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06/12/2006 13:28 #25766
Coco goes locoWe now order bulk Ox Bow Timothy Hay for Coco. We showed him the bin of it and he went loco for it. He jumped in to graze, but I wouldn't let him stay in it because they naturally use it as a litter.
06/11/2006 18:46 #25765
House BOYOff to better news...who cares about the last post. I'm so over sadness! Anyways, it sounds like my summertime employment demands are going to be met. I'm doing a couple of weeks worth of work at $9/hr in a summer home in Canada. I wonder if this will make me a house boy? Originally I was offered $8/hr, but I was thinking $10 and he agreed to meet me in the middle. Nice, I like bargaining. For something more permanent, I want to work for the New York State Smokers Quit Line at Roswell. I'm pretty sure that I would be perfect for the job and it would be great to do something meaningful rather than something robotic and meaningless.
leetee - 06/12/06 10:25
That's cool you could haggle over wage. I'm too timid to do that...
Where's the summer home in Canada? Up North somewhere? My brother lives up north.. this time of year, i think it's great. Come December, i think he's crazy.
That's cool you could haggle over wage. I'm too timid to do that...
Where's the summer home in Canada? Up North somewhere? My brother lives up north.. this time of year, i think it's great. Come December, i think he's crazy.
06/11/2006 15:51 #25764
Natural SadnessSometimes it's hard not to be sad, not because your depressed, but because there are lots of reasons to be sad. There are many people that have depression that may at one time or another need medication (hopefully not forever). I wonder how many people are using medication because they are suffering from real problems or distress and not for some physiological reason? We need medication, but how often is it being used for real and natural sadness?
Occasionally I find myself overwhelmed by sadness. I know, however, that there isn't any pill to cure it. I mean, how can we not be sad from time to time? Crying seems to be healthy (not all the time), I wish I could do it more.
Yesterday my friend Julie took me out to eat for my birthday at Brodo. As we were walking to the restaurant two men were coming our way and stared at us as we walked passed them. The first guy had real dark sun glasses and it freaked us out, cause we had no idea where he was staring, but we knew he was. When we walked by the second guy he was clearly staring down at my shoes or my crotch. It was weird cause afterwards we both agreed that we had never felt so violated by the way someone had looked at us before. It was as if we were visually raped we agreed.
We continue on now only to have a group of teenage boys on bikes coming towards us. One of them (I didn't know this at the time) punched Julie in the arm as he rode passed her. The other spit directly into my face at the same time. Of course they are on bikes because they are cowards and they ride away. I shout "You are not going to get away with that!" Another teenager on a bike pedals by racing to get to the group and I yell "I hope those aren't your friends!" Of course I was angry, and I had violent thoughts (I'm not a Saint), but now I am just filled with sadness over the boys lives and how horrible it must be. They must really be suffering to behave with such disregard and disrespect for others.
So I am just sad, but I can't take a pill to make it go away. I'm sad that some people no matter how much you might want them to, just don't care about anything. Not that we all have to care about the same things, but shouldn't we all at least care about something? It is the people who do not care, the people whose only concern is their image, their status or their class that make me the saddest. On that note, here are some visuals that make me sad.
Hardcore Polluter!!! YEAH!
ENVUS
YES! I THINK SO. How else to explain it?
ENVY-Painful or resentful awareness of anther's advantages.
Here is an image that made me happy yesterday after I went home, took a shower and went back down Elmwood to enjoy our meal.
In front of Unitarian Church on Elmwood. I love religious organizations that are concerned with peace.
Occasionally I find myself overwhelmed by sadness. I know, however, that there isn't any pill to cure it. I mean, how can we not be sad from time to time? Crying seems to be healthy (not all the time), I wish I could do it more.
Yesterday my friend Julie took me out to eat for my birthday at Brodo. As we were walking to the restaurant two men were coming our way and stared at us as we walked passed them. The first guy had real dark sun glasses and it freaked us out, cause we had no idea where he was staring, but we knew he was. When we walked by the second guy he was clearly staring down at my shoes or my crotch. It was weird cause afterwards we both agreed that we had never felt so violated by the way someone had looked at us before. It was as if we were visually raped we agreed.
