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opaque:
thanks so much for taking the time to comment on my set.
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deedee:
Great pics!!! Yep, the make up girl is Spanish, so if you ever come to Barcelona just tell me and I'll give you her contact

Thank you for commenting on my set!!

MUAH!!
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I am pleased as punch. I've made amends with my estranged friend Katie. Dear, sweet Katie.... how I've missed you. Last night.... she even said, all on her own without provocation that she loved me. This, from a most unaffectionate and sometimes thorny person.

We love each other, how 'bout that! We love each other as only friends can. A greater love than even lovers...
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tigerlily:
hey, who you callin' stinkah? wink

and thank you for that journal entry...i really like your distinction between forgiveness and absolution...i do the latter all too much.

and thanks for the set comment!
trilobyte:
The whole snake thing is an urban legend. Ireland has no snakes, but not because they had some religious pest control performed in the fourth century.

And there wasn't any ethnic cleansing, either. St. Patrick's historic contribuion was basically to bring catholicism to Ireland. After being brought to Ireland as a hostage it became apparent that his family wasn't either prepared or able to pay ransom, so he was raised as a slave. Not some kind of hard labor thing, but he was a sheepherder. After more than ten years, he finally decided to make for his escape and took off for France. After getting all churched up, he chose to go back to Ireland, since he loved the place so much and wanted to bring his newfound faith to them.

He established a number of churches. One of which is actually still around. St. Patrick's Cathedral in Armagh (small town in Northern Ireland) was established by him over 1500 years ago - the original structure has been destroyed and rebuilt a couple times (the current building is only around 745 or so years old).

His efforts led to a bit of a groundswell of support for this new religion, and he exploited some of the political cracks in the older beliefs.

During a springtime lunar ceremony (mid-March, though I'm not 100% sure it was the 17th - it was either an eclipse or the equinox), there was an ritual on the hill of Tara (the ancient capital of Ireland). Ireland's a generally flat country with low, rolling hills - you could see for miles.

In the middle of the ceremony, St. Patrick built a huge bonfire called the Paschal Fire on the hill (at Slane, I believe, some 60 miles away). It could be seen at Tara, and was interpreted as a seriously bad omen in the old ways. A landslide of conversions to christianity followed.

So no ethnic cleansing, per se. He wasn't any sort of military man, military leader, nor person of great physical strength. And keep in mind Ireland wasn't a single giant nation at that time - it was made up of hundreds of tiny kingdoms. Niall of the Nine Hostages (who died around 405) was the strongest leader in the history of Ireland at that point, and at the height of his power he only really reigned over about half the country. It would be another 500 years before Ireland would see another leader as strong as Niall.

Before Patricius got started, every minor and major leader in Ireland was a believer in one or another pagan religion, none were christian. At the time of his death, more than 75% were christian.

There you have the long-winded answer, hope I didn't ramble on too much lol...

~Trilo~
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"Look, don't panic....okay? but I'm from the future."

!! shocked
ink:
haha it would be very impossible if i was prego
its been a longgggg time... oi
stumbleine:
thank you!
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Turkey day cometh. I fly to Philly to see the family, they love me dearly.

I almost lost my cool on the prick who runs the studio last night. Where's the love in this world? It knocks me flat on my ass sometimes. Ever seen Crash? Happy Holidays! blush
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Some days I feel like keeping everyone out of my life until someone really cares. I've had it with women, I can no longer blame California. Besides, I miss Italian girls. What am I talking about, I never had Italian girls. Life is a lie. Good thing no one reads this. frown
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It lives! My magnificent death beast breathes fire once again! Santa Barbarians may experience turbulance. ARRR!!!
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Halloween in Isla Vista is the most over rated bag of crap I have ever been lured into. For the first two hours, I tried to find parking.Why two hours? Because halfway through the first hour the other car in my party actually parked legally, giving me false hope. There was even a huge field not even half full where I was told I could...
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School breaks for 10 days or so, the dude abides. I think I'll tour the central coast, Big Sur, Monterey, Morgan Hill and gay olde San Francisco. I've been talking about Jenny a lot, haven't I? When I meet somebody I really like, I do this. Thankfully, the cycle of obsession is nearly complete. She would be a good friend, and she's an incredible model....
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AHHHHAHAHHHAHAHHAHA! Drunk. Jenny on the brain! Why? WHHHHHHWYWYYWYWYWYYYYYY? My first comment, from the loveliest of suide girls, and magnificent MLE! What a peach. Is she another symbol of the matriach I cannot exerience? So drunk,m and.... AND..... I'm scared. Despite everything I aspire to, will I always be a scared little boy, despite the gruff and frugged persona? I'm in pain. You've made my night,...
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Jenny....give me time, and I'll get over my crush on her. But I still want to bang her, however. It would be glorious! They would feel the shockwaves miles away. For now we are firends and I will not complicate her life and her feelings for her exboyfriend by giving her the beef injection of a lifetime. Even though it would be the greatest thing...
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mle:
what kind of sign do you want? wink

comments are always good, unless they are bad comments... but you seem to be a good one. biggrin
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Jenny's not a bad girl, but she doesn'y understand how I feel, or maybe I told her one night when I was drunk. Long story short, I've been jumping to conclusions. Its a weakness. Also she's not putting me through anything, I'm putting myself through it all. Now its up to her to make the next move, cause I just showed her my cock! ....good...
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Jenny is a beer slut, and not worth my time. She kisses and swoons over whoever. Pretty sure I mean nothing special to her. Why am I attratced to people like this? We almost fucked night before last. I didn't do it because I care for her. She says she doesnt remember anything. I don't believe that. eeek