jpaul256

Not the news I would have wished for from you. I'm glad there won't be long delay waiting for treatment and I hope you will be well very soon. You're a very fine fellow and I think of you often and I'll look forward to learning how you are. Good luck old man.

A good friend of mine drags me to movies that his wife wishes to avoid. This usually works out well but there has been a disappointment or two. This last one reset the goalposts rather nicely, so mediocrity has moved a bit up the bell curve toward excellence now. At least you warned me that No Country carries no guarantee either. Such a pity.

I'm beginning to think I won't have a social life without actually leaving the apartment. That's quite a lot of bother but it may have to come to that. Perhaps I have some residual reluctance left over from my wonderfully attentive stalker about three years back.

i don't know if i agree with what you've written, but i appreciate it. i do think that wealth is deeply skewed in our culture and every where for that matter. i also think that the reality is that most people will always want "more.' there are major inequalities in our country though... i did art workshops in prisons for many years and i saw the results of poverty, the 'poor' school education, etc. as for you paying for my membership... i don't like people doing things for me... i do appreciate the thought though. if i leave i will be sure to let people know how to stay in touch .

I'd love a blind date, as long as she's not actually blind, since I'm now too old to be nervous. (I actually prefer to think of it as being serene and enlightened.) SInce you're such an intelligent, decent and thoughtful guy, your date will be lucky if she's suitable for you to spend time with, but I guess it does work both ways. Best of luck and we'll wait for the video.

You gave her the best answer as far as I'm concerned. We can never tailor a stimulus to get a specific response from another person although most of us believe otherwise, even in the face of a lifetime of contrary experience. Certain people, such as most parents, will continue to love us even if we don't fulfill their expectations although they may not be gracious in the heat of the moment.

Judging people will go on, as it's an inherited inclination related to judging ourselves. A vaccine to end this would be a fine thing indeed. In the jungle, the strong live and the weak die. The belief that others are flawed provides some reassurance that we may be safe and that is not a process we can dislodge with a suggestion or a conversation. This is not to suggest giving up.

... we were watching Lost right before the babe came ... i'd never seen it before as i don't own a tv.

I moved away from home in 95 to get away from some things. It was nothing bad it was some volunteer work and the only way to get out of it was to move away. I was to deep in the organization to just walk away. But now I am trying everything I can to move back. I took my wife there over Xmass and she loved it to so hopefully in a few years it will happen.

There just is no place like home. I mean that seriously.

That was adequate!!!

Happy new year. I'm getting back to you, it's coming!

Sure I'm ready; bring it on! I ain't afeard o' no holiday! Fact is I shift a little from Richard Dawkins toward Judaism this time of year as an excuse for never being organized enough to do anything. Fortunately I have lovely friends who invite me over so it all works out. How about you?

thanks ... how was your holiday? as for your blog even though i have a different viewpoint i am always willing to hear different opinions. honestly i feel that is the only way we can grow. every one sees the world differently...