tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740338215172190519.post8282805208288829648..comments2023-12-28T11:27:12.248-06:00Comments on The Art of Being Conflicted: Why Plato Was Probably an OptimistCperzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09062444081488414888noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740338215172190519.post-70097181486860320862014-04-29T17:58:44.794-05:002014-04-29T17:58:44.794-05:00I am so glad you found some humor in my rantings. ...I am so glad you found some humor in my rantings. Thank you so much for coming by and following. Now I am feeling guilty as I usually post on Tuesday but (hanging my head in shame) haven't done ZIP this week on my blog. Brand new and I have already left you hanging. I would send a letter of complaint if I were you. <br />Seriously...so nice to see a new follower. Looking forward to getting to know you.Cheryl P.http://artofbeingconflicted.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740338215172190519.post-51759282730628290332014-04-29T15:12:34.044-05:002014-04-29T15:12:34.044-05:00I needed a laugh, and your certainly provided that...I needed a laugh, and your certainly provided that. Love your blog, and I'm now your newest follower. where can I get one of those tiny dusters?<br /><br />Deb@ http://debioneille.blogspot.comDebi O'Neillenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740338215172190519.post-90149072005774342642014-04-28T14:13:13.320-05:002014-04-28T14:13:13.320-05:00If the palcohol really gets released there are goi...If the palcohol really gets released there are going to be all kinds of problems with it. It's hard enough to control now without making it even more transportable. <br /><br />Dang, I wish I had your address, I would order up one of those hats and send it your way just so you could do a review for us. Bet that would be a bad decision on a hot day in Texas.Cheryl P.http://artofbeingconflicted.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740338215172190519.post-48266431085287942962014-04-28T14:10:40.390-05:002014-04-28T14:10:40.390-05:00It doesn't come in wine flavor yet but the mar...It doesn't come in wine flavor yet but the margarita flavor might do. If it gets released you will have to give us a review. I can't drink alcohol so, I wouldn't be the one to say if it is drinkable.Cheryl P.http://artofbeingconflicted.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740338215172190519.post-27093809968785738712014-04-28T14:08:59.686-05:002014-04-28T14:08:59.686-05:00Well that and the hope of making money, I would gu...Well that and the hope of making money, I would guess. Selling stupid stuff is still selling stuff. That is a very good description of the hat. Very hedgehog looking for sure.Cheryl P.http://artofbeingconflicted.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740338215172190519.post-22130910202297277642014-04-28T13:26:47.453-05:002014-04-28T13:26:47.453-05:00I certainly enjoy alcohol, but I'm drawing the...I certainly enjoy alcohol, but I'm drawing the line at palcohol (unless <br />you're talking about a pal that always brings beer over). And yes, they<br /> will need the snort warning and probably a lot more. I do like the hat<br /> with the faux hair though.Dexter Klemperernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740338215172190519.post-32738640360493718722014-04-27T22:19:09.158-05:002014-04-27T22:19:09.158-05:00Hey, that powdered alcohol is genius! Sign me up!...Hey, that powdered alcohol is genius! Sign me up!Jaynehttp://injaynesworld.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740338215172190519.post-74679257114392772452014-04-27T22:12:37.960-05:002014-04-27T22:12:37.960-05:00Well I guess everything has been invented because ...Well I guess everything has been invented because someone deemed it possible to make and was desperately needed by the public to make life better. I thought that baby sweeper was actually cute, but that hat hair thing looks like a hedgehog chia pet.Lady Jewels Divanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740338215172190519.post-18282778537608733942014-04-24T21:20:58.995-05:002014-04-24T21:20:58.995-05:00I watched a segment on CBS Sunday Morning about Qu...I watched a segment on CBS Sunday Morning about Quirky and then when I went to write this post I couldn't remember the name of the company. It was on the tip of my tongue...knew is started with a Qu...AND It was driving me nuts. Even Google searches didn't help. Whew...thank goodness you are around to save me from weeks of torment trying to remember that company. Oddly though, when I Googled "companies that launch inventions" there are a ton of companies that do that. (Quirky didn't come up) Now if only I had a great idea.Cheryl P.http://artofbeingconflicted.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740338215172190519.post-42896044955807897152014-04-24T17:33:10.306-05:002014-04-24T17:33:10.306-05:00When you come up with your great idea, check out Q...When you come up with your great idea, check out Quirky. It's a website where you can collaborate on inventions and share the wealth.Chickens Consiglierenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740338215172190519.post-59589008561541615132014-04-24T11:44:17.251-05:002014-04-24T11:44:17.251-05:00Hi Pearl, so glad you stopped by. Thanks!
