2008년 2월 28일 목요일

[왕을 원한 개구리/The Frogs Desiring a King] - 뼈저리게 실감나는 이솝우화

이대통령과 아이들?을 보며 어렸을때 읽었던 이솝우화중 하나가 새삼  생각이 났다.

나무토막 왕을 무능력함을 지탄하며 나보내고,개구리 연못에는 경제인출신 황새 왕이 옹립?이 되었다.

결과가 기대되네....

 

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옛날에 경치 좋은 호수에 몇 마리의 개구리가 모여 살고 있었습니다.

그들은 여럿이 매우 잘 살고 있었는데,
그래도 위에 서서 그들을 다스려 주는 왕이 있었으면 지금 보다도 더 한층 행복하리라고 생각하게 되었습니다.

그래서 그들은 수호신인 주피터에게 사신을 보내어 왕을 내려보내도록 탄원을 했습니다.

그러자 주피터는 개구리들의 어리석음을 웃었습니다.
왜냐하면 주피터는 개구리들은 지금대로 사는 편이 보다 행복하고 살기가 더 좋은 것을 알고 있었기 때문입니다.
그러나 주피터는 "자아 그럼 왕을 가져가거라"하고 물 속으로 큰 나무토막 한 개를 던져 주었습니다.

나무토막이 철썩하고 떨어지자 개구리들은 무서워서 모두 진흙 속으로 깊이 숨었습니다.

잠시 후 그중 제일 용감한 개구리가 임금님을 좀 보려고 머리를 내밀어 보니,
나무토막이 물 위에 고요히 떠 있었습니다.
그러는 동안에 다른 개구리들도 모두 숨었던 데서 나와서, 벌벌 떨면서 그 위대한 임금님을 우러러보았습니다.

나무토막이 움직이지 않기 때문에,
개구리들은 그 주위를 헤엄쳐 돌아다니다가 드디어는 하나씩 그 위에 올라탔습니다.

"이건 왕이 아니다"하고 한 영리한 개구리가 말했습니다.
"그것은 미욱한 나무토막에 지나지 않는다."

그래서 개구리들은 또다시 사자를 주피터에게 보내서 자기들을 지배할 힘이 있는 왕을 내려 보내달라고 애걸을 했습니다.

주피터는 어리석은 개구리들에게 재차 시끄러움을 당하는 것을 좋아하지 않았지만 그래도 이번에는 황새를 보내면서 말했습니다.
"자아 이번에는 너희들을 지배하여 줄 것이다."

개구리들은 황새가 장엄한 보조로 호수로 걸어오는 것을 보고 개구리들은 반가워했습니다.

"야아"하고 개구리들은 말했습니다.
"저거 봐요 당당한 저 풍채를, 머리를 높이 쳐들은 저 모습을" 이건 참 정말 임금님이다! 저 분더러 우리를 지배해 달래자, 하면서 개구리들은 기뻐 날뛰며 그를 마중 나갔습니다.

그러나 새 왕이 가까이 오자, 그는 머물러 서서,
기다란 목을 내밀어 개구리의 두목을 잡아서 한 입에 삼켜버렸습니다.

"이것 참 큰일났구나!" 하고 개구리들은 외치며 겁이 나서 물러서기 시작했습니다.
그러나 다리가 긴 황새는 손쉽게 물가까지 쫓아와서 재빠르게 개구리들을 능큼 능큼 집어먹었습니다.

아아 만족하고 있었다면 좋았을 것을,
하고 가장 늙은 개구리가 후회했습니다.
그는 "만족"이란 말을 하려는데 그 말이 떨어지기 전에 먹혀버렸습니다.

개구리들은 울면서 주피터에게 살려달라고 애걸했으나,
주피터는 절대로 들어주지 않았습니다.
황새 왕은 날마다 조반 점심 저녁밥으로 개구리들을 먹었기 때문에, 얼마 안되어 호수에는 개구리라곤 한 마리도 남아 있지 않았습니다.

