My tweets of the last week:
A Moment of Krisis
Watch as I talk about my “obsessive collectorism” and my Quixotic quest for the perfect set of coasters.
What an example of something you’re obsessed with collecting? What thing did you pass up the chance to buy that you wish you could go back in time to purchase?
A Moment of Krisis
Watch as I answer one of my friend’s recent Facebook Poll queries: “Is pure altruism real? Do people ever do anything out of concern for others that is completely independent of their own self-interest?”
I know my examples of altruism aren’t exactly the work of Mother Theresa, but my point still stands – I think even when we do the best possible thing for someone else we get something for ourselves, even if it’s just a bit of satisfaction.
Do you agree? Can you think of something altruistic that you do totally free of any psychological reward for yourself?
A Moment of Krisis
Watch as I answer today’s NaBloPoMo writing prompt: “When you are writing, do you prefer to use a pen or a computer?”
Somehow I don’t forsee these getting any more serious.
What I didn’t say in my moment is that I’ve also always been obsessed with the idea of permanence and archiving everything, so it makes sense that I don’t like to write things in pen – much harder to back up that way!
What about you? Are you a pen and pad devotee, even in our digital age, or would you happily elect to forget the dying artform that is cursive handwriting?
See me rock with Filmstar for free on 11/18!
Reasons why you should plan to attend Filmstar & Cris Valkyria and the Opponents on Friday 11/18 at Fergie’s Pub.
(a) I play bass for Filmstar; E sings lead vocals.
(b) This could be Filmstar’s final gig of 2011, and it’s on a Friday night in a bar and it’s free. Beat that.
(c) I have been quietly agitating for a split bill with Cris Valkyria and her band since before I joined Filmstar.
(d) E’s minimalist concert posters have been growing increasingly awesome.
(e) The past handful of new songs from bandleader Glenn have been amazing, and I have to think we’ll play at least a couple at this show including at least one debut.
(f) Did I mention free?
Mark your calendars!