@SirenSaysBlog ok.
@mktgdouchebag It's they Hype curve!
@twistedcat you should come! This is up with the Tar Pits year.
@twistedcat up to you. Will 400 Santa's wear you out or energize you?
RT @umairh: don't set the bar slightly higher than the next guy. raise it (way) higher than is thought possible. then fail your way there.
There's nothing I can tweet that will come close to the awesomeness planned for Saturday. You just have to trust, experience.
And hopefully I won't get arrested.
@emillyorr :) I do too.
Really glad I finished my last paper before I opened my email this morning. Santaexplosion!
This Santa just got a new dress and a couple blowup dolls. #lasantacon
@pinkyracr or Ho ho ho!
@Urbanverse @jenjarratt sorry I'm later to #futrchat. Looks good!
@Urbanverse :)
Q4: What can't robots do? Channel Jesus? #futrchat. What is the role of robots for enlightenment? ;)
Q4: robots and cacophony? Can robots add chaos to a system? #futrchat
@Cekent You just blew my mind! Nice!
.@Cekent Actually I think AI can help with enlightenment. And robots can be part of that. #futrchat
@Urbanverse Agreed! re: growing fruits n veggies
Tuttle - Brazil like home repairmen Q5: What jobs/work might we be doing, how & what work are we _not_doing? #futrchat
RT @umairh: simply: the rich get rich because you keep buying their stuff. if you want to turn society around, STOP BUYING IT.
Santa Ana winds in Los Angeles tonight. My favorite.
The complete and utter calm before Cacophony.
@pinkyracr unfortunately I will be with the red tide today. :)
Red tide today! Follow along w/ @lasanta. Ho hoho!
Fuck yeah. Dreams come true. That is all. #lasantacon
Seems ridiculous to put the air conditioning on today, but I just did.
I'll say it again. Cacophony is like an abusive boyfriend I keep going back to... I'm never gonna learn.
@frankspencer Don't worry Frank. I'll have some futures recruiting photos up soon! ;)
And now, I return to the, "I don't know my future after this weekend" life. Meaning, I can make it what I want. #dreamlife
More Santa Ana winds. Blow desert blow.
Oh man, seeing people's accounts getting hacked...
Tarkovsky's Solaris is playing @newbeverly tonight. Saw it on big screen for first time. Amazing film making, scifi philosophy.
Today, I am relaxing for the first time since August. I'm gonna take me the day spa. day spa. day spa!
@pegorama Yes!
Productivity today was zero. Relaxation was 100!
2 hours of shiatsu reflexology pain followed by two margaritas.
@traviskoplow at least twice a year! How are the hotel phone?
Mindmapping my 2011 goals...
There's nothing I love better than a knock down drag out argument about proof, evidence and truth before 9am.
@traviskoplow when are you back? are you back now?
. @Jason I want Stewart Brand (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steward_Brand) of @longnow to judge. You need a futurist on your @LAUNCH panel.
Nice article about Shepard Fairey by an old pal of mine: http://bit.ly/i16kFU
I love the Russian gangsters in my hood.
@wwjimd we should get our hoods together!
SciFi Writing session is Hard! Been years since I've done short fiction. My chops need sharpening.
I really love the opening scene of The Holy Mountain.
Tonight: Tripping w/ the Holy Mountain & Tim Power's Last Call. Tomorrow: Desert air, dog travels & Las Vegas w/ a red side of offroad dust.
You know what irritates me more than everything - thinking that YOUR right/correct is THE RIGHT. Its not. Its merely your worldview.
Rain in the desert. Quenched lips. The sound of water on rock. Moisture on bare skin.
I am the cutest Santa ever. Just saying. #lasvegas
Santa needs a drink. http://yfrog.com/gzbx6lj
Santa is not in charge. http://yfrog.com/h0262jj
Sweet home las vegas.
Tonight: Channeling Tim Powers and Jodorosky's (wet) Verdant Fields.
Las Vegas IS full of ghosts. #lastcall
The Open Road. Pure Bliss http://yfrog.com/h3dsmsj
Rocks rock http://yfrog.com/h5mevj
@piratess Ho Ho Back atcha! Love the ladies I meet in the loo!
Impromptu trip back out to the desert this afternoon to see lunar eclipse sans-rain. Come along!
I see you full moon. The desert provides. Suck it LA storm system.
A partial eclipsed moon. http://yfrog.com/hsekxrj
So dark. So cold. The wind blows. Blows.
Double rainbow alert LA. (Do I see a triple rainbow?)
Holy shit. This is the strongest most vibrant rainbow I've experienced. Not CGI. Look outside hollywood.
Hollywood double rainbow. (Yes on the hollywood sign) http://yfrog.com/hsbe3tmj
Rainbows end: hollywwodland. http://yfrog.com/h8vlsgj
Dear Twitter. My writing habits thank you for my absence.
@therefore do you want one of my "tryless" stickers? (Cause some people try too hard) if yes DM me a mailing addy.
24 hour read of pk dick's man in high castle. Perplexing. Good for own writing inspiration.
The castle of crossed destinies is also the man in the high tower. And I have here my handy oblique strategies, vertical oracle & memories.
No that is not the pitter pattering of hooves on the roof. Tis raining again.
Nursing the boyf's 100+ fever with homemade chicken soup and bad comedies. +10 domestic goddess.
Also haven't touched computer all weekend.
Just some light Holiday reading like Heidegger and Wilber.
Nothing here to look at. Just move along...
@DieMcClane2 Why hello there!
@Viss but it has such nice heft! hehe
Some progress was made on the SciFi tonight. It's novel material for short story size.
@DieMcClane2 Heya back!
@dcwilson303 indeed I was! Apparently you were there too!
A perfect day to study quantum mechanics. And write.
If you're interested in the future, join the @LongNow Foundation. I'm member #379, which # will you be? http://bit.ly/g1EWDL
@seandaken Sounds awesome! Congrats!
So, NYE in Slab City? Anyone have details?
Gak! I've officially read too much philosophy. Vacation needs to be over. Or change reading material. Or start working again... or, or, or
@CoCreatr :). Past 2 weeks have been a luxury with <1 hr/internet/day & <3 hrs/computer/day. Offline time win! Will hit hard nxt week!
... "when lava flows underwater, it behaves differently." .... #sampledlyrics
Good advice for the last day of the year (and every day) http://bit.ly/gpHCDx