Archive for February, 2006
n. 1. A feeling of contentment or self-satisfaction, especially when coupled with an unawareness of danger, trouble, or controversy. 2. An instance of contented self-satisfaction. This is our enemy. You see. The opposite of “Courage” is not fear. It is complacency. I heard a great analogy on the radio today that inspired part of these thoughts: “A dead [ READ MORE ]
It’s such a relief to be done with this confounded house ordeal. We finally have a nice piece of equity to rest on until we see fit. Shae and I are both still getting used to living so close to other people after having our 1/4 acre lot in Hazel Dell. In the long run [ READ MORE ]
Tonight marks Johnathan’s first night in a real bed! He crawled in there all by himself, we read a few stories, and he winked out. A month ago it seemed to us that he learned a new word every day — now he learns ten. When we get settled in the new condo, hopefully this [ READ MORE ]
From dehumanization to arms production, For the benefit of the nation or its destruction Power, power, the law of the land, Those living for death will die by their own hand, Life’s no ordeal if you come to terms, Reject the system dictating the norms [ READ MORE ]
Tonight, I officially retired the old gallery password. Bilbo Baggins served us well for the past year, but he will now move on. If you didn’t get the memo, just send us a message we’ll give you the new one (that is, as long as you can provide at least 2 pieces of personal identification, [ READ MORE ]
Imagine there’s no heaven It’s easy if you try No hell below us Above us only sky Imagine all the people Living for today… [ READ MORE ]
Not much to say on this except that I agree with GW that we’re an addicted nation. And I also agree that oil satisfies one of those addictions. Renewable energy… such a novel idea… anyway. Johnathan got a real kick out of the speech as well. He proceeded to clap and listen intently to all the [ READ MORE ]