My better half surprised me with some R&R that includes e-biking. Since I'm staying at one of the higher elevations as my e-bike starting point, heed this: you're either going up or your going down any given surface when riding an e-bike in Labin, Croatia. Other than the backyard where you rest your machine, or the … Continue reading Labin E-Bike Tour And Testing Limits
First Time In Croatia
Although there are lots of Das Volk out there that don't mind long car drives, I ain't one of them. So. On our way to Istria, Croatia, for a bit of R&R we stopped for two nights in Salzburg. Perhaps more on Salzburg later. Exhausted from the drive from Salzburg to Istria, we eventually found our … Continue reading First Time In Croatia
How Do The Oh So Very Few Convince The Many?
There you are, dear worst-reader. You're right in the middle of a mob. Pitch forks, shovels, maybe a few axes here and there, and let's not forget the tiki-torches. They're all waving around your head as you try to speak some sense into the crowd. Does it work? Of course not. This is #Americant! Fcuk … Continue reading How Do The Oh So Very Few Convince The Many?
The Legitimatisation Of Bad Behaviour Per President Grab Them By The…
The saying "you can't write this stuff" doesn't apply anymore. Reason? Someone has written this krapp down. My only regret is that I ain't that someone. For it is indeed a script for the history books, don't you know. Welcome to the #Americant b-movie or hyper soap-opera that is the beginning of the 21st century. … Continue reading The Legitimatisation Of Bad Behaviour Per President Grab Them By The…
Narrative Non Fiction And Too Many Unnecessary Words
Actually I'm not done with it yet. In fact, after about half-way through it, I put it down last week and have been reluctant to return to it. Reason? I know most of the history already. What I was hoping for, though, was that Tom Holland would consolidate a bit. You know, cliff-note the history … Continue reading Narrative Non Fiction And Too Many Unnecessary Words
Careerists In Sports And How Well Does The Ball Roll Over US?
For-thought: The Ruled It's not so much about the rulers anymore, dear worst-reader. You know, the kings and queens, the tsars, the CEOs, the patriarchal, the parents... tennis umpires--and how they rule over you/us. No. It is instead about those so willing to be ruled. As though adhering to your place in life, as well … Continue reading Careerists In Sports And How Well Does The Ball Roll Over US?
Willful Ignorance
(noun) The practice or act of intentional and blatant avoidance, disregard or disagreement with facts, empirical evidence and well-founded arguments because they oppose or contradict your own existing personal beliefs. This practice is most commonly found in the political or religious ideologies of "conservative" Americans. Many times it is practiced due to laziness--people not wanting … Continue reading Willful Ignorance
Coat Hangers Or Knitting Needles
Watching/reading about the proceedings regarding scariest #SCOTUS appointment ever--that #Americants deserve? Also a few pics from #Eurowasteland that coincide with it all. (Actually I've since learned that, in Germany, women who died from botched abortions, did so because of knitting needles not coat hangers.) Rant on. T
The Smoke Screen Comes Out Of Their… Accompanied By Something Squishy
Never un-know, dear worst-reader. Never forget what you don't know. -worstwriter bitterness The mindset of conservatives has no limits to the depths it will sink. Granted, the liberal mindset may be convoluted as it flutters between sinking and failing to rise, especially when considering how Clinton transitioned it to neo-liberalism--which is nothing but conservatism less … Continue reading The Smoke Screen Comes Out Of Their… Accompanied By Something Squishy
Submissive Wives, Two Types Of Men And Sneakers That Can
THIS POST IS NSFW! Afeared yet, dear worst-reader? Afeared of the gloom you and you're #Americant brethren have wrought? Indeed. I was done with you at the re-election of war-mongering Dubya (2004). Barry-O was a godsend but since you idiots think your religion--and your money--is only about you, you left Barry-O alone and didn't elect … Continue reading Submissive Wives, Two Types Of Men And Sneakers That Can
From New To Old Or Skipping What’s In-Between
Subtitle 1: E-Book reading. Looks like there's no turning back (for worst-moi). Subtitle 2: A pseudo-review of e-readers. I first started e-reading on a Kindle 2. I loved the design of the Kindle 2, especially the analog page change buttons and the odd but fully functional keyboard that enabled the best note-taking (at the time) … Continue reading From New To Old Or Skipping What’s In-Between
Feminism, Distorted Reality And Friedrich Schiller
Subtitle: Enamoured after reading Schiller's Die Jungfrau von Orleans... In German! Note about book cover above. This is my first read of a Reclam e-book. I bought this on iBooks (2,49€) and am very pleased with how the publisher has taken the time to produce it, align it, make a joy to read on a … Continue reading Feminism, Distorted Reality And Friedrich Schiller
