"If we keep in mind the psychic distance between the agent and his act, along with its source in impoverished personal experience, we shall not be surprised at the immense and largely unintentional cruelty of men of good will. The mindless indifference of what is sometimes called "the system" is really our own indifference. It springs from our ( Read more... )

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Introducing Bryce Alec


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Well, things are finally beginning to sort themselves into some sort of routine here, though we're still both seriously sleep deprived. Just three days or so after we were allowed to come home from the hospital, Jessica had a death in the family and we had to pack up and head out of town. A long car trip with a new born baby and a grieving lover ( Read more... )

Bryce Alec was born at Baptist Hospital, Friday, August 13, 2004 at 6:56 pm. He weighed 7 lbs 9.5 oz. was 21 inches long and has a head of reddish blonde hair. I will get pictures up soon ( Read more... )

We are on our way to the hospital, to induce labor. Will update in a few days when I get a chance :)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If people would invest even a small amount of their income, on a regular basis, the people would own the means of production.

So, I've been avoiding talking politics for a while, as I watched the Kerry campaign from the wings. For a long time, I thought that this election I would vote democrat just to get Bush out of office ( Read more... )

Too many people waste their money on things which do not actually improve the quality of their lives in any way, and this is one of the largest reasons there is so much suffering among the middle class. It's quite possible to get by on thirty hours, and to get ahead, if one is able to give up the things which do not even make one happy. ( Read more... )

I know, I've been slow to update lately, but I just haven't felt up to it. Jessica is just a little over a week away from her due date. Everything is still going great, but I'm exhausted. I can only imagine how worn out she must be, and she insists on working up until the baby comes. So, I've been really busy with doctor's appointments, and ( Read more... )