The Island Journal

Remember when comic book nerds (that’s me) went to conventions and people thought it was weird? Now it’s a slice of Americana and an accepted subculture. Remember the sci-fi or anime conventions and the SCA and remember when these groups were looked on with some distain? I remember my mom saying the SCA was a cult when I was 15 but when I joined in college, it was fine. Tech geeks (me again) were once ridiculed but now we’re revered and why? What has changed about the world? What is it that has molded the universal American conservative view and squished the misconceptions of days gone by?

I was watching an episode of CSI several years ago about “Furries” and found the psychology interesting and the concept baffling as it was portrayed. I did some research and found that CSI got it wrong. “Furries” are not inherently sexual. Yiff doesn’t mean what they said it meant. A “furpile” is not a orgy. Nonetheless I bought into the misinformation machine. Through my research I have found that they’re not all that different from SCA members… many of them are less intense individuals. There isn’t really a psychology behind it all but rather, just a good natured and expensive hobby.

Don’t get me wrong… there are some weirdos out there. Plushies are people who like plush animals but the word “plushie” also refers to people who like to have “sex” with stuffed animals. Yes…. You read that right. Furry or anthropomorphic porn is also fairly prevalent though bestiality is not really part of it. See, these are not seen as animals in the strictest sense. At least they’re no more animals than Mickey mouse or Bugs bunny. The film industry coined a term, “Funny Animal” to separate upright walking, talking and clothes wearing animals from their lesser counterparts. It’s the difference between Dippy Dog (AKA Goofy) and Mickey’s pet Pluto. Both of them are dogs but Goofy is “funny” because he’s anthropomorphic. The sexual deviance is a discussion for another day and I’m just as guilty of getting hung up on the most bizarre aspects as every one else is. We’ll leave that for a later discussion as it’s not relevant here.

Alright, where am I going with all this? Well, aside from being a hobbiest writer and anthropologist and poet, and philosopher, psychologist, and etc. etc. I am also very crafty. I have looked at web sites about creating “Fursuits”, the full body costumes worn by some furries (most prefer partial suits or even just ears and tails) at furry conventions. Recently, Christina and I were discussing how best to make a realistic, person sized, self balancing cat tail for her Halloween costume and in researching that, I came again upon furry sites which proved very useful for our purposes. Anyway, I’ve decided to try my hand and make a bear head… mask… thing. I doubt I’ll ever make a full suit because they seem to be pretty difficult, but I’ve always wanted to try my hand at soft sculpture and I’ve never worked with fur so it seems like it might be an interesting project. I could do a whole series. And it all came from not understanding something, researching it, and finding it’s not as odd as I thought.

I guess the point of all of this is that you can’t believe everything you see on television, though I think we all knew that already. The problem is we do… at least a little. I believed these people were sex crazed bestiality fetishists at first and then I just thought maybe they were just a little off. Once I considered that I’d worn a kilt for a good portion of my career in the SCA and that I have been to a comic convention and I’ve considered cosplay at an anime convention… well, it’s not that strange now.

Don’t judge…. Even if the media say it’s alright.

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I have noticed on a myriad dating sited many women feel the need to apologize after making particular statements. “I’m a big beautiful woman and if you don’t like it, I’m sorry.” or “I hate sports and if you don’t like it, sorry.” or my personal favorite, “I don’t play games and if you do, then I’m sorry.” All of these apologies drive me nuts. It’s not a question of the apology it’s self getting on my nerves but the thought behind it. It’s snide and harsh and off-putting… regardless of other issues, who wants to date a woman like that?

I know why they make the comments and I know where they’re coming from. Most of the time it comes from a place of anger, disappointment, or defiance. These poor women have been passed over because of weight, their interests, their baggage, and so on so many times that they jump right in and flaunt the “short comings” that they have been rejected for. Some may think they’re getting things out in the open, doing the men a favor not false advertising. Other hope to weed out the guys who’ll have a problem with them. Still others are trying to show that they are “strong women” while in fact, it’s a show of weakness. There is a better way to do these things.

