So, I'm sitting here at the computer eating cherries after having read 'Candide'. There are a massive amount of cherrie pits collected on a festively decorated napkin by the mouse.
The last days have been nearly entirely a waste, and a very unsatisfying climax to to a summer that has been, well, unsatisfying. I should really get up and start reading 'The Communist Manifesto' (I am not a Communist - screw it, maybe I am, I'm just in denial) which was given to me weeks ago, but the catharsis of unloading meaningless ramblings was too seductive to miss.
Monday, woke up at an unholy hour to take sister to school, though mother could have easily accomplished the same task without sacrificing my last days to stay up late watching Comedy Central and sleeping until a more reasonable hour of, say, noon. Met father for lunch, forgot his wallet, had to sheepishly explain to the manager, grovel, narrowly escaped washing dishes. Then, drove to Brickell, picked up Grandmother's check, dropped it back off to her, and slowly drive home. Entire operation took over three hours, entire afternoon. I feel that my efforts needed (a) A military code name - "Operation Monetary Retrieval" or something of the like and (b) Medals of honor.
At a loss of what to do now. I suppose I should shower and dress. That would seem like a logical progression.
Watched evangelical TV yesterday simply to see how impassioned their raving could become. One pastor raged that Islam was the product of Satan. Other than that being preposterous, what I don't understand is how these people study a Gospel of tolerance and respect yet parade on national television ranting about the complete opposite. Another was preaching Revelation and describing, in detail, the punishment inflicted on non-believers at the End of Days. I think it's strange to believe that God is all-loving and all-merciful, but then He'll cover our bodies with boils and turn rivers to blood.
I was also reading about the new Pope Benedict, and his criticism of Buddhism as a threat to religion and promoting autoeroticism. Buddhism is, though imperfect as all religions are, in my opinion one of the most peaceful religions existing today in its promotion of compassion, understanding, and pacifism. I suppose he's not too fond of some schools of Buddhist thought condoning consensual adult sex before marriage. Don't hate, Pope Benedict.
I believe that many people would benefit from understanding and respecting these words of Gandhi's:
"So we can only pray, if we are Hindus, not that a Christian should become a Hindu … But our innermost prayer should be a Hindu should be a better Hindu, a Muslim a better Muslim, a Christian a better Christian."
The last days have been nearly entirely a waste, and a very unsatisfying climax to to a summer that has been, well, unsatisfying. I should really get up and start reading 'The Communist Manifesto' (I am not a Communist - screw it, maybe I am, I'm just in denial) which was given to me weeks ago, but the catharsis of unloading meaningless ramblings was too seductive to miss.
Monday, woke up at an unholy hour to take sister to school, though mother could have easily accomplished the same task without sacrificing my last days to stay up late watching Comedy Central and sleeping until a more reasonable hour of, say, noon. Met father for lunch, forgot his wallet, had to sheepishly explain to the manager, grovel, narrowly escaped washing dishes. Then, drove to Brickell, picked up Grandmother's check, dropped it back off to her, and slowly drive home. Entire operation took over three hours, entire afternoon. I feel that my efforts needed (a) A military code name - "Operation Monetary Retrieval" or something of the like and (b) Medals of honor.
At a loss of what to do now. I suppose I should shower and dress. That would seem like a logical progression.
Watched evangelical TV yesterday simply to see how impassioned their raving could become. One pastor raged that Islam was the product of Satan. Other than that being preposterous, what I don't understand is how these people study a Gospel of tolerance and respect yet parade on national television ranting about the complete opposite. Another was preaching Revelation and describing, in detail, the punishment inflicted on non-believers at the End of Days. I think it's strange to believe that God is all-loving and all-merciful, but then He'll cover our bodies with boils and turn rivers to blood.
I was also reading about the new Pope Benedict, and his criticism of Buddhism as a threat to religion and promoting autoeroticism. Buddhism is, though imperfect as all religions are, in my opinion one of the most peaceful religions existing today in its promotion of compassion, understanding, and pacifism. I suppose he's not too fond of some schools of Buddhist thought condoning consensual adult sex before marriage. Don't hate, Pope Benedict.
I believe that many people would benefit from understanding and respecting these words of Gandhi's:
"So we can only pray, if we are Hindus, not that a Christian should become a Hindu … But our innermost prayer should be a Hindu should be a better Hindu, a Muslim a better Muslim, a Christian a better Christian."
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