Potential thesis:
The oral tradition gives the past a place in the present by relating the collective knowledge of past generations to contemporary society. It facilitates social evolution through its frequent adaptation, and printed and electronic documentation has proven to aid the oral tradition in this endeavor rather than undermine its progress.
I find it hard to believe that the oral tradition is not aided by modern technology. I see it as fulfilling the same purpose that is always has. Each book, although it cannot talk back in as intimate a forum as a personal conversation, stands simply as a statement in the collective, global conversation. The only change that has taken place to the oral tradition since the invention of the alphabet is the expansion of the oral tradition’s forum. The oral tradition has always stood as the collective knowledge of all generations, for the benefit of the current society. It still does, except assertions, opinions, and convictions can be referenced instantaneously through printed or electronic media and are available to those outside the earshot of Socrates’s soapbox.
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Smoke and Mirrors
I chose beaches and lifeguard towers along the coast of San Clemente, Dana Point, Laguna Beach, and Sunset Beach where I work in the summer as my memory theater for three reasons. I can recall them without effort, I have had many memorable experiences at each to relate objects to, and the theater is arranged linearly, so I will no skip over any item. I alphabetized my list of failed banks mostly to become familiar with the names. I also thought at the time that the order would aid me if I forgot the name of any particular bank (this was before I realized the effectiveness of the system).
I started at the southernmost landmark and worked my way north.
I began with Alpha Bank & Trust at the San Onofre power plant, and associated “Alpha” with nuclear radiation.
Next Ameribank is at Old Man’s beach and people are having a 4th of July BBQ at the fire pits there.
AmTrade International is at Lower Trestles because the Amtrac train travels along that beach.
ANB Financial is at Upper Trestles and I can see several snooty executives congregating and not belonging at the beach in any way.
The Bank of Ephraim is at Cottons Point, because there is a painting in a doughnut shop of a wave at Cottons breaking in an a-frame.
The Bank of Honolulu is at Califea because the crowds are like Wikiki in the summer.
Bank of Sierra Blanca is at T-Street, because a road near that beach is named after Junipero Serra.
Connecticut Bank of Commerce is on the San Clemente Pier because the restaurant on the pier is a symbol of commerce.
The Dollar Savings bank is at North Beach, where parking is free.
Douglas National Bank is in the Capo 2 lifeguard tower, and I can see a guard named Douglas working there.
Downey Savings and Loan is in Capo 1, because the window in that tower is always filthy and Downey is a cleaning product.
First Alliance Bank & Trust Company is at Doheney Beach, because that is where I first remember learning to surf.
First Georgia Community Bank is in Dana Point Harbor, and I can see tourists from Georgia standing by the tower.
First Heritage Bank is at Killer Dana Cove, a place of heritage for Dana Point.
First Integrity Bank is at the SC6 tower for no apparent reason.
First National Bank of Nevada is at the DS3 tower, and I remember having a conversation with a guard there about Lake Mead, in Nevada.
First Priority Bank is in DS2 because rookie guards work that tower and we have to remind them of their priorities.
I can see someone named Franklin standing in DS1 for Franklin Bank.
SC4 flys an American flag for Freedom Bank.
Guaranty National Bank of Tallahassee is at SC3, and I can see a friend trying to say that 5 times fast.
Hamilton Bank is at SC2 because it is near the Ritz Carlton and I can see someone named Hamilton staying there.
Hume Bank is at SC1 because we had a drowning two years ago and it reminds us of the word.
IndyMac Bank is at Heroines Beach and I see a Heroine who lost all her money tearing her hair.
Integrity Bank is in Three Arch Bay because the people that live there seem to have integrity.
Main Street Bank is in the next cove over and someone is there singing “Down on Main Street.”
Meridian Bank is at 9th Street Beach and I can see a compass rose, for some reason this reminds me of the prime meridian.
Metropolitan Savings Bank is at 10th Street Beach because it is always crowded.
Miami Valley Bank is at Tortuava because it is a wealthy private community and I assume there are a lot of those in Miami.
National State Bank of Metropolis is at Tablerock and I met a man there one time that was needlessly complecated, like the name of this bank.
Net 1st National Bank is at West Street and I see someone with a net.
Netbank is at Camels Point and is a continuation of the last one.
New Century Bank is at Aliso 3, because it is in a new cove.
Nextbank is the next bank in the order, so it is at Aliso 2.
Oakwood Deposit Bank Company is at Aliso 3 and someone walked there from the lumberyard.
PFF Bank and Trust is at Treasure Island Beach, ironically.
Plaski Savings Bank is at the Ebay 2 tower and I can see my friend named Polowski sitting there.
Reliance Bank is at the unit 5722’s tower because the other two towers at that beach rely on him.
Security Pacific Bank is at Ebay 1 because they keep their own area of the Pacific secure.
Silver State Bank is at River Jetties because the tower is right next to the State Lifeguards’ beaches.
Sinclair National Bank is in Sunset 5 tower and the guard is reading The Jungle.
Southern Pacific Bank is in Sunset 10 and the railroad is running under the tower.
Superior Bank is in Sunset 15, and it is taller than the others.