“I’m a big beautiful woman and if you don’t like it…” can be, “I’m curvy.” or “I’m full figured… I know some of you guys love a big woman.” These are true statements, not false advertising and without the ‘tude. “I hate sports and if you don’t like it…” can become something much more attractive and alluring like, “I’m not a sports fan, but I’m sure we can find some other common interests. ” See? It works. I don’t usually advocate using emotocons, but a winking smiley says a lot.

That actually brings me to my next point. What has happened to the American grasp of the english language. I was recently asked if I was British because of my appropriate use of grammar… the King’s English, if you will. I’m not even all that great at grammar. I misuse punctuation pretty regularly and God forbid I ever try typing a letter without spell check. The biggest turn-off for me is to read an ad that is full of “Lol” and “IDK”. I’m sick to death of abbreviations as they show a lack of imagination and fore thought. To put it plainly, when you fill your ad or an email with these things you come off sounding like a 12 year old or an idiot. Actually say what’s on your mind rather than abbreviating, nervously fidgeting with the language and crawling around with “net-speak”.

Now, a word on photos. Wow… breasts? Really? I’m not just talking about clevage one might see with a regular every day shirt but the down the shirt shots and the chin to waist pictures. I mean, they’re nice and all but should you really be putting them on the Internet for the whole world to see? It begs another question; What kind of man are you trying to attract? I think we all want to look our best and we all want others to think we’re attractive so we showcase our best features and try to accentuate those features. Just bare in mind that if people just want the wrapping, they’ll never appreciate what’s inside. The idea is that people will see an attractive picture and be drawn to the add. That’s valid. You don’t need a slutty down the shirt “Myspace” shot to make the point that you’re a beautiful woman.

Men are no better…Guys, put the abs away… they’ll be gone soon anyway and you’ll need a personality to fall back on. Sure, you’ll find a “hot chick” to “get with”, but if that’s all you’re looking for then you can pick up a hooker who’s going to be less expensive in the long run. Relationships cost time, money, and heartache and if you’re giving away free “tickets to the gun show”, it says something about your character and whether you can support a relationship monetarily and emotionally. Stop it. I’m serious. Your making the rest of us look like a bunch of over educated putzes.

Another issue I take with dudes is the blatantly crude emails some of us are sending to women. “Nice tits.” is not a pick up line, it’s an insult and more importantly, it’s an assault. I can see your point of view (whether or not I agree with it) that a woman showing certain body parts is “asking” for the attention, but they’re not asking to be assaulted. They’re not asking to be insulted. They’re just as lonely as you are and your attitude will not get them to respond unless they’re looking to be degraded. In that case, there are specific sites for that. Men should act like men and treat women with the respect they deserve.

Guys are putting to much emphasis on what they have, not who they are and it’s furthering the culture of apathy and greed in our country. Sure, women want to know you can support them no matter how archaic that sounds. Recent studies on OK Cupid and other sites that track info like this amongst their users have discovered that men who make more money get more hits. There’s a no-brainer. Was there ever a doubt? This is not to say that women on personals sites are gold diggers. All people, men and women alike, want to feel secure and in the world we live in, money is security. Men… don’t lie about how much you make. Your worth does not stem from your paycheck and good women will realize this. Not to say you shouldn’t get a good education and a good job, but it’s more important to be honest with your prospective partners than to pad the bottom line.

I got a little long with this one as I tend to do when annoyed. The sad thing is, I wouldn’t be able to post it on a site like O K Cupid because people don’t like being told… well, anything really. I’ve tried before and it’s not pretty. I know you, my faithful readership will take the info to heart and understand… it’s all opinion.

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I am not an alarmist, extremist, or any other negativly charged title ending in “ist”. I do, however, tend to live life by that old adage, “Plan for the worst, hope for the best, and you’ll never be disappointed.” That being said, I would like to share a revelation I have come to that, quite frankly, bothers me. We’re ignoring the robot uprising and considering to much the implications of the zombie apocalypse.

That’s right, I said it… It’s out there now and you can’t unread it.

