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A Thought For Today A THOUGHT FOR TODAY
Go placidly amid the noise and the haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even to the dull and the ignorant, they too have their story. Avoid loud and aggressive persons, they are vexations to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain or bitter; for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself. Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Keep interested in your own career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs, for the world is full of trickery. But let not this blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals, and everywhere life is full of heroism. Be yourself. Especially do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love; for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment it is as perennial as the grass. Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness. Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.
Therefore, be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be. And whatever your labors and aspirations in the noisy confusion of life, keep peace in your soul. With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams; it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful.
Strive to be happy.
This post was deleted for the following reason: Wow. Just wow. -- mathowie
Wow.
posted by rossination at 1:53 AM on July 1, 2007
posted by rossination at 1:53 AM on July 1, 2007
You've got to be kidding. What part of the following message on the posting page did you not understand?:
Note: You read the guidelines, right? Because linking to your own site or a project you worked on in this space will result in a deletion and your account will be banned. Post it to MetaFilter Projects to announce your work instead, which was designed especially for this purpose.
posted by amyms at 1:55 AM on July 1, 2007
Note: You read the guidelines, right? Because linking to your own site or a project you worked on in this space will result in a deletion and your account will be banned. Post it to MetaFilter Projects to announce your work instead, which was designed especially for this purpose.
posted by amyms at 1:55 AM on July 1, 2007
Hi! I am bored tonight. I am 25 y.o. girl that would like to sell you amazing stock—600% return on pre-approved loan! viagra?
posted by chrominance at 1:55 AM on July 1, 2007
posted by chrominance at 1:55 AM on July 1, 2007
I believe that's spelled "V14GR4".
posted by lazaruslong at 1:56 AM on July 1, 2007
posted by lazaruslong at 1:56 AM on July 1, 2007
I'd like to take this opportunity to say GOOD MORNING MATTACORTECAMYN and please go check out my MeFi music challenge song, I wrote it 'specially for YOUUU.
posted by lazaruslong at 1:58 AM on July 1, 2007
posted by lazaruslong at 1:58 AM on July 1, 2007
buy a textad or give me my front page space back!
(did anyone find it ironic that he lists his email as "Sal at ibelievecollectibles dot com" to avoid spam?)
posted by Dillonlikescookies at 1:59 AM on July 1, 2007
(did anyone find it ironic that he lists his email as "Sal at ibelievecollectibles dot com" to avoid spam?)
posted by Dillonlikescookies at 1:59 AM on July 1, 2007
As an aside, this is the first time I've ever flagged a post, so I'm feeling pretty perky!
posted by amyms at 2:00 AM on July 1, 2007
posted by amyms at 2:00 AM on July 1, 2007
SERENITY PRAYER
God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; the courage to change the things I can; and the wisdom to hide the bodies of those asshats who really piss me off.
posted by RavinDave at 2:00 AM on July 1, 2007
God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; the courage to change the things I can; and the wisdom to hide the bodies of those asshats who really piss me off.
posted by RavinDave at 2:00 AM on July 1, 2007
That's how all emails are listed on Metafilter profiles, Dillon.
posted by amyms at 2:01 AM on July 1, 2007
posted by amyms at 2:01 AM on July 1, 2007
A THOUGHT FOR TODAY
I will read the guidelines before making an asshat out of myself
I will read the guidelines before making an asshat out of myself
I will read the guidelines before making an asshat out of myself
I will read the guidelines before making an asshat out of myself
posted by lazaruslong at 2:02 AM on July 1, 2007 [1 favorite]
I will read the guidelines before making an asshat out of myself
I will read the guidelines before making an asshat out of myself
I will read the guidelines before making an asshat out of myself
I will read the guidelines before making an asshat out of myself
posted by lazaruslong at 2:02 AM on July 1, 2007 [1 favorite]
and the wisdom to hide the bodies of those asshats who really piss me off
What really offends me are the self-linkers, like this one, who are too stupid (or maybe too arrogant?) to even try to hide the fact that they're self-linking. Aaaarggggh!...