We continue on now only to have a group of teenage boys on bikes coming towards us. One of them (I didn't know this at the time) punched Julie in the arm as he rode passed her. The other spit directly into my face at the same time. Of course they are on bikes because they are cowards and they ride away. I shout "You are not going to get away with that!" Another teenager on a bike pedals by racing to get to the group and I yell "I hope those aren't your friends!" Of course I was angry, and I had violent thoughts (I'm not a Saint), but now I am just filled with sadness over the boys lives and how horrible it must be. They must really be suffering to behave with such disregard and disrespect for others.
So I am just sad, but I can't take a pill to make it go away. I'm sad that some people no matter how much you might want them to, just don't care about anything. Not that we all have to care about the same things, but shouldn't we all at least care about something? It is the people who do not care, the people whose only concern is their image, their status or their class that make me the saddest. On that note, here are some visuals that make me sad.
Hardcore Polluter!!! YEAH!
ENVUS
YES! I THINK SO. How else to explain it?
ENVY-Painful or resentful awareness of anther's advantages.
Here is an image that made me happy yesterday after I went home, took a shower and went back down Elmwood to enjoy our meal.
In front of Unitarian Church on Elmwood. I love religious organizations that are concerned with peace.
ajay - 06/12/06 17:05
Those kids are lucky that NYS has such hard CCW requirements ("CCW" = concealed carry permit). I would've popped a cap in their sorry little asses...
Those kids are lucky that NYS has such hard CCW requirements ("CCW" = concealed carry permit). I would've popped a cap in their sorry little asses...
leetee - 06/12/06 10:23
How true is it that those kids must have huge holes in their lives to feel it necessary to do those kinds of things. Centered people wouldn't want to, or even think of it.
I won't ever get my hair done at that envus place or, now that i know, get a tattoo at the hardcore tattoo place, because the both have those gas guzzler polluting vehicles. I don't understand why anyone would want them... but what do i know? We have a prius...
I don't know why some people don't care, or maybe they just pretend not to. The awful part is the good, loving, caring people like you, end up being sad because of those that don't. I've been told too much that i am too sensitive, however...
How true is it that those kids must have huge holes in their lives to feel it necessary to do those kinds of things. Centered people wouldn't want to, or even think of it.
I won't ever get my hair done at that envus place or, now that i know, get a tattoo at the hardcore tattoo place, because the both have those gas guzzler polluting vehicles. I don't understand why anyone would want them... but what do i know? We have a prius...
I don't know why some people don't care, or maybe they just pretend not to. The awful part is the good, loving, caring people like you, end up being sad because of those that don't. I've been told too much that i am too sensitive, however...
carolinian - 06/12/06 00:58
When I first encounter such people, I get angry and want to kick their asses in the worst way.
Then, when I think about how these people will one day have to raise families and hold down jobs, I realize that any way I could hurt them pales in comparison to the ways they will hurt themselves throughout life. What goes around really does come around.
When I first encounter such people, I get angry and want to kick their asses in the worst way.
Then, when I think about how these people will one day have to raise families and hold down jobs, I realize that any way I could hurt them pales in comparison to the ways they will hurt themselves throughout life. What goes around really does come around.
jenks - 06/11/06 20:57
yeah there are a bunch of those peaceprints signs near me. I like them. I f'ing hate those stupid hummers. And you ARE a saint for feeling SAD for those little punk kids, rather than just wanting to kick their asses like I would have. Julie's a girl, right? So it's not like you were two guys making out or something; I wonder what the hell was stare/spit/punch-worthy. (not, of course, that there's something wrong with two guys making out, just that it's the kind of thing that asshole idiots *could* get upset about.)