As a matter of time killing fun, my friends and I tend to consider Zombies. It’s a running joke, really, that we all have plans should the fateful day come when the dead rise to feast on our tasty, tasty brains. We’ve each agreed that if one of us is bitten by a member of the afore mentioned horde, we’ll quickly and painlessly end the suffering of the one who has been bitten. We know for a “fact” that North Dakota, Canada, or possibly northern Colorado in the mountains will be safe at least until a spring thaw. We have all of these plans for dealing with a world full of walking dead, but what about the robots?

We seem to have overlooked the monstrous metal behemoths that will come after us with their laser eyes, pinching claw hands, and a fear of kittens. We’ve forgotten about the pulse rifles they’ll inevitably use to overthrow our government and destroy our way of life. We’ve lost sight of the real and present threat… Robots. I have to admit, though… if they were amicable to the idea, I’d be a collaborator. Heck, many of my friends and colleagues already believe I am a machine of some kind. The honest probability is that they will not keep humans as pets or slaves… what would be the need? Worst case scenario would be that they completely cleans the world of the verminous infection that is the human race.

I’m not being silly here… I don’t mean alien robots. I’m talking terrestrial robots. I’d like to think that alien robots would have better taste and much more important things to do than to exterminate us. No, friends, I’m referring to the home grown terror that is the personal companion robot. We’ve started to build simple ones like “Robosapien” and even more advanced stimulants that are just plain creepy. We’ve got robot nurses that follow patients around with their medication. We’ve got robots that sweep out floors. We’ve even got cars that parallel park themselves, a skill some humans never master. Where will the madness end?

In conclusion, I want you all to remember, when planning for the wost… don’t neglect the robot invasion. Many of the same survival tactics you’ve considered for Z-day will apply to the R-uprising. Be ever vigilant.

Oh, one more thing…. the worst of all possible things is here.

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Ointments are a new interest of mine…. yes, ointments. Like for rashes and bug bites. I’ve decided to see how easy or difficult it might be to make some home remedies and try them out. So far, I’ve made a boric acid ointment that smells of lavender and I’ve made a citronella ointment that sadly does not keep the mosquito’s away. I think that one needs a little something extra.

Recipes are easier than I thought they’d be. A little bees’ wax, some carrier oil (vegetable, corn, or olive), and a few drops of essential oil to taste… or smell rather, and you’re in business. There is some fire involved and there’s some creativity in adding some additional medicinal ingredients, but for the most part, it’s just that simple.

People have made home remedies for centuries… well, since the first homes I would imagine. Folk healing practices are based on cause and effect, trial and error. The witches in Salem were usually only wise old women who knew some local herbs could cure a sore throat. They weren’t evil, just knowledgeable. Today we lack the simplest understanding of the medicinal benefit of the natural world… something I’m hoping my ointments will cure me of.

So far, I’ve only played with a few different recipes, but if you have any suggestions, please feel free to email me or comment. I’d love to hear them. I eventually hope to have a steam distillery set up so I can express my own essential oils… won’t that be fun?

Yeah… I’m a big ol’ dork. But I smell good.

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I am not usually a big joiner as previously stated, but in this instance I made an exception. Geocaching is like a global scavenger hunt with thousands of participants looking for hidden caches of items others who are playing the game have left. A person connects to Geocaching . Com and looks at a list of caches near them, writes down or downloads the GPS coordinates, and follows the bread crumbs to within 10 to 30 feet of the cache and the the person looks for it. It’s almost like hide and seek on a grand scale, a game I was particularly fond of in my youth.

There are a couple of thoughts that have been swirling in the quivering gray mass betwixt my ears that I thought I’d share with my readership. First off, treasures left behind in a Geocache are usually not treasures at all but what most would term “junk”. I don’t see it that way. When you were a child, I would hazard a bet that you had a small box, possibly tucked neatly under your bed or behind your dresser that held all of those baubles that you held most dear. If someone one were to find your precious stash of meaningful keepsakes, a toy ring, tin whistle, matchbox car, a colorful marble… what would they think? Maybe that they’d stumbled on a box of junk? You know and I know, it’s not junk but wondrous and meaningful items of great significance. Inside a cache, one might find a plastic bug or a toy racecar, possibly a plastic penguin, or a toy soldier. The person who left these items found them to be significant in some way and so that significance follows the item to it’s next owner. The point I’m trying to make is… what is trash and what is treasure? Who decides?

