Fat Guy On A Bike

I've been waiting to write this post until I had enough concrete evidence that he in fact, exists. Every morning and evening, when the lighting is just right, you can see a fat guy on a bike ride past my house. He's a rotund fellow and is often seen with a blue backpack. His ride is slow, but silent. I've collected the following evidence of FGOAB (These images have been enhanced):

This first documented sighting was in the early morning. You can see FGOAB riding by over the kid with black shirt's shoulder.

These next three were all taken at night as FGOAB crossed the street in front of the house, and then rode by. I have enhanced the details so that you can see the FGOAB.


I think you can also see FGOAB in this photo...



So there you have it. I'm not crazy. There really is a Fat Guy On A Bike in my neighborhood. As of yet I haven't heard of him harming anyone... but it's only a matter of time....

9 Manliest Names Ever

Cosmic Variance points to this article listing the 9 manliest names ever. Of special interest to me is Max Planck. I use his name literally every day as he helped develop quantum mechanics and has an oft used constant named after him. Also noted is the idea that Max Planck would have been an awesome pirate name.
"yaarrr, walk the my last name!"
awesome.

This leads me to the formulation of the 'porn name'. Your porn name is constructed by taking your middle name and following it with the street you grew up on. Keep in mind not all are winners. I am Jonathan Main. Not too bad. Alternatively, Jonathan Mercury if you use the street I lived on briefly in Arizona. Better.

Everyone, submit your porn names into the comment section of this post. The person with the best porn name will immediately grow a mustache and/or perm.

the ideal applicant will have 5-7 years experience as a buddhist...

Steve and I recently came to the conclusion that the occupational landscape in the time of the Buddha was a bit more bleak than it is in modern day America. That being said, some new guidelines were drawn up for the definition of good and bad goals to have in life. We decided that one shouldn't be stuck in a crappy job that is not satisfying, and as a good buddhist, be encouraged to become peace with it. Instead, the following list of good and bad goals in life, should help guide you:

Good Goals:
Secure on occupation that is both intellectually and spiritually satisfying.
Work related goals that one enjoys working towards.

Bad Goals:
Nice car.
Big house.

The idea is that one should enjoy and be satisfied during the pursuit of goals, not only be satisfied with the attainment of goals. Don't work towards a promotion to a position that you don't want to do because it pays more. Do what makes you happy, and be happy with that.

This life lesson brought to you by... "The Dharma! Ride The Way!"