Harold Camping was not happy with his 1994 prediction of Jesus' return (mostly because it did not come true) so he has come up with a NEW and IMPROVED date. Though his followers are taking this very seriously all over the world and getting rid of their lifelong savings, I am waiting for the post rapture looting parties.
Such fairytale silliness would make me crack up if not for the crazy people out there who will wake up Sunday, May 22nd, with nothing left to live on, still firmly planted on Earth with no sign their god is real. Some will make excuses as to why it did not happen, others will say it did but we non-believers just cannot see the transformation, but OTHERS will probably kill themselves or perhaps worse. Mental illness and delusion is sad.
For the Christians who say, "They are not REAL Christians" or "They have a bastardized belief of Christianity" I say to you, you believe the same thing...just without an exact date.
Anyhow, here is a clock if you care to know at any moment just how much time you have to either a/ float up in the sky and live forever with hearts and rainbows, b/ stay here and live during the horrific tribulation of god being a jackwagon and treating the rest of his own creation, who didn't ask to be here, like crap, c/remain here and go looting all the Christians houses that magically floated up into the sky, OR d/see the NOTHING has changed and life is continuing as normal.
http://www.7is7.com/otto/countdown.html?year=2011&month=5&date=21&hrs=18&ts=24&tz=-480&min=0&sec=0&lang=en&show=dhms&mode=t&cdir=down&bgcolor=%23CCFFFF&fgcolor=%23000000&title=RAPTURE%20TIME%21%21
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Monday, April 18, 2011
"I Would Not Like That" (even though I've never tried it)
A few years ago I received a Kindle Electronic Reader from my husband as a gift. It has been just about the best gift ever (although he has gotten me a LOT of really cool stuff). The main reason it has been the best gift is because even though I enjoy reading, I have been hindered by a nearly debilitating phobia. I can't stand the feel of paper, wood products, popsicle sticks (this one making me creep out just having to type it), pencil scratch on paper, etc. It is fine if there is a coating or something on the above mentioned items but other than that it almost makes me want to gag.
For most of my life I thought I was just some weirdo, even though some of my being confirms this theory, however finally in my adult life I have found one other person with the exact same affliction. I am NOT alone!!
Having the Kindle has renewed the love of reading in a medium I am again able to participate. It is so exciting and I have read SO many books since I got it. There are other very redeemable qualities too though. It is thing, light, has a screen that can be seen in sunlight perfectly as though you're holding a newspaper, holds up to 1500 books, can email your own documents to it, and on and on. Being a musician and one who travels this could not be any more convenient and I would think most people would find the same (not just with Kindle but any e-reader they purchased).
I have run across quite a few people though who are adamant about not getting one because, and the reason is always the same, "I just like the feel of books too much, I would miss holding an actual book." May I step out and say, WHAT A LOAD OF CRAP for an excuse not to get one.
Just because you have an e-reader does not make you physically unable to buy or hold an actual book for the rest of your natural-born life. In fact, to download a book, buy it in hardcopy and read them ALL AT ONCE could be an option for you as well. A rift in the time-space continuum will not occur if they get to close to eachother on the same dimension.
So, just sayin'...really try to come up with a better excuse not to get one or contemplate actually trying one. It really can make life much more convenient and make reading a new or re-newed passion that is such an important thing for the human race to grow and further their pursuits.
For most of my life I thought I was just some weirdo, even though some of my being confirms this theory, however finally in my adult life I have found one other person with the exact same affliction. I am NOT alone!!
Having the Kindle has renewed the love of reading in a medium I am again able to participate. It is so exciting and I have read SO many books since I got it. There are other very redeemable qualities too though. It is thing, light, has a screen that can be seen in sunlight perfectly as though you're holding a newspaper, holds up to 1500 books, can email your own documents to it, and on and on. Being a musician and one who travels this could not be any more convenient and I would think most people would find the same (not just with Kindle but any e-reader they purchased).
I have run across quite a few people though who are adamant about not getting one because, and the reason is always the same, "I just like the feel of books too much, I would miss holding an actual book." May I step out and say, WHAT A LOAD OF CRAP for an excuse not to get one.
Just because you have an e-reader does not make you physically unable to buy or hold an actual book for the rest of your natural-born life. In fact, to download a book, buy it in hardcopy and read them ALL AT ONCE could be an option for you as well. A rift in the time-space continuum will not occur if they get to close to eachother on the same dimension.
So, just sayin'...really try to come up with a better excuse not to get one or contemplate actually trying one. It really can make life much more convenient and make reading a new or re-newed passion that is such an important thing for the human race to grow and further their pursuits.
I Love Religious Debate!
Here is a response I read on a religious debate as to what is more believable, creationism or evolution which one person of religous faith said the evolution stories seem more like a cartoon about an event.
