Nov. 10, Tues—Laugh at Yourself

Yes, it's been a while since the last stupid rule. Even dummies need to take a break sometimes. And one of the best lessons to learn when you've retreated into yourself to contemplate life is not to take things so seriously. Including yourself. You could call this the "Joker Rule." Take this Stevie B song for instance. I still like it—that deserves some mockery... and i'm good with that...

Aug. 20, Thurs. - Love One Another

i recently made contact with one of my HS english teachers. in my memory he has become that English Teacher of movie myth, the one that begins to teach lessons of symbolism and understanding, the one that sparks the seed of questioning that leads to greater understanding through investigation. the one that comes to mind years later and makes you think, i'm so glad i was in that class. and i'm reminded now of a powerful thought he put forth back then and sticks to to this day. "love one another*." so simple it's almost stupid to say. so say it to yourself, over and over and over... all day today. then try doing it.

*thanks JL

Aug. 13, Thursday: Solve a simple problem

The one that's been mildly nagging at you, so you've put it off--but you'll have to tend to it eventually. eventually is today. OR, maybe you don't have one of those, pick up the sudoku page in your paper and get going. crosswords work too. challenge yourself (albeit mildly).

Aug. 5 - Wed. - Take a Stand

Maybe you think shirts and shoes shouldn't be required for service. Maybe you think shoelaces are evil and should be replaced with velcro. Maybe you think all Saturdays should be mandatory "commando" days. Stand up for your personal cause. Just keep it stupid.

Aug. 4, Tues. - Make up a new word

Crappy + tacky + ridiculous/fabulous = Craptaculous. A follow up to yesterday's rule, also inspired by a weekend of Rocky movies (specifically installments IV & V) on Spike ...or FX... one of those.

Aug. 3 - Mon - Recognize the hidden gem

Big Dummy spent the weekend watching Rocky movies and realized that amidst the all the greatness and nonsense, one stoic character remained solid, unchanged and true. Tony Burton's "Duke," Apollo's former corner man turned Rocky "go to." Delivering some of the series' greatness lines, like the one here, you gotta recognize. Then take the the next step. "BE" the hidden gem.

July 29, Wed. - Regress

Today's a day for "high fives" and heavy use of the term "jiggy" (or "fresh" or "wicked" or whatever word meant "cool" when you were in high school). Watch Thundercats on youtube, you can find Thundarr the Barbarian there too. Listen to your all your dated music, cuff-roll your jeans... you're getting the picture yeah? All that stupid crap flies today.