tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2276911630325008276.post5753997635671967018..comments2024-03-23T08:42:52.963-05:00Comments on Wait! I Have a Blog?!: Maxwell's Silver HammerKathleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06559881249054540947noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2276911630325008276.post-80517284511585521962011-03-17T22:34:01.586-05:002011-03-17T22:34:01.586-05:00See the article at http://www.spinner.co.nz/nation...See the article at http://www.spinner.co.nz/national/entertainment/15/23-maxwell-edison-released-from-prison.html<br /><br />O.K. There wasn't really a "Maxwell Edison" murderer, though it became part of the "Paul is dead" rumors in '69. Still, it's a quirky song - Lennon disliked it so he refused to be part of the recording and Harrison thought it was "fruity", but that they did a good job on it. It took over three days to get it to the point McCartney was satisfied, and caused a good deal of friction within the band, which was on the verge of finally breaking up. Silver hammer, indeed. <br />Of course, THE BEATLES were not exactly adverse to the grisly - witness "A Day In The Life", "Run For Your Life", "Rocky Racoon", "Bungalow Bill" and other tunes. Still, McCartney was trying to make a comic point about resloving those sudden events in life which might displease, not espousing violence as an acceptable solution, per se, but noting that even bizarre behavior can win over fans. "MAXWELL MUST GO FREE!"<br />I think I would agree with your father, any ethical system that denies someone's choice is neither fair nor just, hence it is an unethical system. As to your (future?) relation, Capt. James T Kirk, he always considered other choises because... he... paused before... daring to reach any conclusions. This might have been due to his inate leadership skills as a commander, or his basic humanity in the midst of unfamiliar (even alien) cultural surroundings. Such a Mensch! <br />As for Dexter, well, mass murder is a choice as well isn't it? Thankfully, it's not for everybody, and most reject that as a lifestyle option.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15869682652788920884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2276911630325008276.post-63628224099553106862011-03-17T18:26:02.916-05:002011-03-17T18:26:02.916-05:00As a science guy, I always liked that Maxwell Edis...As a science guy, I always liked that Maxwell Edison came from Thomas Edison and James Clerk Maxwell.Along These Lines ...https://www.blogger.com/profile/11227702789184973335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2276911630325008276.post-65866591574425188792011-03-17T16:21:20.913-05:002011-03-17T16:21:20.913-05:00Kathleen, love your journey through Dexter and als...Kathleen, love your journey through Dexter and also your support of the actor. I think you really must be my "sister from a different mister" (how my students translate "brother from a different mother"). In any case, I feel connected.Sandy Longhornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04735445958970512617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2276911630325008276.post-48537704680592156682011-03-17T16:09:35.627-05:002011-03-17T16:09:35.627-05:00*We are hooked.*We are hooked.Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06559881249054540947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2276911630325008276.post-40293878947856381222011-03-17T16:09:00.900-05:002011-03-17T16:09:00.900-05:00Nancy, plus that constant ticking. (For a while I ...Nancy, plus that constant ticking. (For a while I think my son had Jack's ringtone on his phone.)<br /><br />Sandy, I was afraid to watch Dexter, too, but then not so afraid, but then, yuk, but then OK. Now are hooked and want to see how he works it out, and we want to support the actor, who was so ill.Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06559881249054540947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2276911630325008276.post-3319865887058477532011-03-17T16:05:06.542-05:002011-03-17T16:05:06.542-05:00Lovely post with great suggestions. We already pr...Lovely post with great suggestions. We already practice energy conservation at the house of the Kangaroo, but I bet we could do more.<br /><br />Also, my husband is fascinated by Dexter's choices, too. I am too-faint-hearted to watch.Sandy Longhornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04735445958970512617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2276911630325008276.post-23556917662204862582011-03-17T15:52:01.773-05:002011-03-17T15:52:01.773-05:00i, too, stopped watching 24. it was exhausting. ev...i, too, stopped watching 24. it was exhausting. every turn and something huge happened. i felt no reason to keep up with all the calamity.Nancy Devinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10895934793253274506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2276911630325008276.post-55454372747138081752011-03-17T09:41:37.027-05:002011-03-17T09:41:37.027-05:00Beam me up, Scotty!
And, by "boss, I mean bo...Beam me up, Scotty!<br /><br />And, by "boss, I mean boss, tyrant, or governor, etc.<br /><br />You are welcome, nene, and thank you.Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06559881249054540947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2276911630325008276.post-75547770981791659792011-03-17T08:03:23.451-05:002011-03-17T08:03:23.451-05:00Let's see...Hmmm? Captain Kirk>>>>...Let's see...Hmmm? Captain Kirk>>>>>Kathleen Kirk ??????? Someone has been 'transported'?<br /><br />"Choice" is the one thing except for our bodies that we, in the 'free' world, own!<br /><br />PS: To reiterate what I said in you previous blog 'Cloud at Last', Thanks for the introduction to The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barbery and also good luck on your possible new direction at teaching.Marcoantonio Arellano (Nene)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10713672589582754484noreply@blogger.com