June 5th, 2007
The Seven Deadly Sins, according to Wikipedia, as defined by Pope Gregory the Great in the 6th Century and later, cited more famously by Dante are:
Lust,
Gluttony,
Greed,
Sloth,
Wrath,
Envy,
Pride.
Where is Hyperactivity? Not the clinical definition, but the definition found in Webster.com, “the state or condition of being excessively or pathologically active.” This seems much more dangerous than sloth.
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May 7th, 2007
Going “Green” has become some sort of trendy tagline instead of a thought and action process that weaves throughout society, government and our homes.
It is a noble cause to think we can save the Earth from ourselves after so many gazillion years of ebb and flow, but it does make me wonder about the regulation of goods and policies in the now; the “Green” police.
Take organic produce for instance. I have eaten organic produce ever since I could afford it, which was well after college graduation because before then my best job had been removing staples from old paperwork at the local municipality.
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April 13th, 2007
He arrived with great joy 15 years ago this March. He has absorbed all of my tears, shared my playful joy and loved me unconditionally.
I have, in turn, woke up at night to quiet his screams, cleaned up after his messes, gave him medicine when he was sick, made sure somebody responsible looked after him when I was away, and loved him unconditionally.
Thankfully, he approved of my husband when I got married and my husband willingly accepted the fact that he was part of the package that came with me. My husband gladly adopted him and embraced loving him, holding him and waking up to feed him. He has even put thought into his gifts at Christmas and embraced the fact that he gives me so much joy.
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