I feel the need to post without having anything to post about.
I’m so frustrated with the state of things. I need something to change.
Perhaps you know the feeling? It’s like the movie Groundhog Day. Even saying that evokes the feeling of repetition, because I’ve said it before.
My energy level is at an all-time low. I’m […]

In which, JR ponders the dichotomy between a modern human being’s sense of entitlement and the more basic and primal survival instinct that all sentient beings possess.

Lately, I’ve noticed that I view a lot of the situations I find myself in, both the mundane and the extraordinary, from two points of view.
The first is […]

In which, JR relates a most peculiar bit of nocturnal hallucinations.

For the past year and a half or so, I’ve routinely had horrible nightmares. Many times, they wake me up in the middle of the night, sometimes on the verge of tears. As a result, I am seldom well-rested.
I’ve sort of trained myself to get […]

In which, JR describes the technology-related things infesting his mind as of late.

The blogosphere (did I really just use that word?) is all abuzz and atwitter about the iPhone. I must say, I was drooling when I saw the MacWorld Expo liveblogging going on yesterday at engadget. I’ve been watching the world of PDA phones […]

How I Would Save the World
by JR Smith

Seriously. It’s the only way.

I feel like I am going to implode. I am not fit for this world.
It’s an odd thing to observe, even though I’m typically my one and only observer. A little thing trips me up, then I handle it incorrectly, and my confidence is shot to hell for the next week. My chest hurts, I […]

Thoughts for 2007:

If at all possible, recede from society even further. Spend more time reading and learning.
Buy a new car. The old Camry has had a good run.
Buy more watches, shoes and pants.
Buy new bedroom furniture.
Buy a bigger, more complicated phone. Preferably a PDA.
Work more, then work less.
Buy a nintendo wii.
Listen to more music.
Watch more […]