Category: collaboration
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Reciprocation
I think Mormons should treat Christians the way the Christians treat Jews and Muslims the way Muslims treat Christians. Dispensationalism means further Dispensations honor previous Dispensations.
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Tired of Shit
There is a lot of poop in my life. My morning started with cleaning a butt and then cleaning the floor because I was fast enough getting to the butt. There been fighting and screaming today. All I wanted to do was sleep though it. Stephanie was able to take up slack but now she…
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Relevance
I want my life to matter. I want my life to be useful. I want my life to make a difference. I want relevance. I have a very small circle of influence. It’s a good circle but is very small. I spent a couple of hours on the phone with Danny and he tried to…
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Selfish
I want more than I need. I’m pretty sure of it. Stephanie wants me to be my authentic self. That I think is my authentic self. She also wants us to be sustainable. I want to eat more than I need to eat. That is not sustainable. I don’t care. I want you to bring…
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Ether in my Lap
Ether wanted my attention a lot today. He sat in my lap and groomed himself for upwards of two hours today. My sons were sleeping most of that time and Stephanie needed to be left alone after a dentist appointment. So Ether had me all to himself. At some point Stephanie and the children all…
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Disability Slurs
Stephanie and I have been arguing with a friend about the word retard. As someone who doesn’t believe in bad words just bad uses of all available words I find myself in a tough spot. I am convinced that the R word is almost universally a disability slur. Unless it’s being used in a musical…
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House and Home
Growing up I was taught that a house was not necessarily a home and that a home wasn’t necessarily a house. But some of the things that make a good house are essential for a good home. A modern house has electricity, plumbing, refrigeration, and internet. I’m not saying you can’t have a home without…
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Cake and Iced Tea
I woke up late because I stayed up late. I’m still tired. But I joked to Stephanie that this was like shooting myself in the foot and then complaining that my foot hurts. I’m awake and have eaten a little so far. Cake and iced tea for breakfast. I need to make better choices if…
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Trying to Relax
I’ve been ornery since being up for 36 hours. I’ve been sleeping more than usual. Stephanie is worried that I’m sick or depressed or both. The possibility exists of course but one of my psych meds is a mood stabilizer and has been effective against falling too low for several years. I’ve also got an…
Latter Day Sinner 