A writer who guesses his way to the truth and dispels it with a tempest of words.

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"More dear than all my bosom knows, O thou
Whose 'lips are sealed' and will not disavow!"
So sang the blithe reporter-man as grew
Beneath his hand the leg-long "interview."
—Barson Maith
(also: report)
(also: The Devil's Dictionary)

that part of eternity dividing the domain of disappointment from the realm of hope.

a two-week-long suicide threat

(v.) stepping outside one's familiar reality, using nothing but your own half-blind, bootstrapped wits.
https://slatestarcodex.com/2015/04/21/universal-love-said-the-cactus-person/

(also: humility)
(also: the fool)

(n.) a great big pretty boat with sails and navigation tools and a cargo hold and cabins where unspeakable things happen.

There is an art, or, rather, a knack to flying.

The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss.

Pick a nice day and try it.


The first part is easy:

All it requires is simply the ability to throw yourself forward with all your weight, and the willingness not to mind that it's going to hurt.
That is, it's going to hurt if you fail to miss the ground.
Most people fall to miss the ground, and if they are really trying properly, the likelihood is that they will fail to miss it fairly hard.
Clearly, it is the second part, the missing, which presents the difficulties.
One problem is that you have to miss the ground accidentally. It's no good deliberately intending to miss the ground because you won't. You have to have your attention suddenly distracted by something else when you're halfway there, so that you are no longer thinking about falling, or about the ground, or about how much it's going to hurt if you fail to miss it.

It is notoriously difficult to prize your attention away from these three things during the split second you have at your disposal. Hence most people's failure, and their eventual disillusionment with this exhilarating and spectacular sport.

If, however, you are lucky enough to have your attention momentarily distracted at the crucial moment by, say, a gorgeous pair of legs (tentacles, pseudopodia, according to phyllum and/or personal inclination) or a bomb going off in your vicinity, or by suddenly spotting an extremely rare species of beetle crawling along a nearby twig, then in your astonishment you will miss the ground completely and remain bobbing just a few inches above it in what might seem to be a slightly foolish manner.

This is a moment for superb and delicate concentration.
Bob and float, bob and float.


Ignore all considerations of your own weight and simply let yourself waft higher.
Do not listen to what anybody says to you at this point because they are unlikely to say anything helpful.
They are most likely to say something along the lines of "Good God, you can't possibly be flying!"
It is vitally important not to believe them or they will suddenly be right.
Waft higher and higher.
Try a few swoops, gentle ones at first, then drift above the treetops breathing regularly.
DO NOT WAVE AT ANYBODY.
When you have done this a few times you will find the moment of distraction rapidly becomes easier and easier to achieve.

(also: boeing)
(also: airbus)

(n.) when the flesh is (sometimes inconveniently) willing, though the spirit may or may not be

All men are assured the first death, which is otherwise known as sleep, and then judgement. The second death is when The Lord no longer thinks of you and casts you into the fiery hell.

not weighed-down, those sheeple

When you are above

(also: health tourism)
Medical tourism is a rapidly growing industry that combines two of our favorite things: travel and healthcare. People from all over the world are seeking medical treatments abroad and the trend shows no signs of slowing down.

Why medical tourism? For starters, the cost of medical procedures can be significantly lower in other countries making it an attractive option for those who are looking to save money on their medical expenses. In addition, many countries offer cutting-edge medical treatments and technologies that may not be available in your home country.

So what's it like to be a medical tourist? Imagine hopping on a plane passport in hand and traveling to a foreign land in search of medical treatment. You might visit a modern hospital in a bustling city complete with world-class facilities and state-of-the-art technology. Or you might venture to a remote tropical location where you can recover in peace and tranquility.

Either way, the experience of medical tourism is often a unique blend of adventure, exploration, and healing. You will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in a new culture try new foods and make new friends. You may even discover a hidden talent for haggling at the local market or find that you have a knack for navigating public transportation.

Of course, medical tourism is not without its challenges. You may face language barriers, cultural differences and the stress of being in a foreign country without the support of your friends and family. However, with proper research and planning, these challenges can be overcome and you can have a truly rewarding experience.

So why not give medical tourism a try? Whether you're seeking medical treatment or simply looking for a new adventure, it just might be the trip of a lifetime. And who knows? You might even come back feeling better than ever.

The most common destinations.

Medical Tourism in India
Medical Tourism in Mexico
Medical Tourism in Thailand
Medical Tourism in Malaysia
Medical Tourism in Costa Rica
Medical Tourism in Singapore
Medical Tourism in Turkey
Medical Tourism in South Korea
Medical Tourism in Brazil
Medical Tourism in the Czech Republic


The most common applications.

Dental work (e.g. implants, crowns, bridges)
Cosmetic surgery (e.g. facelifts, tummy tucks, breast augmentation)
Eye surgery (e.g. LASIK, cataract removal)
Orthopedic procedures (e.g. joint replacement, spine surgery)
Cardiovascular procedures (e.g. angioplasty, bypass surgery)
Cancer treatment (e.g. chemotherapy, radiation therapy)
Fertility treatments (e.g. IVF, artificial insemination)
Stem cell therapy
Weight loss surgery (e.g. gastric bypass, lap band)
Neurological procedures (e.g. brain surgery, spinal cord stimulation)

a party dude

The common battle cry of the American Hillbilly. It is typically proceeded by a challenge or a wager. Then a display of superiority followed by the death of the challenged. Though it is usually an epic display, the countless lives lost has some officials thinking of banning it.

Acourding to the flat earth community australia is a lie from the government,and anyone from australia is actualy a spy from florida.

(n.) a small island country pretending not to be part of italy. apparently the stronghold of an order of medieval crusader knights, and yet somehow those da vinci code guys never seem to pay it all that much attention

The First Person of the literary Trinity, the Second and Third being Custom and Conventionality. Imbued with a decent reverence for this Holy Triad an industrious writer may hope to produce books that will live as long as the fashion.
(also: The Devil's Dictionary)

(n.) path that isn't straight

(n.) a sensation that follows right after one gets one's hopes up, during which the hopes come crashing down and break into shards of bitter, bitter reality.

A thing that mostly satisfies reformers opposed to reformation.
(also: The Devil's Dictionary)

(n.) a breed of European that combines the culinary pretensions of the french with the fiery passions of the spanish. they were briefly the center of the civilized western world but today are better known for pizza and pasta