Apr 16, 2013 22:35
Ok, I admit it. I found science like some people find religion.
It came to me after a very trying period in my life. There were wise words from a preacher involved, and I now call him my Patron Saint. It defines my approach to political and moral decisions as much as anything besides my cultural roots can do. It invigorates my mind and what I can only call my spirit. It provides me with context for my life -- as in the "where from" and the "where to", which is really what we ask for when we ponder questions like what happens after death.
So, yeah. Sounds about right.
That does not make science a religion though. I guess I could best be called a Secular Humanist.
I keep realizing that I really should keep up my LJ and forgetting. I guess not having time for LJ is part of adulthood or something?
Work: I'm kind of loving Portland Nursery. It's a job and therefore not EXACTLY what I want to be doing every day. But it's satisfying and feels more natural than most any other job I've ever undertaken. I may not always LIKE physically challenging employment, but I do always feel somehow more satisfied by it. And this job is a particularly good blend of intellectual and physical. I'm getting better at answering questions. Learning is good!
I need to answer more walkie calls. That I know.
I hope I'm in yard next year. That's where the cool people are and that's where we keep the trees. Veggies are alright, but...
Book Report: I'm on book #14 of 50 for the year, which is about on track. I read like 5 books in 2 weeks before starting this one, of which I was rather proud. Now this one is taking me longer, because it's dense non-fiction and not always the most entertaining read. (Book is: The Sixties Unplugged, by Gerard DeGroot. It vacillates wildly between discussing flouncy, frivolous fashions and brutal, bloody war and revolution. It's a bit of a head-spin to go from China's Cultural Revolution to an explanation of the Mod "ethos." I guess there's a point to be derived from that.
I kind of wish I'd started a book blog or vlog before starting this challenge. Of course, I'd probably be going slower if I'd done that because I'd feel like I had to write about each one in between instead of chain-booking, and then I'd procrastinate and I'd probably only be on, like, book 5. Especially if I'd tried to vlog it.
A blog isn't a bad idea though. I could still do that. It'd be like writing papers again, but funnier.
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