It is difficult to pin-point one, solidified solution. If we do X enough Y will happen, It doesn't seem to work like that. but there are some things that seem to be good to do, despite our need for one 12 step answer [how american we are, eh ( Read more... )

Probably not, Or atleast thats what it looks like.

I'm going to suggest that america cares more for tom cruises wedding ( Read more... )

i'm so frustrated. Literally, I am angered to the point of completely being overwelmed and about to cry.

I ask people how they feel about the earthquake, or about the sudanese genocide and they say "what genocide? what earthquake?" "Sorry, I'm watching the astros game"

God help me!

--steven

"So which shall we choose ( Read more... )

"Parents and children wear the same cool clothes, speak the same lingo, listen to the same music. Youth, not adulthood, is the cultural ideal, at least as celebrated in the popular culture. Yes, everyone feels themselves to be always growing, as a result of this failed relationship or that change of job. But very few aspire to be fully grown-up, ( Read more... )

"On the one side, there is a rise in female assertiveness and efforts at empowerment, with a consequent need to deny all womanly dependence and the kind of vulnerability that calls for the protection of strong and loving men, protection such men were once - and would still be - willing to provide. On the other side, we see the enfeeblement of men, ( Read more... )

"And what was said to the rose to make it unfold was said to me here in my chest

So be quiet now...
and rest "

"Love anything and your heart will be wrung and possibly broken. If you want to make sure of keeping it intact you must give it to no one, not even an animal. Wrap it carefully round with hobbies and little luxuries; avoid all entanglements. Lock it up safe in the casket or coffin of your selfishness. But in that casket--safe, dark, motionless, ( Read more... )

JEHOVAH-JIREH ( Read more... )

Love and truth ( Read more... )