Neither of us chose, or anyone else for that matter, to be born on our respective pieces of dirt. ‘sub-human’?

Just for fun. I know you can handle it. ;)

I think it is a matter of context. I drove recklessly 10-15 years ago, now I get on the highway swiftly–every once in a while. Our brains become much less willing to take blind risks after 25, hence the magic insurance rate drop.

This is a bummer man.

Oh, I see. I didn’t want to assume anything. I guess I’m lucky I don’t own either. :)

I truly do appreciate your sentiment, thank you. It’s not easy, but I believe in it, and I am reminded–often enough–that I am making a positive difference in my students’ lives.

I was referencing one of the facets of culture, a culturally strong facet, religion. Even for people who are non-religious/whatever, have a culturally religious influence in their lives. The currency in the US has “In God We Trust” on it, twice a week the High School I teach at recites the pledge of allegience, my…

Agreed. Well stated.

I’m not big on assuming things. I’m a 30yr-old High School teacher, treat me like a student and please be more specific–I would appreciate it. :)

I don’t understand the fedora reference. Will you elucidate please.

It isn’t my only takeaway from this article–but it was put in there by the author, which is why I commented on it. His article is compelling and multifaceted and I enjoyed reading it.

Well written on many levels sir, I enjoyed it; especially the undeveloped brain element. I teach High School students and always mention to the car fans that going fast is fun for their selfish brains, but their brains don’t care about their future selves–it’s just trying to get high.

If we all were in person having this conversation face-to-face, the chances of you saying that to him are nominal.

To become lovingly philosophical–you are your own boss–Iwata San it up! :)

Einhander 2 & 3?

It seems like you live in a world where people don’t exist with enough mental capacity to capitalize their I’s; almost as if your world’s inhabatants don’t consider themselves important.

Don’t bother, it is popular to disregard Nintendo.

Surprising nobody, all Gawker staff fired in liquidation over Hogan court case.

“You didn’t want to spend a few extra bucks to get something built and designed in America, by Americans, to take on the world.” Most people don’t want to do that. His bikes, like HD are too expensive for what you get.

I bet that response leads to truly engaging conversation. You should try it with your boss sometime.