“People who dismiss the unemployed and dependent as “parasites” fail to understand economics and parasitism. A successful parasite is one that is not recognized by it’s host, one that can make it’s host work for it without appearing as a burden. Such is the ruling class in a capitalist society.”
– Dr. Jason Read
Those who cannot forgive others break the bridge over which they themselves must pass. -Confucius (c. 551-478 BCE)
Shawn Clover has lined up his 2010 photos of San Francisco with the 1906 earthquake photos, for a great effect!
Pedestrians cross Jones St towards a pile of rubble on Market Street. The Hibernia Bank building is burned out, but still standing strong.
A women opens the door to her Mercedes on Sacramento Street while horses killed by falling rubble lie in the street.
Part 1 of Shawn’s article is here. Part 2 is here.
Never argue with an idiot. Bystanders might not be able to tell the difference.
So, how many more days before we receive news that Ryan while handing out free 7″ subs claimed to have lapped Usain Bolt while running the 100M with a new prosthetic he was checking out after getting his leg blown off while heroically and selflessly saving four fellow Seals from a Taliban grenade? Everybody remembers their marathon time. Everybody except Paul “Livin’ in My Own Reality” Ryan.
So many people to hate, so little time.
I’d love to ask this clown, “Why do you ‘heart’ the apostrophe so much? Repent and believe in grammar!”
English Camp on San Juan Island, complete with a formal English garden built by the commander for his wife, to remind her of home.
Camille relaxing atop Mount Young – soaking up rays, basking in the stillness. Waiting for the Great Pumpkin.
In the hiking guide I have, it’s called Mount Young. When you get there, it is labeled “Young Hill.” Of course, I plan on telling everyone we climbed Mount Young.
Photo by Camille:
We saw about a dozen fawns on San Juan Island.
