Java Zen:Thinking Out Loud Thursday, 2024.11.21 
Acceptance is a dynamic act. It should not signal inertness, stagnation, or
inactivity. One should simply ascertain what the situation requires and then
implement what one thinks is best. As long as one's deeds are in accord with the
time and one leaves no sloppy traces, then the action is correct.

		Deng Ming-Dao, "365 Tao - Daily Meditations", #113

2008.03.17

Life B.T. (Before Television)

When the younger generation asks us elders, “What did you do before there was television to keep entertained?”, it’s a difficult question to answer. Not hard difficult, but embarrassingly difficult:

We had the The Swing Wing:

“It’s a what?” It’s a Swing Wing! Because “Self-induced Whiplasher” just wouldn’t sell as well, you know.

But that’s not all! We also had Clackers! What fun! What hilarity when those things busted into pieces and flew in all directions. More thrilling than lawn darts! And they say only video games cause brain damage.

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