I have decided not to take something from a cache unless I find it meaningful to do so. As I usually won’t part with the things that are meaningful to me (call it greed), I have decided to put something of myself into caches instead. I am on a quest to make a token that will show that I was there and maybe give someone a grin or two. I imagine someone finding what I’ve left and saying, “Hey! I’ve got a Boomchit!” or “Wow, look at this!” and having a joyful experience. I know even if I left a toy car or a plastic insect, someone would find it significant enough to take it and move it along but I would rather more of an impact and really I wouldn’t know if I found it again if it were “my bug” or “my car”. It’s not unique enough for my liking. My friend Sarah uses ninjas… very her and rather unique. My friend Andy has a thing for penguins and I think that’s what he’s going to start leaving. Because of my Internet moniker of “Captain Jones” and my website being the Island On The Web, I thought maybe something pirate-ish. I thought about something with bombs and quill pens because of the other alias of BoomPoet. That’s when I decided to try out using polymer clay to mint my own coins…. trust me it didn’t work. While interesting in theory, it just didn’t work out.

Now I’m on a mission. I’m seeking something that’s uniquely me to leave behind as evidence of my passing. Those who don’t know me might think that I’m putting to much thought into this, but those who do would say it’s a normal level of interest and consideration. Hey, it’s better to think of something pleasant that to stress over things that are not.

Tags: geocaching, technology, travel
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I was reading 2 Corinthians (don’t look at me like that, I do read the bible) and I came to the realization, Paul was goading the Corinthians in several passages including the old gem, “For ye suffer fools gladly, seeing ye yourselves are wise.” In modern speech, it would read something like, “You should suffer fools gladly because you’re so wise.” As with all forms of text communications, words must be carefully chosen to illicit the desired results and Paul was aware of this. I can picture Paul as a man in tan robes standing on a little hill, bearded and dancing wildly from one leg to the other wiggling jazz-hands and spouting insults like “Ooooo, look at you! You’re so much better than everyone else!”

Why do this? Why, as a good Jewish follower of the Christ who got a lot of support from Corinth and actually liked the city to a degree, would Paul do this? Remember, he was basically the early church version of a Pope… that’s not very popeish now is it? Well, taken out of context, it’s not. But what he was trying to do is knock them down peg so they would listen to time tested wisdom. Pride can blind people, but it can also make us deaf. I can be said to be guilty of this sin as I am sure most of you are too. Pride is primal, like fear. It can drive us to achieve but it can also drop us off a cliff.

In a nut shell, this easter while chomping on chocolate bunnies and multicolored eggs or attending religious services, don’t just sit there and go through the motions of a holiday many people no longer understand. Get up, go out, and observe people in their lives and remember that regardless of breeding, money, color, sex, religion, age, clique, or anything else that separates us, we’re all basically idiots dancing precariously on a fragile pinhead floating in a deadly vacuum. Feel small in the grandeur of it. Let it effect you and your sense of wonder. Listen to Paul’s sarcasm. “For ye suffer fools gladly, seeing ye yourselves are wise.” If you’re so wise, why do you have to look down on others? If you’re so great, why not show that greatness with the smallest kind word or gesture.

Life is to short and we are to insignificant to be mean to each other.

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Alright… here it is. Chat Roulette…. The blog-o-sphere is all a buzz with informative posts and opinionated rants regarding this “new” and “innovative” interpersonal nightmare. I have said before that technology was disconnecting people, turning us all into mindless 30-second-attention-span-zombies. As you all may or may not know, I’m not entirely opposed to a Zombie apocalypse in the traditional sense, but this… I digress.

I saw this website on one of the many fluff pieces CNN likes to throw at the breakfast consuming masses and I decided that I would try it… then I decided I wouldn’t. I read some blogs on the subject; some hail the coming of a new “Internet speed dating phenomenon” others simply regard this new viral fad as something akin to having your ego bashed in with a brick. A writer for the New York Times said it was a horrific experience and another blog did a poll, asking it’s readership if they thought it was a great invention or, as previously stated, an interpersonal nightmare which overwhelmingly won the poll. As I said… I haven’t tried it.

