I did not take this picture, nor was I present when it was taken. However, I feel it worth sharing with the world: I am convinced that more beautiful children exist nowhere on earth.

( My two neices and my nephew. )

Went to a beginner's aikido class tonight. It was given by an aikido club sponsored by Appalachian State University -- fortunately, I don't have to be a student to attend. We practiced some very basic forward and backward floor rolls, as well as a couple of simple grab defenses.Honestly, I was a little nervous at first, but the people there had ( Read more... )

What you are, I was. What I am, you will be.
Time flies, but not memory.
He conquers who conquers himself.
Every hour wounds; the last one kills.

It's not fair. It's not right. It's not reasonable or mature. It's not even based in reality. But it is there, ugly and green and throbbing slowly, like the diseased heart of a dying dragon.

Have fun on your trip.

My grandmother died today.

I don't know how I feel about this yet.

MR. PRESIDENT, WHY DID WE GO TO IRAQ?

Just wondering. I mean, wouldn't you be curious if suddenly Hitler had stood up and said, "You know, those Jews really have nothing to do with Germany's economic problems -- I just really hate gefilte fish ( Read more... )

Agangu, whoever you are...thank you. You have helped me more than you know.

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Just a little something to make you feel safe tonight.