So which is it, believe? Are you stupid or arrogant?
posted by amyms at 2:04 AM on July 1, 2007
What really offends me are the self-linkers, like this one, who are too stupid (or maybe too arrogant?) to even try to hide the fact that they're self-linking. Aaaarggggh!...
So which is it, believe? Are you stupid or arrogant?
posted by amyms at 2:04 AM on July 1, 2007
I think he doesn't care one way or the other what we think of him, as long as he gets at least one person to visit his site.
posted by watsondog at 2:07 AM on July 1, 2007
posted by watsondog at 2:07 AM on July 1, 2007
I told you guys not to leave the key under the door-mat. There's a fake rock just off to the left. Leave it there.
posted by meech at 2:08 AM on July 1, 2007
posted by meech at 2:08 AM on July 1, 2007
Desiderata is protected by copyright. Presumably this post breaches it.
posted by nthdegx at 2:08 AM on July 1, 2007
posted by nthdegx at 2:08 AM on July 1, 2007
oops. Sorry. I meant to leave a useless comment but I was even more useless than usual.
posted by Justinian at 2:10 AM on July 1, 2007
posted by Justinian at 2:10 AM on July 1, 2007
Just think of all the fun we could've had with the <img> tag.
*sigh*
posted by lekvar at 2:11 AM on July 1, 2007
*sigh*
posted by lekvar at 2:11 AM on July 1, 2007
nthdegx Desiderata is protected by copyright.
Maybe, maybe not.
posted by RavinDave at 2:13 AM on July 1, 2007
Maybe, maybe not.
posted by RavinDave at 2:13 AM on July 1, 2007
Well let's get this over with right now:
(You are a fluke of the universe.
You have no right to be here.
Deteriorata, Deteriorata)
Go placidly amidst the noise and waste, and remember what comfort there may be in owning a piece thereof. Avoid quiet and passive persons, unless you are in need of sleep. Rotate your tires. Speak glowingly of those greater than yourself; and heed well their advice, even though they be turkeys. Know what to kiss - and when. Consider that two wrongs never make a right, but that three do. Wherever possible, put people on hold. Be comforted, that in the face of all irridity and disillusionment, and despite the changing fortunes of time, there is always a big future in computer maintenance.
(You are a fluke of the universe.
You have no right to be here.
Whether you can hear it or not,
The universe is laughing behind your back.)
Remember the Pueblo. Strive at all times to bend, fold, spindle, and mutilate. Know yourself. If you need help, call the FBI. Exercise caution in your daily affairs, especially with those persons closest to you... That lemon on your left, for instance. Be assured that a walk through the seas of most souls would scarcely get your feet wet. Fall not in love, therefore, it will stick to your face. Gracefully surrender the things of youth: the birds, clean air, tuna, Taiwan - and let not the sands of time get in your lunch. Hire people with hooks. For a good time, call 606-4311, ask for Ken. Take heart in the deepening gloom that your dog is finally getting enough cheese. And reflect that whatever misfortune may be your lot, it could only be worse in Milwaukee.
(You are a fluke of the universe.
You have no right to be here.
Whether you can hear it or not,
The universe is laughing behind your back.)
Therefore, make peace with your god, whatever you perceive him to be: hairy thunderer or cosmic muffin. With all its hopes, dreams, promises, and urban renewal, the world continues to deteriorate. GIVE UP!
(You are a fluke of the universe.
You have no right to be here.
Whether you can hear it or not,
The universe is laughing behind your back.)
posted by sourwookie at 2:18 AM on July 1, 2007 [3 favorites]
(You are a fluke of the universe.
You have no right to be here.
Deteriorata, Deteriorata)
Go placidly amidst the noise and waste, and remember what comfort there may be in owning a piece thereof. Avoid quiet and passive persons, unless you are in need of sleep. Rotate your tires. Speak glowingly of those greater than yourself; and heed well their advice, even though they be turkeys. Know what to kiss - and when. Consider that two wrongs never make a right, but that three do. Wherever possible, put people on hold. Be comforted, that in the face of all irridity and disillusionment, and despite the changing fortunes of time, there is always a big future in computer maintenance.