I have something of a fragile ego myself and don’t know how well I’d take the mass quantities of rejection as people see my glowing simi-bearded face light up their screen then click “next”. I am, contrary to popular belief, am a compassionate soul so I would have some issues doing the afore mentioned next clicking when someone hideous or a pervert pops up. Hideous perverts need some “love” too right? I would just not want to get hurt or hurt anyone.

For the purposes of making an informed decision, however, I think I’ll give it a whirl. Not to long, maybe a few minutes to see what the hub-bub is all about. I will post again when I have completed the experiment and digested the data. That’s me talk for… “I’ll try to be impartial and not take this to seriously but at the same time detach emotionally and view this whole thing as an experiment as I view most other humanesque interactions.”

Update -

Chat roulette was horrid. I was on for about 10 seconds and in that time I saw dude after dude, a hot girl who immediately hit “Next” and a man’s harry buttocks. I decided to try something else… a picture of two dancing birds with a word ballon that said “Dance <3″. Surprisingly, the response was good. Pretty much all the chat partners stopped and danced for a second before moving on and it made people smile. I guess it’s not all bad, but still it begs the question… What the hell is wrong with humanity that they’d need to reach out like this? Just wondering.

Tags: chat, communication, dating, internet, personals, technology
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Alright, I have not written in some time… call it the lazy attitude that always gets me into trouble. In light of a few current events, I decided to break the silence and jot down an idea or two. To begin, I have to tell you a story.

Someone I know was recently robbed. More than that, he was robbed at gun point. More than that, He was robbed at gunpoint in his driveway. One final detail; he lives next door to me. This means, he was robbed at gunpoint next to my house. It was quite obviously a crime of opportunity. It was late, dark and everyone was in the wrong place at the wrong time. I have since added a light to the front porch that casts 95 watts of halogen-flood-lighty goodness directly at the parking area. I know it’s a matter of time before a passing motorist spots the light, is momentarily blinded, goes careening off into the intersection and is horribly maimed, but hey… at least we have light.

My friend Christina and my roommate Andy felt they should have some protection and as I’m often out of town, I decided it would be best if they carried some firearms. I lent Christina a .357 and Andy got the .380. I’m not a “gun nut” by any stretch of the imagination but I do believe in a citizen’s right to bare arms. I also believe that a person should have the right to defined life and liberty with lethal force if they are threatened. This being the case, I felt it was my responsibility to supply my close friends with protection until they could obtain protection of their own.

Now, since I lent out the pistols, I have been thinking about a few things. One, something I’ve oft considered, is getting a concealed carry permit. The problem is, I am not allowed to carry a firearm in the company vehicle. I have no problem with this as I travel constantly, much of the time on air planes and couldn’t take one with me regardless. I also cross state lines pretty regularly so I’d have to get a federal carry liscene and it’s a big hassle so I am not going that route. The other thing I’ve been thinking is that I don’t believe either of my weapons are registered. Why did I think they were in the first place?

I bought my Ruger .357 Police Service Six at Max’s Pawn Shop right down the street from my house. I brought it home and filed the receipt… where, I have no idea. At the time, I believe the store clerk told me that part of the buying process was registration but without the receipt, how can I be sure I’m legal? The other, I purchased from an acquaintance and for all I know it was used in several murders. It was probably not a wise purchase. I don’t even remember the guys name from whom I bought it. I’ve started looking at information on how to register my firearms, but it seems more difficult than just calling the cops and giving them the serial numbers.

Every state seems to have different laws and statutes that govern the transfer, sale, and registration of firearms. I know this is so ownership of a gun is made so difficult, the would be casual owner just decides it’s not worth his time. If criminals want a gun, they’ll get it no matter what hoops they need to jump through… legal or illegal. Therefore, I am doing the same just to make sure I have the legal right to own my firearms. According to the website, Louisiana Firearm Questions, I’m legal. I am not a felon, handguns needn’t be registered in my state, and one can loan weapons out if the recipient is of legal age and is not a felon so we’re good. I am concerned, however, that people are being kept from the legalities purposefully. I’m hoping this link will be found and might be helpful to others.

