Archive for September, 2008

jon
Sep 25th, 2008

big numbers

I just came across this article on Forbes about the $700 billion bailout plan, and this quote is all I needed to read:

“[The dollar figure is] not based on any particular data point,” a Treasury spokeswoman told Forbes.com Tuesday. “We just wanted to choose a really large number.”

It almost feels like an article written for The Onion. Sadly, it’s the real deal. And now that everyone knows the economy runs on love, puppies, and free government dollars, we just need to find some love and puppies.

jon
Sep 11th, 2008

the world outside

My beloved headphones have been out of commission for the last week and a half. It’s incredible to me what a different world I have experienced not having headphones shoved in my ears during my morning and evening commutes. I actually talk to people now, smile at people, and enjoy overhearing ridiculous conversations on the train. In some ways, the sky almost seems bluer and the asphalt more asphalt-y. All this to say, if you spend a lot of time with your iPod, try leaving it at home for a day. You might be surprised.