(You are a fluke of the universe.
You have no right to be here.
Whether you can hear it or not,
The universe is laughing behind your back.)
Remember the Pueblo. Strive at all times to bend, fold, spindle, and mutilate. Know yourself. If you need help, call the FBI. Exercise caution in your daily affairs, especially with those persons closest to you... That lemon on your left, for instance. Be assured that a walk through the seas of most souls would scarcely get your feet wet. Fall not in love, therefore, it will stick to your face. Gracefully surrender the things of youth: the birds, clean air, tuna, Taiwan - and let not the sands of time get in your lunch. Hire people with hooks. For a good time, call 606-4311, ask for Ken. Take heart in the deepening gloom that your dog is finally getting enough cheese. And reflect that whatever misfortune may be your lot, it could only be worse in Milwaukee.
(You are a fluke of the universe.
You have no right to be here.
Whether you can hear it or not,
The universe is laughing behind your back.)
Therefore, make peace with your god, whatever you perceive him to be: hairy thunderer or cosmic muffin. With all its hopes, dreams, promises, and urban renewal, the world continues to deteriorate. GIVE UP!
(You are a fluke of the universe.
You have no right to be here.
Whether you can hear it or not,
The universe is laughing behind your back.)
posted by sourwookie at 2:18 AM on July 1, 2007 [3 favorites]
Deteriorata
Go placidly amid the noise and waste,
and remember what comfort there may be in owning a piece thereof.
Avoid quiet and passive persons, unless you are in need of sleep.
Rotate your tires.
Speak glowingly of those greater than yourself
and heed well their advice, even though they be turkeys.
Know what to kiss... and when.
Consider that two wrongs never make a right... but that three do.
Wherever possible, put people on hold.
Be comforted that in the face of all erridity and disallusionment,
and despite the changing fortunes of time,
there is always a big future in computer maintainance.
Remember the Pueblo.
Strive at all times to bend, fold, spindle, and mutilate.
Know yourself. If you need help, call the FBI.
Exercise caution in your daily affairs,
especially with those persons closest to you...
that lemon on your left, for instance.
Be assured that a walk through the ocean of most souls
would scarcely get your feet wet.
Fall not in love, therefore; it will stick to your face.
Gracefully surrender the things of youth,
birds, clean air, tuna, Taiwan,
and let not the sands of time get in your lunch.
Hire people with hooks.
For a good time call 606-4311. Ask for Ken.
Take heart amid the deepening gloom
that your dog is finally getting enough cheese,
and reflect that whatever misfortune may be your lot,
it could only be worse in Milwaukee.
You are a fluke of the Universe.
You have no right to be here,
and weather you can hear it or not,
the Universe is laughing behind your back.
Therefore, make peace with your god,
whatever you conceive him to be:
hairy thunderer or cosmic muffin.
With all its hopes, dreams, promises, and urban renewal,
the world continues to deteriorate.
Give up
-written by Tony Hendra
posted by doctor_negative at 2:19 AM on July 1, 2007 [2 favorites]
Go placidly amid the noise and waste,
and remember what comfort there may be in owning a piece thereof.
Avoid quiet and passive persons, unless you are in need of sleep.
Rotate your tires.
Speak glowingly of those greater than yourself
and heed well their advice, even though they be turkeys.
Know what to kiss... and when.
Consider that two wrongs never make a right... but that three do.
Wherever possible, put people on hold.
Be comforted that in the face of all erridity and disallusionment,
and despite the changing fortunes of time,
there is always a big future in computer maintainance.
Remember the Pueblo.
Strive at all times to bend, fold, spindle, and mutilate.
Know yourself. If you need help, call the FBI.
Exercise caution in your daily affairs,
especially with those persons closest to you...
that lemon on your left, for instance.
Be assured that a walk through the ocean of most souls
would scarcely get your feet wet.