 

The Frogs Desiring a King

The Frogs were living as happy as could be in a marshy swamp that just suited them; they went splashing about caring for nobody and nobody troubling with them. But some of them thought that this was not right, that they should have a king and a proper constitution, so they determined to send up a petition to Jove to give them what they wanted. "Mighty Jove," they cried, "send unto us a king that will rule over us and keep us in order." Jove laughed at their croaking, and threw down into the swamp a huge Log, which came downrplashto the swamp. The Frogs were frightened out of their lives by the commotion made in their midst, and all rushed to the bank to look at the horrible monster; but after a time, seeing that it did not move, one or two of the boldest of them ventured out towards the Log, and even dared to touch it; still it did not move. Then the greatest hero of the Frogs jumped upon the Log and commenced dancing up and down upon it, thereupon all the Frogs came and did the same; and for some time the Frogs went about their business every day without taking the slightest notice of their new King Log lying in their midst. But this did not suit them, so they sent another petition to Jove, and said to him, "We want a real king; one that will really rule over us." Now this made Jove angry, so he sent among them a big Stork that soon set to work gobbling them all up. Then the Frogs repented when too late.

Better no rule than cruel rule.

2008년 2월 17일 일요일

기분 좋은...

http://factory.blog.naver.com/skin/Detail.nhn?itemSeq=2049780

 

 

우웅~~ *^o^*

 

이런것은 처음 참여해보는데...

인기있는 디자인 4개 중에 포함되서 기분이 up!up!

근데 관리자님이 라벨에 오타를...-.-;;

 

 

2008년 2월 16일 토요일

I'm so sick - Flyleaf


출처: fldzm



Flyleaf.. 책의 맨앞장이라는 뜻이란다.

노래제목은?

마이 아파. 
I'm so sick..
ㅋㅋㅋ

 



이 포스트를.. 파일로 저장 수정 삭제

2008년 2월 13일 수요일

Strict machine-Goldfrapp-[Xcanvas광고음악]

goldfrapp-strict machine

 

 

 
     

Goldfrapp is a Mercury Music Prize nominated English electronica duo
formed in 1999. The band consists of lead singer Alison Goldfrapp
and multi-instrumentalist Will Gregory.
Signed to Mute Records in 1999, Goldfrapp is renowned for their pioneering
electronics, crystalline vocals, visual theatrics and glam-sex decadence.
The duo released their debut album, Felt Mountain, in the winter of 2000 to
much acclaim. The album was nominated for the Mercury Music Prize the
following year and produced two minor successful singles in the UK. The duo
released their second Brit Award-nominated album Black Cherry at the
beginning of 2003, reaching number nineteen on the UK album chart. Black
Cherry saw the duo's sound move in a different direction, from chilled out
electronica to glam rock dance music. The album produced four top fifty
singles and brought Goldfrapp success on the Billboard dance charts in
the United States. Following the critical and commercial success of Black
Cherry, the duo released their third album Supernature in the summer of
2005 to great success, peaking at number two in the UK and achieving
platinum status, becoming Goldfrapp's most successful commercial release
to date.
Goldfrapp's third album Supernature was released in August 2005, and it
carried the duo's sound further in the direction taken with Black Cherry.
The album features many disco and glam rock influences such as Donna
Summer and T. Rex. Like the duo's previous albums, Supernature received
positive reviews from the critics (one stating Goldfrapp herself was the
"perfect popstar"), and it was their first major commercial success, selling
over 50,000 copies in its first week sales in the UK and reaching number
two on the albums chart. The album produced Goldfrapp's first top five
single "Ooh La La", which received widespread airplay. It was also a dance
club success, and it topped the UK and U.S. dance charts. It achieved
minor success in Australia, where it reached number thirty-five. "Number 1",
a love song based around a bass arrangement, was another top ten single;
it also became Goldfrapp's first major North American success: "Number 1"
reached number seven in Canada (where it topped the dance chart) and
number eight on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Singles Sales. The third single
"Ride a White Horse" reached the UK top-twenty. "Fly Me Away" was released
as Supernature's fourth and final single, it received mixed reviews and charted
at number twenty-six in the United Kingdom.
Goldfrapp performed sold-out shows at the Nokia Theater in New York City
on December 5, 2005 and the Wiltern Theater in Los Angeles on March 11,
2006, which have been their biggest North American appearances to date.
They also appeared on the U.S. variety programs The Tonight Show with Jay
Leno on March 13, 2006 and The Late Show with David Letterman on May
17, 2006. The licensing community continued to develop an interest in
"Ooh La La", which made an appearance in a Diet Coke advertisement.
"Ooh La La" also received considerable airtime on Turner Classic Movies
during the month of June, 2006 as a re-worked video which featured clips
of leading ladies from Hollywood's Golden Age. Other songs from Supernature
were also featured on television programs, including Bones, Grey's Anatomy,
NCIS and The Sopranos.
In the spring of 2006 there was a widespread rumor that Goldfrapp had been
signed to perform the theme song for the upcoming James Bond film, Casino
Royale, and the band reportedly indicated this at a concert. Ultimately this
rumor was proven false on July 25, 2006 when Chris Cornell was named as
the theme's performer.
Goldfrapp remixed The Flaming Lips track "The W.A.N.D", which was released
on July 17th.
The band released a limited edition 7" picture disc titled Satin Boys, Flaming
Chic on September 4th. The A-side featured a new remix of the track "Satin
Chic" by The Flaming Lips, while the B-side includes Goldfrapp's cover of
"Boys Will Be Boys". The tracks are also available for digital download.
As of August 2006, the song "Strict Machine" has been used for television
commercials for the new Verizon Wireless phone "Chocolate," in commercials
for the F/X series Nip/Tuck and over the closing credits of the HBO series
Big Love.
According to their official website, Goldfrapp is to release a remix album,
titled We Are Glitter on October 17, 2006 in the USA. Whether it will be
released anywhere else in the world has yet to be announced. To celebrate
the album's release, Goldfrapp will be performing at Roseland Ballroom in
New York City on October 18. This is their only planned show for the remainder
of 2006.

