The first thought to enter people’s minds when you say “hacker” is chain smoking Russians trying to steal your credit card information, or maladjusted teenagers breaking into government systems. The word is shocking, disturbing, and a sexy seller in the media. Fact of the matter is hackers are rule breakers sure, but in the sense … More Day 79 – hug a hacker!
I watched Scott Pilgrim vs. the World last night, and for reasons that don’t necessarily make sense, it helped a lot of what I’m struggling with make sense. The themes in the movie centre around all those stupid hurtful things we do, even when we don’t mean to and we’re just fumbling along in our … More Day 13 – Scott Pilgrim saves my world
“When your mind is stuck, move your body.” In the pan-ultimate of pop culture philosophizing, I’m taking that slogan from an old running shoe commercial as really sound advice. And taking it a step further. There is definitely something to be said for getting out of your head and just moving, especially when you’re stuck. … More When Your Mind is Stuck…
A Hawksley Workman song has been running around in my mind: Your Beauty Must Be Rubbing Off. The theme behind it (or at least the one I’m feeling right now) is the idea what you love and admire in somebody else can foster those traits in you.
pop… orbit! Wow it’s peaceful here, and life is waaaay easier. Not that there’s not still work to do, but it’s like push starting your car:
Valerie Roney 