Fall not in love, therefore; it will stick to your face.
Gracefully surrender the things of youth,
birds, clean air, tuna, Taiwan,
and let not the sands of time get in your lunch.
Hire people with hooks.
For a good time call 606-4311. Ask for Ken.
Take heart amid the deepening gloom
that your dog is finally getting enough cheese,
and reflect that whatever misfortune may be your lot,
it could only be worse in Milwaukee.
You are a fluke of the Universe.
You have no right to be here,
and weather you can hear it or not,
the Universe is laughing behind your back.
Therefore, make peace with your god,
whatever you conceive him to be:
hairy thunderer or cosmic muffin.
With all its hopes, dreams, promises, and urban renewal,
the world continues to deteriorate.
Give up
-written by Tony Hendra
posted by doctor_negative at 2:19 AM on July 1, 2007 [2 favorites]
great minds think alike sourwookie :)
posted by doctor_negative at 2:20 AM on July 1, 2007
posted by doctor_negative at 2:20 AM on July 1, 2007
Now where's that Treaty of westphalia? I know I've got it around here somewhere...
posted by Meatbomb at 2:25 AM on July 1, 2007
posted by Meatbomb at 2:25 AM on July 1, 2007
But I want fairies, dragons, and unicorns with my cereal!
posted by spacelux at 2:26 AM on July 1, 2007
posted by spacelux at 2:26 AM on July 1, 2007
I believe.
I really do.
I believe ol' Sal (aka "believe") is gonna ride right outta MetaFilter. On a unicorn.
posted by flapjax at midnite at 2:32 AM on July 1, 2007
I really do.
I believe ol' Sal (aka "believe") is gonna ride right outta MetaFilter. On a unicorn.
posted by flapjax at midnite at 2:32 AM on July 1, 2007
Westphalia ist eine landwirtschaftlich geprägte Gemeinde im Osage County im Bundesstaat Missouri in den USA.
Westphalia befindet sich in den nördlichen Höhen der Ozark Mountains. Der Ort liegt 15 Meilen von Jefferson City entfernt im Osage County.
1835 wurde der Ort von einer Gruppe Deutscher Einwander aus Paderborn und Oelde gegründet. Dr. Bernhard Bruns und seine Brüder hatten hier als erste Farmen in Maries Valley aufgebaut und den neuen Ort zunächst New Westphalia genannt. Später wurde der Ort umbenannt. 1848 wurde die St. Joseph Kirche errichtet.
posted by Meatbomb at 2:32 AM on July 1, 2007
Westphalia befindet sich in den nördlichen Höhen der Ozark Mountains. Der Ort liegt 15 Meilen von Jefferson City entfernt im Osage County.
1835 wurde der Ort von einer Gruppe Deutscher Einwander aus Paderborn und Oelde gegründet. Dr. Bernhard Bruns und seine Brüder hatten hier als erste Farmen in Maries Valley aufgebaut und den neuen Ort zunächst New Westphalia genannt. Später wurde der Ort umbenannt. 1848 wurde die St. Joseph Kirche errichtet.
posted by Meatbomb at 2:32 AM on July 1, 2007
First laugh of the day. Love the tags, so MeFi appropriate:
Tags:
"angels
fairies
mermaids
dragons"
As for "thought"? Was any used? Not.
posted by nickyskye at 2:38 AM on July 1, 2007
Tags:
"angels
fairies
mermaids
dragons"
As for "thought"? Was any used? Not.
posted by nickyskye at 2:38 AM on July 1, 2007
Life is too short for Zen.
posted by Smart Dalek at 2:44 AM on July 1, 2007
posted by Smart Dalek at 2:44 AM on July 1, 2007
Is this the place to make my order? Yeah, I'd like two Mystical Fairy Tins and your best Flower Fairy. By Wednesday. Thnx
posted by trinarian at 2:55 AM on July 1, 2007
posted by trinarian at 2:55 AM on July 1, 2007
I understand that a MeFi membership is cheaper than a google ad, and who cares if then one gets banned for spamming/self-linking, but why would a spammer choose a Sunday morning in Europe and a Saturday very late night in the US to post one's soon-to-be-killed link? in the summer, too?