and yeah sure I think it's good to feel sad sometimes. I was in tears all night last night for no good reason. A reason, but a stupid one. Life's boring if it's all perfectly even-keeled. We'll have patients in the ICU for 6 months or something, and someone will have the brilliant idea "wow, i think she's depressed, let's get psych to see her!" No SHIT she's depressed!! Psych just calls it 'adjustment disorder' (i.e. sadness/depression for a good reason, and thus is expected to resolved when the cause is gone) and doesn't do anything about it. Versus deep depression for no obvious reason, which is the crappy kind. :(
yeah there are a bunch of those peaceprints signs near me. I like them. I f'ing hate those stupid hummers. And you ARE a saint for feeling SAD for those little punk kids, rather than just wanting to kick their asses like I would have. Julie's a girl, right? So it's not like you were two guys making out or something; I wonder what the hell was stare/spit/punch-worthy. (not, of course, that there's something wrong with two guys making out, just that it's the kind of thing that asshole idiots *could* get upset about.)
and yeah sure I think it's good to feel sad sometimes. I was in tears all night last night for no good reason. A reason, but a stupid one. Life's boring if it's all perfectly even-keeled. We'll have patients in the ICU for 6 months or something, and someone will have the brilliant idea "wow, i think she's depressed, let's get psych to see her!" No SHIT she's depressed!! Psych just calls it 'adjustment disorder' (i.e. sadness/depression for a good reason, and thus is expected to resolved when the cause is gone) and doesn't do anything about it. Versus deep depression for no obvious reason, which is the crappy kind. :(
lilho - 06/11/06 20:19
thw world is just an awful place and we have to find the beauty in it, like those great signs. i all for nonviolence, and i feel bad for those kids as well.
thw world is just an awful place and we have to find the beauty in it, like those great signs. i all for nonviolence, and i feel bad for those kids as well.
ladycroft - 06/11/06 20:16
makes me want to carry a short stick just in case i need to stick it in someones spokes
makes me want to carry a short stick just in case i need to stick it in someones spokes
boxerboi - 06/11/06 18:38
i can't believe what little shits kids have become and I'm not even that old. i really can't remember any of my friends spitting at people as we rode past them let alone punching them (i don't really know what is worse getting spit in the face or being physically assaulted)
I can't stand the visual rapists or the door slammers. Its super annoying to be walking behind jeff and have a guy hold the door for him and let it slam in my face.
i can't believe what little shits kids have become and I'm not even that old. i really can't remember any of my friends spitting at people as we rode past them let alone punching them (i don't really know what is worse getting spit in the face or being physically assaulted)
I can't stand the visual rapists or the door slammers. Its super annoying to be walking behind jeff and have a guy hold the door for him and let it slam in my face.
imk2 - 06/11/06 18:12
omg, i would have pounded those fuckers. ok, probably would be overwhelmed with shock to do anything at all, but i would be pissed as all hell!!
omg, i would have pounded those fuckers. ok, probably would be overwhelmed with shock to do anything at all, but i would be pissed as all hell!!
paul - 06/11/06 16:29
"They must really be suffering to behave with such disregard and disrespect for others." You are really kind and forgiving. If there is anyway could have caught up with them I would have beat them to death.
"They must really be suffering to behave with such disregard and disrespect for others." You are really kind and forgiving. If there is anyway could have caught up with them I would have beat them to death.
mrmike - 06/11/06 16:21
keep the faith, my friend, keep the faith
keep the faith, my friend, keep the faith
06/09/2006 14:56 #25763
Daisaku IkedaWe have to make ourselves heard. We have to speak out for what we believe in. When we, the people, boldly state our true convictions--never losing our optimism or sense of humor--the times will change. When it comes to speaking out for justice, there isn't any need for restraint. On the contrary, to be reserved or hesitant under such circumstances is wrong.
