I know I could be discussing Alito, or the Syria Resolution, or car bombings in Iraq, or a charged Scooter (Libby, that is). But nah, today is All Hallow's Eve (or for those crazy culture demented ones, Halloween). Today, and especially tomorrow, is a good day to consider all those souls who have gone on before us, and to consider our own spirituality.
Our inner spirituality is reflected in many cases to our outer physical and mental perspectives. Many of us wander in this world aimlessly, because we do not tap our spiritual realms. For some of us, our untapped spirituality binds us to harmful earthly desires and passions to gain something that will not be attained by any earthly goods. Sigh. I am one of those.
It's not like I don't have spirituality, because I have tapped into it before with extraordinary results. My spiritual-ness, if you will, has given me great rewards and happiness. But more times than not, there is a wall that I must get through to tap my spirit.
Oh, ok. Enough of that. You want to know what your beliefs are? You want to know the church or group that your spiritual sense places you? Selectsmart.com has some great quizzes to test where you fit in spiritually with others who believe like you. The above link goes to a specific quiz (no need to study, this is about your spirit, faith and beliefs, not your intelligence) that will place you in a religion that most closely matches your spiritual beliefs. You will want to take this test more than once on different occasions, since there are many times when our spirit leads our beliefs into deeper, and varied perspectives that are addressed by certain religions.
Why know which religion fits your spiritual beliefs? Religion is something that you do routinely, faithfully. Like brushing your teeth, a religion gives a bit of regimen to your beliefs and a spiritual exercise routine to make it better and stronger (hopefully). You can associate with others who believe the same and encourage you to grow in your faith in the right religion. It is also fascinating to see how off you really are from where you currently rest your religion.
So, c'mon and take the test and find out if you are Orthodox Quaker (that is what I originally tested as), or a devote athiest. Then, you can celebrate the saints that fit your spiritual belief, even if that might be St. Padre Pio or the New Orleans Saints.
Monday, October 31, 2005
Friday, October 28, 2005
It's Time to Get Things Started...
...on the Muppet Show tonight!
Remember Scooter? The all-excited go-fer for Kermit on the Muppet Show?! He'd do anything for Kermit to make sure the show went on as scheduled. It was a bit of nepotism that got Scooter his job. His uncle was the owner of the Muppet Show theater.
The scenes continue to play out, but now in real life with a real Scooter, and he's gotten into a bit of trouble now. Yes, Lewis I. "Scooter" Libby is the first to be indicted in the Valerie Plame CIA outing.
I suppose you are wondering who else is on the playbill for this new version of the Muppet Show? Who's Kermit? Miss Piggy? Swedish Chef? Gonzo? And who's Statler and Waldorf?
Since the new "Muppet Show" (or rather, the grand jury investigation) has been extended for another season, stay tuned, er keep reading this blog for the new Muppet Show--The Great Muppet Caper on the blogosphere.
Remember Scooter? The all-excited go-fer for Kermit on the Muppet Show?! He'd do anything for Kermit to make sure the show went on as scheduled. It was a bit of nepotism that got Scooter his job. His uncle was the owner of the Muppet Show theater.
The scenes continue to play out, but now in real life with a real Scooter, and he's gotten into a bit of trouble now. Yes, Lewis I. "Scooter" Libby is the first to be indicted in the Valerie Plame CIA outing.
I suppose you are wondering who else is on the playbill for this new version of the Muppet Show? Who's Kermit? Miss Piggy? Swedish Chef? Gonzo? And who's Statler and Waldorf?
Since the new "Muppet Show" (or rather, the grand jury investigation) has been extended for another season, stay tuned, er keep reading this blog for the new Muppet Show--The Great Muppet Caper on the blogosphere.
Thursday, October 27, 2005
Who'da Seen THAT Comin'?
What'da....? Ms. Harriet Miers, I was hoping you'd stick it out. At least a little bit longer. I think you would have been appointed, by the way. Oh, and I also wanted to see James Dobson chat with the Senate about what he could possibly know about you that made him give such a positive confidence of approval for your nomination.