Tyre vs Tire Or Summer vs Winter
Pics as follows: 2017 Mini Clubman jacked-up for tyre change Michelin CrossCountry all-weather tyres; the ones with the sticker on the top tire Bridgestone "Run-Flats" with around 5000km on them after being removed and now in my basement on top of a flat/folded moving box ready for sale or whatever else their fate has in … Continue reading Tyre vs Tire Or Summer vs Winter
German Confusion Or Re-Inventing The F-Bomb
No. Seriously. To get by in #Eurowasteland, especially since I'm gonna need some dental work soon, I sometimes sell cheese or sell t-shirts that sell cheese. -Rant on T
Missing The Hitch
"Given this overwhelming tendency to stupidity and selfishness in myself and among our species, it is somewhat surprising to find the light of reason penetrating at all. The brilliant Schiller was wrong in his "Joan of Arc" when he said that "against stupidity the gods themselves contend in vain." It is actually by means of … Continue reading Missing The Hitch
Everything Is A Joke Until It Isn’t
Subtitle: Thoughts on re-read of Milan Kundera's The Joke (the 1982 English translation) "Optimism is the opium of the people! A healthy atmosphere stinks of stupidity! Long live Trotsky!" -from The Joke by Milan Kundera According to Ludvik the quote above is from a postcard he sent to woman of interest as a joke. I … Continue reading Everything Is A Joke Until It Isn’t
Gourmet Festivals And Bee Stings
The bourgeoisie have been let loose, dear worst-reader. This weekend in D'dorf was the yearly Gourmet Festival. The entire Königsallee is filled with all kinds of food stands, food trucks, etc., where you can indulge in fine dining galore or examine fancy-built grills. You can even be astonished at a "farmed" yellow fin tuna from … Continue reading Gourmet Festivals And Bee Stings
Worst-Writer Clairvoyance Or Conspiracy Cupcake Premonition
Disclaimer 1: I started this worst-post with something in mind and didn't quite get to where I wanted or hoped to go. Posting it anyway because, well, worst-writer can. Good luck. Disclaimer 2: If you want to get to the nitty-gritty about why the above pics are here, move down to Moving On. Disclaimer 3: … Continue reading Worst-Writer Clairvoyance Or Conspiracy Cupcake Premonition
The Glory Hole Of Rubbernecking And The Only Voice Spoken For You
Loved it when Robert De Niro took a moment at this year's Tony Awards and said what need be said. I'm worst-writing, of course, about his vivid criticism and ornery dismay of a world where Donald J. Trump, aka President Stupid, is for real. But then again where could the GOP, republicans, conservatives and their … Continue reading The Glory Hole Of Rubbernecking And The Only Voice Spoken For You
Nothing Pretty About Them At All
At a place where I walk Beckett, the killer pug, is this little body of water that is filled with all kinds of weird algae (due to the extreme summer heat), ducks and swans. Two of the swans are kinda there permanently--as I can see from tags on their webbed feet. These two swans are … Continue reading Nothing Pretty About Them At All
There Are A Few Adults In The Room
Ever since the Golf War started (1990-91) I've lost a lot of respect for the US Military. On the other hand, I respect the economically conscripted soldiers and sailors and airmen. When I lived in Wiesbaden, I thoroughly enjoyed US military company that allowed me to stay in touch with my beloved & missed #Americant. … Continue reading There Are A Few Adults In The Room
The Whole Thing About His Trip To CA USA In The 70s
Yeah, having an Eco morning. -Rant on T
Battle of Communications
"The battle for the survival of man as a responsible being in the Communications Era is not to be won where the communication originates, but where it arrives." -Umberto Eco, Travels in Hyperreality, Towards a Semiological Guerrilla Warfare But seriously. If/when the communication arrives at the #Americant in the comfort of his credit card, never-paid-for … Continue reading Battle of Communications
The Darnedest Things Around
Brisk walk this morning... No. This afternoon. Yeah, had brisk walk this afternoon. Nomatter. Get a load of that elbow, dear worst-reader. The left elbow of the dude with the fancy pig head. I've been passing by that Baroque building and statue for almost three years now. Never noticed the strange position of the elbow, though. … Continue reading The Darnedest Things Around
Uncode Yourself – Before It’s Too Late
Subtitle 1: It's Too Late! Subtitle 2: Thoughts on re-read of Milton Friedman's Capitalism and Freedom. "The Liberal conceives of men as imperfect beings. He regards the problem of social organisation to be as much a negative problem of preventing "bad" people from doing harm as of enabling "good" people to do good; and, of … Continue reading Uncode Yourself – Before It’s Too Late