In Case You Were Wondering What They Think...

Here is a scan of the "Law Enforcement Code of Ethics." In case you were stopped for Driving While Black, or asked for your ID when you were innocently walking down the street (with a strange haircut). Some of my favorite quotes:

1. I will protect the weak against oppression or intimidation.
2. I will never permit personal feelings to influence my decisions.
3. ... dedicating myself before God to my chose profession... law enforcement

Surrealist Christianity?

This is an old leaflet. It's background is complicated. If you write to me I'll explain it. But I think it's necessary to first appreciate it without prior... er... prejudice.

Japan Necessary or Possible?

I found this on the internet today. I think the comment is wrong. It should read:

JAPAN NO FURTHER DESCRIPTION IS POSSIBLE

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NOW I GET IT!

I'm sure the majority of blog-readers are too young to remember cigarette ads. This one is from the 60s, I think. I didn't really get it at the time. But, recently, I found it on the back of an old LIFE magazine. And NOW I get it. For those on Facebook, click on the title to see the ad. 

(Look at the expressions on their faces. Talk about Facebook(s)!)

OK, I've heard of specialized schools before. I remember the old secretarial schools where they taught shorthand and typing skills to girls out to earn their M.R.S. But sometimes (thankfully for this blog), reality is its own parody. (This ad was in the Utne Reader.)

I've heard of specialty shops... and niche marketing. But this is ridiculous! (Photo taken in Soho, NYC)

OK, I finally feel imperial. I never thought there would be a royal spot in the world that I might someday occupy... but this is America. I guess this means we can all be kings. (Photo taken in a parking lot in New Jersey.)