I had the chance to say one last good-bye to my mother, which makes me feel almost kind of bad for choosing her, since that's what so many people seem to want out of their hypothetical dinner.

Except, in a way, I guess I didn't really say good-bye to her. For a long time, I didn't know her, really. Or I didn't let myself believe that the her I ( Read more... )

I guess the word 'favorite' implies that it should be a good thing, but if there's anything I've learned over the past few years it's that the good things are too few and far between to angst too much over ( Read more... )

There are lesbians in Utah. Even in Salt Lake City. They just. Um ( Read more... )

What's more important -- self-preservation or forgiveness?

A lot of people seem to think that it's not important, the need to be forgiven and to forgive, that it doesn't matter if you're dead. I've seen what happens to a person who dies with so much hatred in their heart. It's really not pretty or safe for the world in general.

Forgiveness is ( Read more... )

Do you believe in love at first sight?Well...maybe not love, but you can definitely form a connection with someone that could eventually become love. I mean, love is built on a lot of things...that connection for one, for another, you have to know the person. You can't know someone after just meeting them. You can be intrigued a-and you can ( Read more... )

Is there ever a good reason to get blinding drunk?I believe that there should be moderation. Alcohol's a bit like magic, and I'm sure some can say that they've been bludgeoned over the head repeatedly with the "magic is addictive" thing, but...it's true ( Read more... )