As co...Hi Pearl, so glad you stopped by. Thanks! <br /><br />As coincidence would have it...when I did a Google search using the phrase "mother of invention" to get an idea what picture to use for my "two thoughts for Tues." nearly every google image was of the band or band related items. Seems the Mothers of Invention are far more popular at Google than the mother of invention as described by Plato. <br /><br />Has the cold weather finally left your area? We are past it (knock on wood) here in Kansas City, I hope but you poor Minnesotans are getting a break from all bad weather. You have had a quite a harsh winter, haven't you?Cheryl P.http://artofbeingconflicted.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740338215172190519.post-30523633836813522172014-04-24T10:24:26.431-05:002014-04-24T10:24:26.431-05:00Not "who" is the mother of invention but...Not "who" is the mother of invention but "what", as in the Mothers (plural!) of Invention, Frank Zappa's back-up band. :-)<br /><br /><br />Nicely written post.<br /><br /><br />Greetings from Minneapolis,<br /><br /><br />Pearlpearlvznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740338215172190519.post-84324611582391064972014-04-24T10:18:28.406-05:002014-04-24T10:18:28.406-05:00That is totally true of me too. I don't need a...That is totally true of me too. I don't need anything but, unfortunately for me, that won't necessarily stop me from buying new stuff. I love new electronics. It's a sickness, really. I am totally intrigued and entertained by new technology. I will agree that there are times that it's frustrating trying to figure out how something works or getting comfortable with it but invariably, I find I love basking in the glow of something new....right up until the new is replaced with something newer.<br />I am in total agreement with you about Palcohol. This sounds like a disaster waiting to happen. It's hard enough to keep tabs on the abuse of alcohol now. This sounds like it would be for too easy to transport unnoticed and another way for underage drinkers to get into trouble. <br />I won't be surprised, however, if it gets released as it was approved at one point already....then recinded over the labeling issues. I can think of a lot of reasons besides the lack of proper warning labels why our society doesn't need little packs of undiluted alchohol being carried around .Cheryl P.http://artofbeingconflicted.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740338215172190519.post-59217898011160592692014-04-24T10:07:19.483-05:002014-04-24T10:07:19.483-05:00You and me both. I wear cynicism quite well.
Ye...You and me both. I wear cynicism quite well. <br />Yes, that baby duster thing is real. It started as a spoof out of Japan but then some guy (from guess where..can we say USA) started selling them on line for 40 dollars a pop. You should read some of the reviews. One person said they weren't getting the desired effect and thought they needed to be infused with Murphey's Oil. Another person said she puts them on all the kids at her daycare. I guess she can claim the cleanest floors in the realm of day cares. <br />Huffington Post did a story on them as well. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/13/baby-mop_n_2117703.html<br />Every time I hear about someone snorting something I just have to wonder about how "minds" work. Not once in my entire life did it occur to me to take my bath salts and say "wonder if I could get high on these?" Although in my case my Calgon Bath Oil Beads might make my nasal passages silky smooth. I have not put that to the test.Cheryl P.http://artofbeingconflicted.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740338215172190519.post-31505300801420886292014-04-24T09:57:00.883-05:002014-04-24T09:57:00.883-05:00Hahaha...I would love for you to send me a picture...Hahaha...I would love for you to send me a picture of a guy that defines what you consider sexy. I bet I would be highly amused. The thing about that hat is, it might (and the use of "might" is even questionable) be OK on a tennis court but what about going to a funeral, church, business meeting. <br />Of course, I guess he could get creative....Cheryl P.http://artofbeingconflicted.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740338215172190519.post-7337948100988917842014-04-24T09:03:15.192-05:002014-04-24T09:03:15.192-05:00If it makes it's way to the Olympics, I am goi...If it makes it's way to the Olympics, I am going to urge my husband to try out for team U.S.A. It's a sure bet he will get a gold medal.Cheryl P.http://artofbeingconflicted.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740338215172190519.post-76444300276912424022014-04-24T06:57:32.180-05:002014-04-24T06:57:32.180-05:00There isn't anything new that I need or have t...There isn't anything new that I need or have to own. In fact, when I have to replace something because it's broken, I'm more than a little overwhelmed with trying to find something to do the same job that doesn't require I learn a new technique. This is especially hair-raising when it comes to anything electronic because I'm not a chronic updater. By the time I've worn out something mechanical, new technology has made me obsolete. Not only does it drive me crazy, I also feel like a complete idiot because I can't figure out how to operate the new and improved equipment. GAH!<br /><br /><br />As for Palcohol, I hope it's never approved. There are already enough people dying from alcohol poisoning and this would just boost those numbers, largely because most people don't realize that alcohol can kill you as fast as overdosing on any other drug.Cherylhttp://decksidethoughts.