bullshit My officemate has lent me a book attractively titled "On Bullshit." It's a very slim volume, all of 67 pages, in the size of a mini-notebook which makes the P819 price tag rather steep. Having browsed through the pages, I think it's a "bookshit." Except that the author is purportedly a "renowned moral philosopher and Professor of Philosophy Emeritus" at Princeton University. ... Continue Reading...
A book for the wanderlust in you
1000places Originally uploaded by annalyn. If I had my way, I'd give this book to all my "wandering" friends this Christmas. But for now, the honor goes to my editor Art, a real kewl guy who is one of the easiest persons to deal with on the planet. What better gift to give to someone who hauled me off to Japan and who hauls himself to HK/other countries every so often that you'd think these were provinces of the Philippines? At the risk of salivating, I only browsed through several pages in the book - mainly to see if some of the places I've been to ... Continue Reading...
Bloggerisms, anyone?
In response to an invitation I posed in my previous post, my blog friends wasted no time in contributing their own "invented" words. You guessed it, it's all about blogs!From Polo :Cyberbloggeriaadicta - an affliction of those who can't stay away from blogsBloggerianervosa - is what attacks a blogger when his/her blog goes offlineTito Rolly:bloggerable - a story that has potential of being blogged aboutbloggerisms - original phrases or philosophies found in someone's blogKarla:multiblogger disorder - someone who has different blog personalities ( a blogging ... Continue Reading...
Inventing words a la Mr. Webster
What's in a word? As the ultimate writers' tool, I like the fact that I can play with it, twist it and choose it to reflect my own mood and personality. Here are some I invented just for fun, as they relate to my experiences. Your contributions are most welcome.blogger's block - n. a derivative of the writer's block mental blockcharacterized by going off the blogosphere for a long period of time or staring at the computer for hours while not being able to post anything of note after a session.Usage:Friend: Ajay, you have not updated this site in a week.Me: Para a week ... Continue Reading...
A deeply moving book
wildswansOriginally uploaded by annalyn. Two days of being sick led to something good: I was able to finish Wild Swans while wrapped in a blanket, in bed. I had meant to finish the book, which is all of 700 pages, before the year ends. But then again, I am ten years behind since my notation on the jacket said I bought the book in the U.K. in 1994 yet.Anyway, time is of no object when you read a classic and Wild Swans is up there on the list of my greatest non-fiction reads.I decided to pull it out of the shelves because of all the hype about China these days. It seems ... Continue Reading...
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