The Bank of Alamo is in Sunset 21 and is getting shot at.
The Colombian Bank and Trust is in Sunset 26 and the druglords are shooting at the Alamo.
The Community Bank is the unit 5711 and the operator is a nice person that seems to know everyone.
The Farmer’s Bank of Cheneyville is 5712, driven by Dick Cheney with a Stetson hat on.
The First National bank of Blanchardville is a long name that can barely fit the 5721 because it is a small Jeep.
The Malta National Bank is in 5731 and is driven by an operator that would appreciate such a play on words.
The Universal Federal Savings Bank is Miss Universe driving 5732.
Washington Mutual Bank is 5741, and I can remember it because it is the last one.
I started at the southernmost landmark and worked my way north.
I began with Alpha Bank & Trust at the San Onofre power plant, and associated “Alpha” with nuclear radiation.
Next Ameribank is at Old Man’s beach and people are having a 4th of July BBQ at the fire pits there.
AmTrade International is at Lower Trestles because the Amtrac train travels along that beach.
ANB Financial is at Upper Trestles and I can see several snooty executives congregating and not belonging at the beach in any way.
The Bank of Ephraim is at Cottons Point, because there is a painting in a doughnut shop of a wave at Cottons breaking in an a-frame.
The Bank of Honolulu is at Califea because the crowds are like Wikiki in the summer.
Bank of Sierra Blanca is at T-Street, because a road near that beach is named after Junipero Serra.
Connecticut Bank of Commerce is on the San Clemente Pier because the restaurant on the pier is a symbol of commerce.
The Dollar Savings bank is at North Beach, where parking is free.
Douglas National Bank is in the Capo 2 lifeguard tower, and I can see a guard named Douglas working there.
Downey Savings and Loan is in Capo 1, because the window in that tower is always filthy and Downey is a cleaning product.
First Alliance Bank & Trust Company is at Doheney Beach, because that is where I first remember learning to surf.
First Georgia Community Bank is in Dana Point Harbor, and I can see tourists from Georgia standing by the tower.
First Heritage Bank is at Killer Dana Cove, a place of heritage for Dana Point.
First Integrity Bank is at the SC6 tower for no apparent reason.
First National Bank of Nevada is at the DS3 tower, and I remember having a conversation with a guard there about Lake Mead, in Nevada.
First Priority Bank is in DS2 because rookie guards work that tower and we have to remind them of their priorities.
I can see someone named Franklin standing in DS1 for Franklin Bank.
SC4 flys an American flag for Freedom Bank.
Guaranty National Bank of Tallahassee is at SC3, and I can see a friend trying to say that 5 times fast.
Hamilton Bank is at SC2 because it is near the Ritz Carlton and I can see someone named Hamilton staying there.
Hume Bank is at SC1 because we had a drowning two years ago and it reminds us of the word.
IndyMac Bank is at Heroines Beach and I see a Heroine who lost all her money tearing her hair.
Integrity Bank is in Three Arch Bay because the people that live there seem to have integrity.
Main Street Bank is in the next cove over and someone is there singing “Down on Main Street.”
Meridian Bank is at 9th Street Beach and I can see a compass rose, for some reason this reminds me of the prime meridian.
Metropolitan Savings Bank is at 10th Street Beach because it is always crowded.
Miami Valley Bank is at Tortuava because it is a wealthy private community and I assume there are a lot of those in Miami.
National State Bank of Metropolis is at Tablerock and I met a man there one time that was needlessly complecated, like the name of this bank.
Net 1st National Bank is at West Street and I see someone with a net.
Netbank is at Camels Point and is a continuation of the last one.
New Century Bank is at Aliso 3, because it is in a new cove.
Nextbank is the next bank in the order, so it is at Aliso 2.
Oakwood Deposit Bank Company is at Aliso 3 and someone walked there from the lumberyard.
PFF Bank and Trust is at Treasure Island Beach, ironically.
Plaski Savings Bank is at the Ebay 2 tower and I can see my friend named Polowski sitting there.
Reliance Bank is at the unit 5722’s tower because the other two towers at that beach rely on him.
Security Pacific Bank is at Ebay 1 because they keep their own area of the Pacific secure.
Silver State Bank is at River Jetties because the tower is right next to the State Lifeguards’ beaches.
Sinclair National Bank is in Sunset 5 tower and the guard is reading The Jungle.
Southern Pacific Bank is in Sunset 10 and the railroad is running under the tower.
Superior Bank is in Sunset 15, and it is taller than the others.
The Bank of Alamo is in Sunset 21 and is getting shot at.
The Colombian Bank and Trust is in Sunset 26 and the druglords are shooting at the Alamo.
The Community Bank is the unit 5711 and the operator is a nice person that seems to know everyone.
The Farmer’s Bank of Cheneyville is 5712, driven by Dick Cheney with a Stetson hat on.
The First National bank of Blanchardville is a long name that can barely fit the 5721 because it is a small Jeep.
The Malta National Bank is in 5731 and is driven by an operator that would appreciate such a play on words.
The Universal Federal Savings Bank is Miss Universe driving 5732.
Washington Mutual Bank is 5741, and I can remember it because it is the last one.
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