-Soka Gakkai International (Buddhist Organization) President Daisaku Ikeda
I thought I would share this quote with you all. I deeply admire Daisaku Ikeda for many reasons. He is always warning us to speak out against corruption, and to always be vigilant in that our religious and political leaders do not abuse their power. Ikeda has many great words of wisdom.
libertad - 06/10/06 01:44
I don't have plans to see him yet. Maybe it would be interesting to go, but I don't think there are any available seats? You didn't miss anything, I haven't really posted anything about Buddhism except that we marched in the gay pride parade. The type I practice is Nichiren Daishonin's Buddhism and the Dalai Lama is Tibetan. I guess its two different worlds. I couldn't imagine calling a leader "His Holiness". To me it would imply that he is somehow superior to others, which I just don't understand.
I don't have plans to see him yet. Maybe it would be interesting to go, but I don't think there are any available seats? You didn't miss anything, I haven't really posted anything about Buddhism except that we marched in the gay pride parade. The type I practice is Nichiren Daishonin's Buddhism and the Dalai Lama is Tibetan. I guess its two different worlds. I couldn't imagine calling a leader "His Holiness". To me it would imply that he is somehow superior to others, which I just don't understand.
chico - 06/09/06 18:21
I probably missed a thread on this a long time ago, but are you planning to go to see the Dalai Lama at UB in September?
:::link:::
Don't know if it's your sort of Buddhism or not, (e:libertad), but I will tell you that he is a very interesting speaker -- we saw him at Rutgers last year and were glad we did.
I probably missed a thread on this a long time ago, but are you planning to go to see the Dalai Lama at UB in September?
:::link:::
Don't know if it's your sort of Buddhism or not, (e:libertad), but I will tell you that he is a very interesting speaker -- we saw him at Rutgers last year and were glad we did.
06/08/2006 13:09 #25762
Ding Dong! The Witch is Dead!Ding Dong! The Witch is dead. Which old Witch? The Wicked Witch!
Ding Dong! The Wicked Witch is dead.
Wake up - sleepy head, rub your eyes, get out of bed.
Wake up, the Wicked Witch is dead. She's gone where the goblins go,
Below - below - below. Yo-ho, let's open up and sing and ring the bells out.
Ding Dong' the merry-oh, sing it high, sing it low.
Let them know
The Wicked Witch is dead!
Ding Dong! The Wicked Witch is dead.
Wake up - sleepy head, rub your eyes, get out of bed.
Wake up, the Wicked Witch is dead. She's gone where the goblins go,
Below - below - below. Yo-ho, let's open up and sing and ring the bells out.
Ding Dong' the merry-oh, sing it high, sing it low.
Let them know
The Wicked Witch is dead!
mrmike - 06/09/06 15:55
Thinking of representing the Lollypop Guild...
Thinking of representing the Lollypop Guild...
libertad - 06/08/06 17:07
mrmike, if you are on the same page with me on this post, then you are a star in my book! I kind of feel like I'm in the Wizard of Oz right now. I turned on the news this morning and this scene just kept going through my head and i couldn't turn it off. When you said "hail to Dorothy, the wicked witch is dead" I thought hmmm, that's exactly what i wanted to say.
mrmike, if you are on the same page with me on this post, then you are a star in my book! I kind of feel like I'm in the Wizard of Oz right now. I turned on the news this morning and this scene just kept going through my head and i couldn't turn it off. When you said "hail to Dorothy, the wicked witch is dead" I thought hmmm, that's exactly what i wanted to say.
theecarey - 06/08/06 16:32
My orchestra teacher looked just like the wicked witch *shivers*
My orchestra teacher looked just like the wicked witch *shivers*
mrmike - 06/08/06 16:21
"hail to Dorothy, the wicked witch is dead"
"hail to Dorothy, the wicked witch is dead"
I was looking through a couple of boxes of photos today and i found ones of my late bunny, Oscar. He was so cool. When he died, my cat, Diamond, wouldn't get out of his cage for 2 days.
Coco is just so adorable... thanks for posting pics of him. :O)
He is just adorable!!! :)
God. I don't know what is cuter: you or the bunny
omg he is way too cute. Can I come over for some bunny therapy?? (careful, I might kidnap him.)