Really? and telepathically telling a jewish zombie that he is your savior in order to get rid of sin that you were born with because some chick (that was made from a rib) got tricked into eating an apple by a talking snake.... yeah, that makes TOTAL sense.
Really? and telepathically telling a jewish zombie that he is your savior in order to get rid of sin that you were born with because some chick (that was made from a rib) got tricked into eating an apple by a talking snake.... yeah, that makes TOTAL sense.
Monday, November 22, 2010
Diminutive Me; Mahjong
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
My New Photography Project
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Thursday, September 30, 2010
A NOTE OF THANKS
Tonight I received a letter of appreciation from someone I helped on a 911 call a year ago.
He was involved in an accident one November evening when a pedestrian walked out in front of his car. It was a tragic accident which has made it difficult for the driver to move on. He wrote a letter of thanks to all the departments who responded that night to help him including me, the dispatcher who handled his call during the first moments. I would like to share his kind words with you.
"I do not know how I can specifically track down the supervisor of the 911 operator who took my call, but if this could be forwarded in that direction, I would appreciate it. The lady who took my call did a very good job at keeping me calm. She only asked me questions that she needed to know and she could tell that asking me endless questions would have made me more frantic (I'm sure some people needed to be constantly asked questions in such a situation--but I am not one of those people which is why I am impressed with her ability to realize that). In my daze I was probably freaking out a little bit, and she kept me on the phone and somewhat engaged until (responders) arrived."
It is so rare that dispatchers are included when there is apprecation because they are a 'behind the scenes' people. All the 911 dispatchers I have known in my 16 year career are hard working, highly trained, dedicated people who take their jobs seriously and help people in their time of crisis. Like them, I was just doing my job when this accident occurred and am glad I was able to help make a difference in this gentleman's situation.
I cannot truly know how difficult the road has been for him since this accident and am saddened he or anyone had to go through a tragic situation but I wish him all the best and thank him for taking time to say thank you.
He was involved in an accident one November evening when a pedestrian walked out in front of his car. It was a tragic accident which has made it difficult for the driver to move on. He wrote a letter of thanks to all the departments who responded that night to help him including me, the dispatcher who handled his call during the first moments. I would like to share his kind words with you.
"I do not know how I can specifically track down the supervisor of the 911 operator who took my call, but if this could be forwarded in that direction, I would appreciate it. The lady who took my call did a very good job at keeping me calm. She only asked me questions that she needed to know and she could tell that asking me endless questions would have made me more frantic (I'm sure some people needed to be constantly asked questions in such a situation--but I am not one of those people which is why I am impressed with her ability to realize that). In my daze I was probably freaking out a little bit, and she kept me on the phone and somewhat engaged until (responders) arrived."
It is so rare that dispatchers are included when there is apprecation because they are a 'behind the scenes' people. All the 911 dispatchers I have known in my 16 year career are hard working, highly trained, dedicated people who take their jobs seriously and help people in their time of crisis. Like them, I was just doing my job when this accident occurred and am glad I was able to help make a difference in this gentleman's situation.
I cannot truly know how difficult the road has been for him since this accident and am saddened he or anyone had to go through a tragic situation but I wish him all the best and thank him for taking time to say thank you.
Saturday, September 18, 2010
It's ONLY a MOSQUE that's bad???
All this controversy of a Mosque being built near ground zero has gotten to a childish temper tantrum which is evidenced by Pastor Jones. These people should be embarrassed!
Let's say then that all churches on ANY Indian reservation or lands once owned by NATIVE Americans should be torn down. I mean, out of respect of course because how many Christians slayed Native Americans for their own means? It is ABSOLUTE disrespect if there is a Christian church there.
Seriously, if I had my way I wish all religion and their places of worship did not exist as it is such a primitive way of thinking and I would hope the human race would grow out of their fairy tales. However, I am an American and feel fortunate to be born here and to reside here so I stand up for our principal of the Separation of Church and State and for every one's freedom to worship how they want.
Let's say then that all churches on ANY Indian reservation or lands once owned by NATIVE Americans should be torn down. I mean, out of respect of course because how many Christians slayed Native Americans for their own means? It is ABSOLUTE disrespect if there is a Christian church there.
Seriously, if I had my way I wish all religion and their places of worship did not exist as it is such a primitive way of thinking and I would hope the human race would grow out of their fairy tales. However, I am an American and feel fortunate to be born here and to reside here so I stand up for our principal of the Separation of Church and State and for every one's freedom to worship how they want.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Missing Hawaii
I took this picture a few months ago while visiting Hawaii. As the rain sets in for the long winter here in the Pacific NW I must say I pine more and more for the tropical weather of our southernmost state. Knowing that come December a Waikiki sunset and temperatures will still be as they were in this picture makes the thought of moving there easier and easier.
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