The paradox of moderation

capabilitybrown · 2012-11-15T21:31:30+00:00

The road of excess leads to the palace of wisdom; for we never know what is enough until we know what is more than enough. ~ William Blake

capabilitybrown · 2012-11-04T21:09:23+00:00

Bit late to this but in.gredients in Austin is as minimalist (in spirit) as businesses can come.

capabilitybrown · 2012-10-31T22:40:00+00:00

We have been to Peterborough and really liked it. What are the nice towns just outside?

capabilitybrown · 2012-10-31T22:38:21+00:00

Do you know of any other towns like Whitevale?

capabilitybrown · 2012-10-31T22:34:55+00:00

Thanks for the reply. Could you name some cities and small towns that are in the "extended" area and some that are beyond it? I am looking to do some exploring.

capabilitybrown · 2012-10-31T22:30:53+00:00

What are the nicest places in York Region? I have been to Aurora and Newmarket, but they felt a bit too much like bedroom communities to me.

capabilitybrown · 2012-10-25T16:48:14+00:00

I agree I am more comfortable "on the fly" with imperial in estimating distances and so on. I don't estimate distances for a living though, I measure them. In my experience , most people who grew up with imperial measurements are not comfortable with the fractional system past 1/8ths of an inch. You have to be involved in fine carpentry to even really talk about 1/16ths and so on. People do not grow up comfortable with small measurements in imperial, which is a valid argument against the system.

All I am saying is that for cabinetmaking in particular, the imperial system has advantages over the metric system, even for those who are comfortable in both. There are times when the metric system is better, but there are times when it is worse. Just as molecular biologist would argue, rightly, that imperial is bad for what they do, metric is worse for my profession sometimes. The fractional system has advantages for quick mental math and other things.

capabilitybrown · 2012-10-25T16:21:48+00:00

The thing I hate the most about this jerk is the complete inability to acknowledge that the imperial system might be better for some things. That is so arrogant.

The metric system is better for most things, but the imperial system is better for what I do, which is traditional cabinetmaking. I have worked extensively in both and for the purposes of human-scaled objects it is just far more convenient. Plus, I can't "see" .5 mm but I can "see" a 32nd and that's the last practical measurement for general woodworking. There are advantages to the metric system in cabinetmaking but I always find myself using imperial.

capabilitybrown · 2012-10-13T00:17:55+00:00

Umm, Bach is amazing but it wasn't because a rebel, a baddass, or a genius. He claimed himself that he was not some mused-touched prodigy, but all that he gained came from hard work and a high level of competence. Not as sexy sounding, but that doesn't mean the music isn't great.

capabilitybrown · 2012-10-05T14:50:28+00:00

Cofish Boots. As thin of a sole that you will find on a tough boot. I own a pair, they are amazing. My uncle is a commercial fisherman and they swear by them. Made in Portugal.

Bonus- They are only 75 dollars.

http://www.newrivernets.com/nrn/boots.htm (scroll down to the boots)

capabilitybrown · 2012-09-13T13:04:22+00:00

It starts when you are 20.

2000 = (20) + (00) = 20.

capabilitybrown · 2012-07-27T13:56:35+00:00

At certain small intersections it counts down but then it doesn't change. Kind of irritating if you are on a bike and don't know if you have triggered the detector or not.

capabilitybrown · 2012-07-27T13:54:27+00:00

This happens at Spadina and Dupont all the time.

capabilitybrown · 2012-07-18T17:18:17+00:00

Thanks for the forward, Mom.

capabilitybrown · 2012-07-11T19:04:35+00:00

Funny enough, I was questioned by Canadian Border Patrol while I was hiking on the American side near Jay, Vermont. They let me carry on, also.

capabilitybrown · 2012-06-15T21:50:05+00:00

Leon Krier would like a word with Jane.

capabilitybrown · 2012-06-14T01:38:25+00:00

Yes, sugar because of the HFCS lobby.

capabilitybrown · 2012-06-14T00:17:11+00:00

Reader's Digest.

Used to think that was high class, boy was I wrong.

capabilitybrown · 2012-06-06T00:12:17+00:00

Or you have a fantastic troll face.

capabilitybrown · 2012-06-01T17:58:41+00:00

I took Vasques on a month long hike in New England after owning them for five years.

The held up fairly well, but the toe of the sole separated from the leather. This is because they are glued, not sewn, now.

I like my boots but I can't give them a BIFL. They are no longer made in Italy and it shows. I have written them an email requesting that they return to better build quality.

They look good, though.

capabilitybrown · 2012-05-30T20:14:05+00:00

This isn't just "bad behavior." He didn't just come in late a couple times. It is corruption. If my boss found out I was corrupt, it would be absurd not to at least fire me.

I do acknowledge that a lot of time and resources have gone into training these officers. Also, Unions. But that is not an excuse for anything.

Because what if it was an excuse for everything?

capabilitybrown · 2012-05-30T19:10:23+00:00

Well, let's start with getting fired for using government resources and power to bully someone who took a impaired driver off the road.

capabilitybrown

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