 

 

 

 

I get high on a buzz
Then a rush when I'm plugged in you
I connect
When I'm flush
You get love when told what to do

Wonderful electric
Wonderful electric
Wonderful electric
Cover me in you

I'm in love, I'm in love
I'm in love with a strict machine

I'm in love, I'm in love
I'm in love with a strict machine

When you send me a pulse
Feel a wave of new love
Through me
I'm dressed in white noise
You know just what I want
So please

Wonderful electric
Wonderful electric
Wonderful electric
Cover me in you

I'm in love, I'm in love
I'm in love with a strict machine

I'm in love, I'm in love
I'm in love with a strict machine

 

 

 

 

 

2008년 2월 10일 일요일

Strawberry Sandwiches

Strawberry Sandwiches

 
Makes: 9 sandwiches
 
Ingredients
  • 1  quart strawberry frozen yogurt, softened
  • 18  chocolate wafer cookies
  • Pink icing color
  • Royal Icing:
  • 2  cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1  tablespoon powdered egg whites
  • 3  tablespoons water

 

Directions

 

1. Evenly spread yogurt into a 9" square baking pan lined with plastic warp. Freeze 45 minutes.

 

2. Meanwhile, prepare Royal Icing: In a bowl, with mixer on low, combine confectioners' sugar, powdered egg whites, and water. Increase speed to high, and beat until stiff peaks form. Tint half with pink icing color. Place icings in plastic resealable bags. Snip off one small corner of each bag, and pipe valentine decorations onto 9 wafer cookies. Let dry.

 

3. Using a 2-1/2" round cookie cutter, cut out 9 circles from the yogurt. Place each circle onto an undecorated wafer cookie, and top with a decorated wafer. Place sanwiches in freezer until ready to serve.

 

 

 

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맛있겠다. 만드는 법도 간단하네 훗..

 

 

 

 

 

 

이별이 슬픈 건...






이별이 슬픈 건
헤어짐의 순간이 아닌
그 뒤에 찾아올
혼자만의 시간 때문이다.


이별이 두려운 건
영영 남이 된다는 것이 아닌
그 너머에 깃든
그 사람의 여운 때문이다.


이별이 괴로운 건
한사람을 볼 수 없음이 아닌
온통 하나뿐인
그 사람에 대한 기억 때문이다.


이별이 참기 어려운 건
한 사람을 그리워해야 함이 아닌
한번도 해보지 않았던
그 사람을 지워야 함 때문이다.


이별이 아쉬운 건
한 사람을 곁에 둘 수 없음이 아닌
다시는 그 사람을 볼 수 없음 때문이다.

이별이 후회스런운 건
한 사람을 떠나 보내서가 아닌
그 사람을 너무도 사랑했음 때문이다.

이별이 가슴아픈 건
사랑이 깨져버림이 아닌

한 사람을 두고 두고
조금씩 잊어야 함 때문이다