Quote of the Day July 15, 2009

I’ve walked ‘cross fire, I’ve called down rain. One kills guilt, the other kills pain.

I don’t know the author for sure, but it’s not mine.   Couldn’t we all do with less guilt, less pain? Things have actually been much better now that I’m out of Lubbock.  Been wondering lately, is not achieving one’s full potential a sin? Or worse, is this it (i.e. the best I can do)? I’ve been feeling weak (character-wise) and lonely, tired and lazy.  Like I should be studying harder, like my performance would be more impressive if I was, but I just can motivate myself to do the work.  Oh well. I’m a pretty high-class slacker. Guess I should learn to quit whining and suck it up.

Under God ≠ Under Christ January 23, 2009

The U.S. is not a ‘Christian nation’ – International Herald Tribune

An editorial written by respected historian Jon Meacham, this is worthwhile reading for all Americans.  He cites interesting quotes from our founding fathers that clearly support the idea of tolerance for Muslims, Hindus, Jews, Pantheic Greeks, and Christians in concrete (not abstract) terms.

To hear the man speak about his recent book and our newest president, see here:

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He probably wasn’t much fun at holiday parties. December 16, 2008

“God is dead.” –Friedrich Nietzsche

“Everything unconditional belongs in pathology.”–Nietzche again.

“Don’t be a Debbie Downer!“–Corinne Ulrich

Although Fred certainly is thought provoking from a philosophical and social perspective, Corinne’s practicality wins me over every time.

May the tidings and trappings of the Season bring you warmth.

(and Merry Christmas, C)