Friday, October 21, 2005
So, I was thinking...
The richest country in the world should not have 45 million people living below the poverty level and still be pushing democracy and capitalism down everyone else's throat. I really am pessimistic about the future as everyone would like to live very well but there aren't enough resources for that to happen; those of us (me included) who live too well must live less well. At least the British Chancellor has been successful in forgiving 40 billion pounds worth of debt to some of the poorest nations; it isn't enough but it's a start. Bill Gates is doing his bit but as an individual his wealth is worth about 10 small nations and his house cost $12 million some time back, so he could do a lot more! I'm rambling.
Sunday, September 19, 2004
cancer sticks
please, for the sake of humanity, put the cigarette out. not only is it the most disgusting habit, it's slow suicide. i think 99% of our clientele smokes cigarettes, and it makes me want to yak.
cigarettes have rocket fuel and formaldehyde in them. sign me up.
so if you want charcoal colored, balloon consistency lungs and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, weight gain, bone metastasis and a nice tinge of constant cyanosis, go ahead. but if you don't want to die a premature, breathless, oncology floor prison death, quit now. it will be the best thing you've ever done.
cigarettes have rocket fuel and formaldehyde in them. sign me up.
so if you want charcoal colored, balloon consistency lungs and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, weight gain, bone metastasis and a nice tinge of constant cyanosis, go ahead. but if you don't want to die a premature, breathless, oncology floor prison death, quit now. it will be the best thing you've ever done.
Sunday, September 12, 2004
big dipper days
big dipper days
i am in sicily, alaska. ok, i'm not (since no such place exists, but it feels like it). i saw four moose today; amazing creatures... alaska is breathtaking and i am sad to leave. it's weird how i each new adventure is approached with inevitable apprehension, but i always love wherever i go. always. i love that feeling. i think i leave just to challenge myself; challenge the little ceil-eyed girl who couldn't even spend the night anywhere, and here i am. hangin' out with the moose.i wish i were smarter. i want to be able to articulate everything that goes on in my brain, but it does not always work. i wish i could spit out random facts and quotes like t.s. eliot ("only those who risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go." ) or c.s. lewis or someone else with initials for a first name. so tonight, alone and miles from home, i am thankful for being here, now.
"i'm no great prophet
it's no great matter
i've seen the moment of my greatness flicker
as the eternal footmen hold my coat and snicker
in short, i was afraid"mlae 9.12.04 <><
i am in sicily, alaska. ok, i'm not (since no such place exists, but it feels like it). i saw four moose today; amazing creatures... alaska is breathtaking and i am sad to leave. it's weird how i each new adventure is approached with inevitable apprehension, but i always love wherever i go. always. i love that feeling. i think i leave just to challenge myself; challenge the little ceil-eyed girl who couldn't even spend the night anywhere, and here i am. hangin' out with the moose.i wish i were smarter. i want to be able to articulate everything that goes on in my brain, but it does not always work. i wish i could spit out random facts and quotes like t.s. eliot ("only those who risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go." ) or c.s. lewis or someone else with initials for a first name. so tonight, alone and miles from home, i am thankful for being here, now.
"i'm no great prophet
it's no great matter
i've seen the moment of my greatness flicker
as the eternal footmen hold my coat and snicker
in short, i was afraid"mlae 9.12.04 <><
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