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When the free wifi on your airplane doesn’t work

thelawgoddess — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 15:15:55 +0000

I took a bunch of notes the other night about following one’s bliss and moving towards one’s dream. For the life of me, I can’t remember what source(s) the notes are from, but I just re-read them this morning. Amongst them was the directive, “watch video: Everything’s Amazing, Nobody’s Happy.” Turns out it’s a 4-minute clip of comedian Louis C.K. from a Conan O’Brien show that aired on October 1, 2008. NBC has removed the official clip, but you can still find it online.

Louis provides some perspective on how much we take technology for granted these days. And he perhaps offers us the gift of lightening up and being less stressed—something to remember the next time we’re feeling peeved about something we should maybe feel less entitled to and more appreciative of.

Everything’s Amazing. Nobody’s happy (A brief blurb about the segment written by Louis C.K. himself.)

Where and when did emoticons get their start?

thelawgoddess — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 18:54:41 +0000

Smiley Emoticon

Geeks invented the internet, so it is only fitting that they would also invent the emoticon.

According to an article called “Smiley Lore :-),” the emoticon was invented on a computer bulletin board at Carnegie Mellon on September 19, 1982. Scott E. Fahlman, Research Professor of Computer Science, actually takes credit for bringing the emoticon into “popular” use (although in all fairness he doesn’t denounce the possibility that these symbols had been previously used by other individuals).

19-Sep-82 11:44 Scott E Fahlman :-)

From: Scott E Fahlman

I propose that the following character sequence for joke markers:

:-)

Read it sideways. Actually, it is probably more economical to mark

things that are NOT jokes, given current trends. For this, use

:-(

My Letter to Lolë — or Pardon My [Short, Short] Skort

thelawgoddess — Sat, 30 May 2009 09:22:36 +0000

Lolë Sprint Skort

Dear Lolë,

On Thursday, May 28, 2009, I heard about the “SportsWise Summer Wholesale Event” in Fremont. I convinced a friend to join me for dinner at Kaosamai, a mere two blocks from the sale. We went to the sale first, and I ended up spending way too much money on a handful of Lolë sportswear.

The next day I wore my first Lolë outfit ever (the Lolë Balance Capri and the Lolë Candid Sleeveless Top). I wore it to a 4.5 hour test, and I must say that it was incredibly comfortable.

That night it was very warm (70+ degrees), and I decided to ditch the [temperature-]hot pants and wear the light moss-colored Lolë Sprint Skort. It, too, was incredibly comfortable. In fact, I’m not sure if I’ve ever worn a pair of shorts or a skirt that was quite as comfortable as the Sprint Skort is.

You already know how great your stuff is; otherwise you probably wouldn’t have put it on the market in the first place. I’m writing because while the Skort is fabulously comfortable and quite cute … it is apparently causing scandal around my town. For instance, a woman in line behind us to get into the Circus Contraption tonight made a snide comment about wearing the shortest skirt she could find. This woman has obviously never even tried on your Skort, because 1) she would know it’s not actually a “skirt,” and 2) she would realize how petty her rather rude comment about your wonderful product was. (Personally I find it a sad testament that her night — or perhaps her life — was devoid of more interesting things to talk about than how short the Lolë Skort is, but perhaps there is indeed no such thing as bad press?)

In any case, I just wanted you to know that I love my new Lolë Sprint Skort (despite the slander I’m receiving), and it is now one of my favorite pieces of activewear.

Much love,
Thelawgoddess

NOTE: A skort is basically a pair of thin shorts with a skirt over it – so it essentially feels like shorts … but looks like a skirt. And if someone who’s wearing one bends over a little too far, the world is going to get a glimpse of nothing but an innocent pair of shorts.

For more information, visit the Lolë website or REI.com.

Juan de Fuca Festival of the Arts (May 22-25, 2009)

thelawgoddess — Thu, 21 May 2009 22:06:41 +0000

The Juan de Fuca Festival of the Arts (JFFA) happens every year on Memorial Day weekend. This year’s Festival takes place May 22-25, 2009, and features more than 125 music, dance and theater performances from around the world.

Read more:
16th Juan de Fuca Festival of the Arts in Port Angeles (May 22-25, 2009)

Northwest Folklife Festival in Seattle (May 22-25, 2009)

thelawgoddess — Thu, 21 May 2009 06:59:30 +0000

The Northwest Folklife Festival is a celebration of folk, ethnic, and traditional arts that takes place every Memorial Day weekend. This year’s Festival is May 22-25, 2009. Festival entry is free …

Read more:
38th Northwest Folklife Festival in Seattle (May 22-25, 2009)

Seattle International Film Festival (May 21 – June 14, 2009)

thelawgoddess — Wed, 20 May 2009 06:59:01 +0000

“The largest film festival in the US presents 392 films in 25 days, with 89 premieres and more than 600 screenings.” The 35th Seattle International Film Festival features films from more than 55 countries and takes place May 21 – June 14, 2009 at various Seattle venues.

Read more:
35th Seattle International Film Festival (May 21 – June 14, 2009)

Native Americans Abound at UW Spring Pow Wow

thelawgoddess — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 06:59:37 +0000

After writing a short notice about the First Nations @ UW Spring Pow Wow (April 10-12, 2009), I decided to make a point to go. In a show of “indigenous solidarity” (this year’s theme), Native Americans from across the country and Canada gathered at this pow wow.

I (along with a few friends) showed up in time to watch the Grand Entry on Saturday night … and it was every bit of grand. The enormity of the procession was impressive, and spoke strongly of the size and close-knit ties of the Native American community at large. The dress ranged widely, and included feathers, beads, furs and a host of other materials. The time and effort that must have gone into some of the creations was unfathomable, and it was a delight to see such amazing handiwork.

The Grand Entry began with a presentation of the colors. Honored flag-bearers proceeded in a clockwise fashion around the Pavilion floor, followed by hundreds of tribal representatives. Men, women, and children walked and danced to the beat of drums … until the space filled to near-capacity. It was a beautiful and powerful event.

See the First Nations @ the University of Washington for more information.