I'm like a lot of people who will slow down to see a car accident scene on the interstate during rush hour, except instead of a car accident, its a political collision. (By the way, I am usually the one furious about all the "car-be-que" gawkers, not one to enjoy seeing the remnants of a car crash. I'd rather just get home safely so I can see it on the news, if I get home on time because of all the gawking. Oh, wait, that was a previous lifetime.)
Maybe that is why we allow the current situations to run their course. We'd hate to see it end, regardless how gruesome, there's a bit of morbid entertainment value. Kind of like watching Friends, we hated to see it end. But all good things must come to an end, and sometimes they came to an end before they were over.
I'm like a lot of people who will slow down to see a car accident scene on the interstate during rush hour, except instead of a car accident, its a political collision. (By the way, I am usually the one furious about all the "car-be-que" gawkers, not one to enjoy seeing the remnants of a car crash. I'd rather just get home safely so I can see it on the news, if I get home on time because of all the gawking. Oh, wait, that was a previous lifetime.)
Maybe that is why we allow the current situations to run their course. We'd hate to see it end, regardless how gruesome, there's a bit of morbid entertainment value. Kind of like watching Friends, we hated to see it end. But all good things must come to an end, and sometimes they came to an end before they were over.
Wednesday, October 26, 2005
Fitzgerald's Verdict?
There have been several websites claiming that Patrick Fitzgerald will make his indictments tomorrow, October 27th. Some have revealed that Fitzgerald will seal the indictments. What? What's so wrong with Seal? I like his music, in a querky sort of way.
"You know we're never gonna survive, unless we get a little Craaazy."
Maybe there's a bit of truth that rings in Seal's song. Something we should heed, in some odd way. Doing something that we normally don't do, but the way Seal sings his tune, it is more of a mild crazy.
"You know we're never gonna survive, unless we get a little Craaazy."
Maybe there's a bit of truth that rings in Seal's song. Something we should heed, in some odd way. Doing something that we normally don't do, but the way Seal sings his tune, it is more of a mild crazy.
Monday, October 24, 2005
Pass It Forward...
Isn't it so much fun to receive those chain "e-mails" that promise great fortune in one form or another for forwarding it on to a specified number of your "friends."
(Do friends really do this to friends?? Kind of seems mean to send these and then either bid superstitious fortune if they pass it on or impeding doom to those who delete it. Many times, I don't have the time to spend finding my friends' emails and forward it on, and I assume my friends don't want to receive it if I still want them to be my friends.)
I received one today where some of the previous forwarders put their comments at the beginning of their messages. It adds a nice touch. I especially like the "I don't know if it works, but..." comments.
This one had the Irish Friendship Wish. A nice little thought for the day to send to your "friends." Something that will hopefully make them smile, once they got past the whole dreaded frustration of "oh, great, another one of those emails..." and "now let's scroll to see what it's about" and, my favorite "wonder if there's a dorky cartoon with this?"
Speaking of superstitions, you know the one illustrated in the movie "Fools Rush In" with Salma Hayek and Matthew Perry at the Hoover Dam? Yup, I think that one really works, but you have to kiss the coin (preferrably a quarter) first.
(Do friends really do this to friends?? Kind of seems mean to send these and then either bid superstitious fortune if they pass it on or impeding doom to those who delete it. Many times, I don't have the time to spend finding my friends' emails and forward it on, and I assume my friends don't want to receive it if I still want them to be my friends.)
I received one today where some of the previous forwarders put their comments at the beginning of their messages. It adds a nice touch. I especially like the "I don't know if it works, but..." comments.
This one had the Irish Friendship Wish. A nice little thought for the day to send to your "friends." Something that will hopefully make them smile, once they got past the whole dreaded frustration of "oh, great, another one of those emails..." and "now let's scroll to see what it's about" and, my favorite "wonder if there's a dorky cartoon with this?"
Speaking of superstitions, you know the one illustrated in the movie "Fools Rush In" with Salma Hayek and Matthew Perry at the Hoover Dam? Yup, I think that one really works, but you have to kiss the coin (preferrably a quarter) first.
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