December 2010
13 posts
Shame and Respect
There are times when I think things, or even just remember things that I used to think of which I am ashamed.
(As I reread that sentence my mind instantly jumped to something sexual, because I was brought up in a sexually deprived environment, in which sex or desire was something always to be ashamed of, but I assure you, these thoughts do not concern that. Modern television and the secular world...
My favorite deity is Santa.
Often around Christmas there are lots of writings about how we have made Santa into a god of sorts. Kids send their wishes to him (or pray), the kids have to be good to get the reward (righteous-heaven) and believing in him is largely about faith even though the odds are against the philosophy. Usually these writings are cynical. They can be cynical in the vein of protecting Christmas from what...
WatchThe melodies are like 87%why I’m friends with them.
friends
Hugs??
Why, are you drunk?
....or because it's Christmas.
Oh, must be that too.
I miss you guys.
Sometimes I am so surprised by how much I am overcome with my love and missing for friends and family from previous parts of my life.
I’m a big believer in destiny. If someone is not currently in my life, I truly believe it is for a reason, if nothing other than to remind this fiercely independent person that I need and enjoy people.
I’m in the middle of a wave of longing now for...
sunrise #357
solsticetosolsticetosolstice:
When I woke, it was already snowing.
Sometimes I visualize lines or strings connecting me (usually by the brain, every once in a while by the heart) to other things. Stars, people, exits, flowers, cars, outer corners. Tried it with snowflakes.
I love your string visualization.
WEGACE: White Elephant Give an Alpaca for...
About six weeks ago, my friends and were in a Bible class one Wednesday night and someone told us about World Vision’s gift catalog; through which you can purchase small farm animals, small business loans, job training, and school supplies for third world nations. I somewhat jokingly suggested that our annual gift exchange should be through that catalog. We would purchase items from this and...
I wish I could travel the world for $418.... →
Time
Me: George Washington was the very first president who lived a long time ago.
Kid: Was it like in the year 2000 or something?
