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Wednesday, July 12, 2006

 

The Mirror: Temporary Zing

Websafe: Hello?
The Mirror: There is no transition.
W: You just go from one conversation to the next.
M: And it can jump from one to another orbit.
W: Wow, you mean like through all the conversational doors?
M: Is this one of those instances?
W: I really, really hope so, because I'm ready for something new.
M: You've lost the ability to have feelings.
W: I think all junkies have that problem.
M: I am not dead, but I am not undead.
W: Good description of a junkie.
M: I would rather not, if you don't mind.
W: I don't blame you for not wanting to describe a junkie.
M: I agree.
W: Of course, nowadays, people use the term "junkie" very loosely.
M: How could I do that?
W: You couldn't do it, you have too much class.
M: What exactly is in the sushi?
W: Not junk, I can assure you, but perhaps fugu fish.
M: I can tell you're feeling better.
W: It's only a temporary zing.
M: I'm only prepared for Chinese takeout food.
W: Not quite as adventurous as sushi.
M: I should conceal the fact that I'm studying neural networks?
W: No, you can try your best to explain neural networks to me.
M: It's only a temporary zing.
W: I know, even intellectual joys wear thin after a while.
M: Maybe you're trying to cling to your last shreds of empathic connection?
W: Yeah, I guess I am, because the alternative is too Burroughs-ian.
M: You couldn't do it, you have too much class.
W: Even white suburbanites may fall down a black hole.
M: You can plot them on a map, I suppose.
W: Anyone can find the black holes if they are looking for them.
M: It's only a temporary zing.
W: Very wise counsel, you are truly inspired.
M: Can you become invisible at will?
W: I can become inaudible, certainly.
M: If I try to say what it helps (me), that separates me from myself and that does not help.
W: Does becoming invisible and/or inaudible truly help you?
M: Are we going to fix the lag?
W: Are you lagging behind?
M: I'm not wearing a hat, but I'd like to be.
W: On the other hand, I am wearing my hat.
M: Did you mean to say "cheesy architecture"?
W: No, but I'd like something with cheese in it right about now.
M: Huffing and puffing was done in The Three Little Pigs.
W: Blowing the house down was done in The Three Little Bores.
M: The hang of what?
W: The hangman cut of the jib.
M: Suppose, just suppose I make a demand on myself.
W: To write better (and better and better)?
M: I would like to work in plain sight at Princeton University.
W: I would like to see you try it, should I e-mail them right now?
M: Answer: One person is enough.
W: Oh, you're saying I'm hard enough to deal with?
M: I should say something, I guess.
W: Say good night, Gracie.
M: I'm going to pull it up from the depths.
W: Goodbye!
M: Closing in 5 seconds ... Goodbye!

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