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Saturday, February 13, 2010
Did You Know (Feb 13)
Did you know that eating a banana can help you do better on tests? They help you stay more alert. Bananas are actually good for you in a ton of ways. Someone on Yahoo is very familiar with their benefits, here is what they said:
Friday, February 12, 2010
did You Know Roman Edition II (Feb 12)
Did you know that Tiberius was the emperor after Augustus? He was not the first choice either, but Augustus' two sons died before he did. Tiberius didn't seem to want to rule either; he spent most of his time outside of Rome. he had a resort at Sperlonga, which had a cave grotto. In the grotto were tons of statues, set up to be admired in the dining room of the cave.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Can she make up her mind?
She's indecisive in a world with the rings a dings
and the blinding light of her LED screen.
That phone attached to her hip
is also attached to her sticky fingers
which type informal English
It's so easy to not know what to say
And it's so hard to be politically correct nowadays.
She sits with her T9 at the ready,
Hoping that her phone will spell out something meaningful.
For her, she's figuring out the world that's literally in the palm of her hand,
But to him it's just a message he'll probably never reply to.
She waits for what seems like generations,
but won't text back for fear of being too needy
like the phones stuffed in the back pocket of every blue jeans dream.
If we live in such a high speed rapid motorola highway,
then why is it so difficult for her to just dial his number?
Because she's afraid of awkward hello's
that slur out of mouths slowly.
As if calling a person is forbidden
and spilling your feelings through speech is unnatural.
And finally after minutes of waiting, a new text message pops up on the screen
only to find out his one worded reply is simply 'hey'.
Just hey.
She's indecisive in a world with the rings a dings
and the blinding light of her LED screen.
That phone attached to her hip
is also attached to her sticky fingers
which type informal English
It's so easy to not know what to say
And it's so hard to be politically correct nowadays.
She sits with her T9 at the ready,
Hoping that her phone will spell out something meaningful.
For her, she's figuring out the world that's literally in the palm of her hand,
But to him it's just a message he'll probably never reply to.
She waits for what seems like generations,
but won't text back for fear of being too needy
like the phones stuffed in the back pocket of every blue jeans dream.
If we live in such a high speed rapid motorola highway,
then why is it so difficult for her to just dial his number?
Because she's afraid of awkward hello's
that slur out of mouths slowly.
As if calling a person is forbidden
and spilling your feelings through speech is unnatural.
And finally after minutes of waiting, a new text message pops up on the screen
only to find out his one worded reply is simply 'hey'.
Just hey.
Just listen please
If there is anyone who inspires me for my poetry and my philosophical thoughts, it is Lauryn Hill. I really wish she'd just come back and DIY her music. Music is getting ridiculous. We need her back.
My pockets are filled with loose nickels and dimes
But I am still scrounging around for change.
It's never enough, I never have enough though my purse is filled with bus transfers
And a pen that wants to write down everything I am thinking but am too afraid to say.
See, I wish that you could see me
In my most desperate moment.
This is the part where I know where I'm going,
But I still feel lost.
I have decided to walk
Because I am poor, but also because I'd like to clear my mind.
I just want you to know that I am taking a step off the curb
And into the street where their eyes are watching me impatiently as I cross.
I have only 10 seconds left, I feel so rushed!
If only time slowed down
And flowed with the music I am listening to that is helping me with my anxiety.
And music is such a beautiful person.
I want to heal the world the way she has for me.
And I think I want to be a singer
Because I can kinda sing,
But with enough practice, I can become great!
And with enough confidence, I can sing better than Beyonce!
All I need is confidence.
To be a singer,
To cross the street,
And to utter these words I've been meaning to tell you for awhile...
I love you.
But I am still scrounging around for change.
It's never enough, I never have enough though my purse is filled with bus transfers
And a pen that wants to write down everything I am thinking but am too afraid to say.
See, I wish that you could see me
In my most desperate moment.
This is the part where I know where I'm going,
But I still feel lost.
I have decided to walk
Because I am poor, but also because I'd like to clear my mind.
I just want you to know that I am taking a step off the curb
And into the street where their eyes are watching me impatiently as I cross.
I have only 10 seconds left, I feel so rushed!
If only time slowed down
And flowed with the music I am listening to that is helping me with my anxiety.
And music is such a beautiful person.
I want to heal the world the way she has for me.
And I think I want to be a singer
Because I can kinda sing,
But with enough practice, I can become great!
And with enough confidence, I can sing better than Beyonce!
All I need is confidence.
To be a singer,
To cross the street,
And to utter these words I've been meaning to tell you for awhile...
I love you.
Monday, February 8, 2010
Did You Know Roman Edition I (Feb 8)
Did you know that Augustus, who ruled Rome after Julius Caesar, wasn't emperor at first? He started out as a military leader. Through some excellent battles, he became Rome's most powerful general. Then he was elected by the Senate as a Tribune, which meant he could convene Senate meetings, veto legislation, and was basically the highest level of the judicial system. Then he was given the honor of Pontifex Maximus, which was the highest level of the priesthood.
So basically, Augustus was given all of his power legally, and he was in charge of the military, the judicial system, and the church. All at one time. This had never happened in Rome before, and, as many of Augustus' successors will prove, it may not have been a great idea.
Still, Augustus did a lot of super cool things for Rome, not the least of which was ending civil war and finishing unfinished projects that Caesar began.