ita, I listened to them over the fall, so I've forgotten more than I remember about those podcasts but they are always fascinating. David Cayley, always does interesting documentaries for the program Ideas, which is not just about science.
Mal: Well said. Wasn't that well said, Zoe? Zoe: Had a kind poetry to it, sir.
'Out Of Gas'
Natter 63: Life after PuppyCam
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Sue - Jun 03, 2009 7:02:57 pm PDT #22672 of 30000
hip deep in pie
§ ita § - Jun 03, 2009 7:05:22 pm PDT #22673 of 30000
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
I'll have to look Ideas up in general then. He's very bright and thoughtful. He paraphrases all this confusing stuff very well. String theory indeed.
Thanks for the rec!
Sue - Jun 03, 2009 7:06:34 pm PDT #22674 of 30000
hip deep in pie
I've screwed myself. I booked Clio's tooth extraction for tomorrow, forgetting that it was the season finale of Movie Night. I have been desperately trying to not watch the last episodes of State of Play all week, even though I have the DVDs. Now I think I will miss movie night to tend to Clio. And I have to bring them the DVDs and I haven't seen the last three episodes! I am tempted to stay up very late and watch them.
Sue - Jun 03, 2009 7:10:57 pm PDT #22675 of 30000
hip deep in pie
Ideas: [link] Podcast is on iTunes.
§ ita § - Jun 03, 2009 7:13:49 pm PDT #22676 of 30000
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
Score!
Burrell - Jun 03, 2009 7:45:11 pm PDT #22677 of 30000
Why did Darth Vader cross the road? To get to the Dark Side!
Oh Kat, I'd find that frustrating as hell. My DH's cousins are getting, not outright resistance, but no support from their parents to pursue college. And both want to, yet they don't do it. Frustrating.
So, where are you thinking of moving?
§ ita § - Jun 03, 2009 8:16:16 pm PDT #22678 of 30000
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
Jarrett W is an excellent instructor, btw, Kat. One of my favourites, although he thinks I'm quite strange and a lesbian to boot.
Seska (the Watcher-in-Training) - Jun 03, 2009 11:17:44 pm PDT #22679 of 30000
"We're all stories, in the end. Just make it a good one, eh?"
Nilly, I hope things go well with your dissertation submission. I have friends doing PhDs - it seems crazily intense.
(Which is of course why I'm applying for one. Um.)
Ha! Seriously! I always think it's my spatial disability that gets me but really it's PHYSICS out to get me!
That. Next time I walk into a wall or the side of the bed, I'll be able to blame the universe. (Not that I don't usually.)
Theodosia - Jun 04, 2009 2:15:56 am PDT #22680 of 30000
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"
Go Team Nilly!
Laura - Jun 04, 2009 2:19:03 am PDT #22681 of 30000
Our wings are not tired.
Lovely morning!
I went to bed at 7pm and slept until my usual 6am. Bliss! Then I awoke to watch a most impressive speech by our president, which I listened to while reading the type and post with Nilly last night. A good morning all round.
I understand the disappointment, Kat. It seems a popular thing these days. All the kids that go to school with Brendon have been encouraged to go to CC. A couple of his closest friends opted for 4 year. He is a junior, so many haven't decided yet. Brendon's guidance counselor suggested he graduate early by finishing up a few things over summer and go to CC in the fall. Her reasoning was that he has serious issues with the mindless busy work and frustrating bureaucracy of HS and she suspects he will do much better in a CC setting. I get her point, but she missed the part where he is massively immature.
And now for some more tea. I drink tea at home then gallons of coffee when I get to the office. If I drank coffee at home during the week my head would surely explode. Also, since I am all chatty, the local Publix whole wheat bagels are very tasty and satisfying.
eta: Good morning, Theodosia!