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740338215172190519.post-37354656557730239812014-04-24T06:20:35.307-05:002014-04-24T06:20:35.307-05:00Extreme Lid Adhesion - sounds like a new sporting ...Extreme Lid Adhesion - sounds like a new sporting event just waiting to be invented!Cherylhttp://decksidethoughts.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740338215172190519.post-40528875060416543182014-04-24T00:55:44.543-05:002014-04-24T00:55:44.543-05:00I will take cynicism over Spankx any day! So I hav...I will take cynicism over Spankx any day! So I have to ask - the baby duster is for real??! Isn't that child abuse of a sort? The fake hair hat...just. Wow.<br /><br />You're right about adding the "do not snort" instructions to everything for sale. I wish we could come up with something that prevented people from being stupid.Riot Kittynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740338215172190519.post-73349256183839248512014-04-23T20:54:25.098-05:002014-04-23T20:54:25.098-05:00I like the cap with the fake hair . . . SEXY!I like the cap with the fake hair . . . SEXY!Debra She Who Seeksnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740338215172190519.post-75367521530365558242014-04-23T18:59:43.772-05:002014-04-23T18:59:43.772-05:00While I admire his altruistic attitude, I am the p...While I admire his altruistic attitude, I am the person that would want all of mankind to benefit while I deposit big checks into my bank account for having been so clever to invent aspirin. Clearly, I am not as noble as that guy.Cheryl P.http://artofbeingconflicted.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740338215172190519.post-73194350076476751242014-04-23T18:42:10.184-05:002014-04-23T18:42:10.184-05:00A fun post. Did you know that the guy who invented...A fun post. Did you know that the guy who invented aspirin refused to patent his invention because he thought all of mankind should benefit from his invention.Chubby Chatterboxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740338215172190519.post-64379773818738555672014-04-23T13:45:25.236-05:002014-04-23T13:45:25.236-05:00I kind of remember the smashing plates service/sto...I kind of remember the smashing plates service/store whatever it was. I am still amazed at what people consider great ideas. How could they possibly go wrong? <br /><br />I find the Palcohol subject interesting from the vantage point of it being a regulated government substance under the control of alcohol sales. I figure that alone will surely set the stage for a huge bureaucratic mess. <br /><br />I agree that it will take off like a rocket because it's new but I think there is also going to be the added thrill of making a "regulated substance" more easily used and abused. No more worrying about sneaking bottles and cans into places because now you can slip some envelopes into your pocket. How handy is that? <br /><br />Even the guy that is the "inventor" of Palcohol, Mark Phillips, said he was developing Palcohol because after running/biking/hiking he needed an adult beverage to relax? I guess he hasn't met the guy that invented water.Cheryl P.http://artofbeingconflicted.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740338215172190519.post-54754601141657668662014-04-23T13:20:08.590-05:002014-04-23T13:20:08.590-05:00That comment would make the Comment Hall of Fame i...That comment would make the Comment Hall of Fame if there was such a hall. Love the cartoon...really funny!!!! <br /><br />As<br /> for the taste of Palcohol. You are probably right that it won't come <br />up to the tasty levels of some of your favorite beers but I am convinced<br /> that there are people that would drink turpentine if it gave them a <br />buzz. How can you explain Everclear? It's not a fruity, yummy drink <br />that you could put a little paper umbrella in. Not that I drink.... but I<br /> have a slew of drunken relatives that have described Everclear as <br />drinking liquid fire with sharp nails invisibley hidden in it. So I <br />think it is safe to say that the popularity of powered drink mixes that <br />can get you drunk, won't be diminished because of the taste. Besides to<br /> spruce of the taste, the average drinker will mix it into their <br />traditionally mixed margaritas and mojitos. If one is good, two is <br />better and only one dirty glass. <br /><br /><br /><br />Seriously?? A bluetooth microwave. We are a lost society!!! God forbid that we actually have to get off the couch to go push the button on the microwave oven. But we shouldn't be surprised, should we? We have personal assistants (Siri) on our phone to tell her to send an email for us. Wasn't the fact that we carry a portable computer/phone so we could send emails easier (even better Instant Message) but no that isn't good enough. We need something else to actually save us from the labor of punching in "C U L8TR"Cheryl P.http://artofbeingconflicted.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8740338215172190519.post-25437803281661075582014-04-23T13:19:23.683-05:002014-04-23T13:19:23.683-05:00I know what you mean about companies owning patent...I know what you mean about companies owning patents. I don't have my name on any but a few my past co-workers did. We sign away our rights with the employment agreements. I see the need for patents in a general way but the system has been gamed by lawyers and big money to the point of it creating anti-inventiveness.lislemanhttp://afcsoac.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com