way to go to maximize your traffic -- that's just dumb
posted by matteo at 2:58 AM on July 1, 2007
way to go to maximize your traffic -- that's just dumb
posted by matteo at 2:58 AM on July 1, 2007
And good riddance.
posted by Joseph Gurl at 2:58 AM on July 1, 2007
posted by Joseph Gurl at 2:58 AM on July 1, 2007
As cheesy as it is, I love the "You are a child of the universe....It is still a beautiful world." part of it.
posted by empath at 3:02 AM on July 1, 2007
posted by empath at 3:02 AM on July 1, 2007
Believe, your peers on the blue have reached a decision. You will be virtually tarred and feathered and then hung in the village square as an example of the worst of the 'net.
posted by heatherbeth at 3:07 AM on July 1, 2007
posted by heatherbeth at 3:07 AM on July 1, 2007
I believe I need a beer.
posted by stavrosthewonderchicken at 3:15 AM on July 1, 2007
posted by stavrosthewonderchicken at 3:15 AM on July 1, 2007
ok i bought a $3,000 item on ebay a laptop, i never recieved it, i paypaled him the money, and he transfered those funds to his bank account, and then withrdrew it. He then informed me that on the day he was going to ship it out, his car was robbed, and everything (including the laptop and $3,000 cash) was stolen. he lives clear across the country from me, and i know i can get a charge back to my credit card, but is this guy going to get away with it? i mean its not like paypal or ebay can charge his account, as he withdrew the funds. im sure the feds wont do anything for only 3 grand, and the local police on both ends what could they do?
posted by greycap at 3:22 AM on July 1, 2007
posted by greycap at 3:22 AM on July 1, 2007
I Can't Believe It's Not Better....conceived and executed link-whoring for some worthless tat or other.
posted by Abiezer at 3:25 AM on July 1, 2007
posted by Abiezer at 3:25 AM on July 1, 2007
Poop poop poop poop poop poop pooooop
posted by pantsrobot at 3:26 AM on July 1, 2007
posted by pantsrobot at 3:26 AM on July 1, 2007
Also, everybody has a Thought for Today. That's so passe.
Yet who but the wise Meatbomb has a Thought for those May and October days in 1648 when the very framework of our modern European peace and prosperity was laid out by those goodly plenipotentiaries.
Because you know, in a way, that was a Thought for all our tomorrows!
posted by Abiezer at 3:33 AM on July 1, 2007
Yet who but the wise Meatbomb has a Thought for those May and October days in 1648 when the very framework of our modern European peace and prosperity was laid out by those goodly plenipotentiaries.
Because you know, in a way, that was a Thought for all our tomorrows!
posted by Abiezer at 3:33 AM on July 1, 2007
I don't want to live in a world where this post still exists. Goodbye all, it's been a fun ride.
posted by Justinian at 3:36 AM on July 1, 2007
posted by Justinian at 3:36 AM on July 1, 2007
Oh, man, I totally called this the other day after this nonsensical comment.
posted by equalpants at 3:40 AM on July 1, 2007
posted by equalpants at 3:40 AM on July 1, 2007
Kilroy was here.
posted by Faint of Butt at 3:48 AM on July 1, 2007
posted by Faint of Butt at 3:48 AM on July 1, 2007
You'd think with three admins, we'd have total, TOTAL coverage, and this stuff wouldn't stay on the front page for hours at a time.
posted by Dave Faris at 3:58 AM on July 1, 2007
posted by Dave Faris at 3:58 AM on July 1, 2007
Ohhhh, okay. So this is the kinda stuff that goes on in here when I'm usually sleeping...
Back to sleep for me!
posted by miss lynnster at 4:12 AM on July 1, 2007
Back to sleep for me!
posted by miss lynnster at 4:12 AM on July 1, 2007
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