"One of the advantages of being a reasonable creature is that one can find a reason for whatever one wants to do."
 - Benjamin Franklin

"Once a friend came to visit and said, looking out on the soothing view: "And it would have to be a white horse; the very image of freedom." And I thought, yes, the animals are forced to become for us merely "images ( Read more... )

"I suggest that we execute such a pact with our planet. She holds all the cards and has immense power over us-- so such a compact, which we desperately need but she does not at her own time scale, would be a blessing for us, and an indulgence for her. We had better sign the papers while she is still willing to make a deal. If we treat her nicely, ( Read more... )

It would be neat to observe ourselves from an outside perspective. I think it would be really enlightening. Even on just a home video I can see a major difference in who I think I am.

And for some reason it still amazes me how un-self-aware people can be. Especially on livejournal. ( I think if people reread what they write a couple times it would ( Read more... )

How did your mentors start the Mentor letter? Dear..... ? To whom it may concern?

I'm trying to write a mentor letter but I can't remember how my mentor started the letter.

I'm probably over-obsessing about this letter thing. I just don't want it to sound super retarded.  I've only been out of high school for less than three years.   Who am I to be ( Read more... )

The reason the Irish celebrate St. Patrick's Day is because this is when St. Patrick drove the Norwegians out of Ireland ( Read more... )

       Its kind of disgusting how much more some people get paid at their jobs than others. They can sit there doing absolutely nothing for society and still get paid more than a teacher, or a fireman... etc..   My step mom's brother in law works for Chevron. (he is the president of one of the departments they have, not sure what.) he pretty much ( Read more... )

This quote for some reason reminds me of either Cody or Richard.. (or maybe it just reminds me of the type of things they post on LJ) :

"Incrimination and heady elation, cutting capers in the misty vapours, havoc and ravage hurrah for the savage life precarious, life so various, life nefarious and temerarious, pulling faces, fierce grimaces, leaving ( Read more... )

Strange day! Too much exposure to the outside world of Windsor. All the many triangles that uncover themselves. The drama that seeps into my little tower. Too much makeup, laughter, stories, catch-phrases, slang, energy drinks, caffeine, smoke and "hoodies". I really do like Sonoma County for some reason. I like the seasons, the rain, and the ( Read more... )

FREEDOM--that consuming goal above doubt or criticism, desired as moths desire the candle or emigrants the distant continent waiting to parch them in its deserts or drive them to madness in its bitter winters! Freedom, that land where rogues, at every corner, cozen with lies and promises the plucky sheep who judged it time to sack the shepherd! ( Read more... )

     Everything I've been reading lately from novels to school books has been revolving around this same theme. Its funny, when you start thinking about something you start seeing (or noticing) it everywhere. Here's a few quotes from 3 different things I started reading last week:

Queen:          I will try the forces 
                Of these thy ( Read more... )