How I Won My First "Congressional" Debate

About 20 or so minutes ago, I finished up a phone call at work that incensed me like nothing I can remember in a long, long time. I will attempt to recreate the call as best I can in script format. I ...
Posted by Joz on Fri, 09 Nov 2007 06:07:00 PST

Ladies and gentlemen, we are all floating in space

A few of my sharper, more musically inclined friends will recognize that as a title to a fantastic series of etheral rock recordings...but I am choosing to highlight the phrase itself, and my interpre...
Posted by Joz on Mon, 29 Oct 2007 01:22:00 PST

Scribblings, 10.15.07

I don't want to be out in front.Hurt is magnified in light. Can't bear the force of the audience's stares. But still I take the stage,for the flag I fly is just.I sacrifice for those who cannot fight....
Posted by Joz on Tue, 16 Oct 2007 05:00:00 PST

Balance, friends. Balance.

"The most important human endeavor is the striving for morality in our actions. Our inner balance and even our very existence depend on it. Only morality in our actions can give beauty and dignity to ...
Posted by Joz on Wed, 10 Oct 2007 06:02:00 PST

Random thoughts from an unraveling mind

*Maybe it's just me (I doubt it), but this world seems like it's constantly spinning faster and faster. No, not literally, but figuratively. I can barely even sleep at night sometimes thinking about a...
Posted by Joz on Wed, 26 Sep 2007 06:05:00 PST

Another criminal falls...

When Bush spoke to the press about Alberto Gonzalez stepping down, it didn't surprise me at all that he TRIED (note, TRIED) to make it seem like Gonzalez was unfairly scrutinized as a part of some kin...
Posted by Joz on Tue, 28 Aug 2007 02:01:00 PST

I have a weakness.

Actually, like anyone else, I have plenty of weaknesses. But I am being specific here tonight to my weakness for gadgets. Nice ones. Electrical ones. Since I was a little boy, I have loved pushing but...
Posted by Joz on Tue, 28 Aug 2007 06:47:00 PST

Wal-Mart is destroying America, but I don’t necessarily expect you to understand.

I know. I get it. You shop there. It's close to your house. It's the cheapest place to buy diapers and food and clothes and electronics... I get it. You feel like Wal-Mart is a positive influence in y...
Posted by Joz on Tue, 21 Aug 2007 03:41:00 PST

The Legend of He-Who-Helps-In-Spite-Of-It-All

So I take a lot of calls at my job. Some are from angry people who want to vent a little about their sponsored child's situation. Some are kind people who are looking to help any way they can. Trust m...
Posted by Joz on Wed, 08 Aug 2007 11:21:00 PST

Never be afraid to be yourself

I cannot think of more important advice...for anyone. You are who you are. Never be ashamed. Show the world your true self. Speak your mind. Share your thoughts. Withhold nothing. It takes great coura...
Posted by Joz on Fri, 03 Aug 2007 03:28:00 PST