Routinely Inspired
Do routines suck the life out of our creativity and limit our sphere of experience, or do they provide a stable balance to it? As a creature of habit I fall into routines rather easily. I might frequent the same cafe for months; arriving at the same time of day, sitting in the same seat, ordering the same food and/or drinks from my own narrow list of options. Certainly routines can quickly become ruts if you’re not careful; a trip to Buenos Aires turned into a six-year stay, where you [...]
Read moreDemanding Retribution
It seems that the religion of brotherly love simply can’t help themselves from yet again letting their actions contradict their preaching. While the Afghan Muslims that stormed the United Nations compound are clearly not firing on all jets, the pastor Terry Jones isn’t either. Why would he (Terry) incite anger from the entire Muslim world [for the actions of a few] with his mock trial? What was the point?
Read moreIs Truth Absolute or Condition
Truth is conditional; based on what we know at any given time.
Read moreBig Bang or Big Man: How in the heck did we get here?
It is quite possible that we have been asking the wrong questions in the search of our origin.
Read moreSymbol of Satin
And we wonder why the world thinks we’re crazy? In a recent article the president of a homeowners association fired all five of its members for refusing to require that a homeowner remove her holiday wreath. The association president said that three or four residents complained, some saying it was an anti-Iraq war protest while others perceived it as a symbol of Satan. You have to wonder what goes through the minds of people in this country sometimes. I’m not a fan of religion in general, and I certainly understand [...]
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