Arm yourselves for the coming a-poppy-clypse.

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I always seem to turn to a particular book for comfort in times of disappointment, awakening, or triumph. I find that there is wisdom and solace to be had in the pages of the Hagakure, a book I read when I was 14. I have owned several dozen copies of this book over the years both in hardback and paperback and I never seem to be able to hang on to them. The text is simple and describes the substance of the way of the Samurai in an era before they were outlawed.

I am picking up another copy tonight from Borders here in Saint Louis and I thought I would share some of the quotes I’ve found most enlightening over the years. I hope you glean as much from them as I have.

In the words of the ancients,
one should make his decision within the space of seven breaths.
It is a matter of being determined and having the spirit
to break through to the other side.

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Our bodies are given life from the midst of nothingness.
Existing where there is nothing is the meaning of the phrase,
“form is emptiness.”
That all things are provided for by nothingness is the meaning of the
phrase,
“Emptiness is form.”
One should not think that these are two separate things.

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Among the maxims on Lord Naoshige’s wall, there was this one:
“Matters of great concern should be treated lightly.”
Master Ittei commented,
“Matters of small concern should be treated seriously.”

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In the Kamigata area, they have a sort of tiered lunchbox
they use for a single day when flower viewing.
Upon returning, they throw them away, trampling them underfoot.
The end is important in all things.

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I think life would be simpler if I believed all the hocum around the horoscope. I am a cancer… the crab. Sure, that sounds like a bad thing, but supposedly I’m an artistic, family oriented, sensitive person who’d rather stay at home than explore the world around me. Hmmm, maybe I should take this a little more seriously. I do often travel and explore, but that’s because I can’t be home, I’m away on business. I have been known to doodle from time to time…. and paint…. and write…. O.k., I’m creative damnit! I also have an attachment to my parents as any “good child” should. We haven’t always gotten along (we’ve down right butted heads from time to time), but I still feel that parent / child obligation and I love them both. I don’t care to have a “family” of my own necessarily, but at some point a wife might be nice. Alright, we’re batting 3 for four, but sensitive I ain’t. Well, not anymore… but that means I was. Darn you astrology!

As a lark, I decided to look up my sign and a woman on a dating site just for curiosity’s sake. The compatibility chart (Yes, there is one…. crazy right?) says that we would not get along because of the differences in personality. Looking at the personality traits she is supposed to have and looking at mine, it would seem that not only would we not get along… we’d kill one another. So looking at this logically, if the horoscope is right as far as I’m concerned, then it follows that it should be right where she’s concerned. If that’s the case, then we should never date. If we don’t date we don’t fall in love and we don’t produce little hellion offspring there by never starting world war three and not ruling the earth. Alright, went off on a tangent, it happens to Cancers, but still… my point is valid. Who says that two people can’t overcome the stars at the time of their birth. I know plenty of people who don’t fall under the template of their sign.

More importantly, it’s all wrong anyway. Due to stellar drift, the sign you’re born under is, well, just plane wrong. Modern astrologers get their layout from the ancient Persians and Mesopotamians… I mean ancient! We’re talking 2000 to 1500 BC. Add to this that is was developed over a naked eye perspective of the night sky, the system does not allow for modern discovery. Your sign today thanks to stellar drift, is off by nearly a month. In another 10,000 years, Polaris won’t be the north star according to some calculations. On top of all of this, the distances, movement, and scale of the stars involved as well as the force (if any) that they exert on the planet or it’s inhabitants is negligible. What does this mean? Well, it means signs don’t really mean a thing…. or do they?

I am a cancer. I was born nearly a month late so I should have been a Gemini. Since the stars are out of sync with the horoscope, I am actually a Taurus. I do exhibit personality traits of all of these plus more dominant traits ascribed to three others. Observation is always colored by the observer so you can read into the individual’s behavior, anything you want and attribute it to (or blame it on) the stars in the sky. Heck, I worship a deity that no one has seen in person (well, not all of him anyway) for at least five thousand years. Granted, he sent his kid to check up on us two thousand years ago, but still…

Seriously, if you look at the facts and history of any religion or system of beliefs, there isn’t one that can’t be debunked or at least criticized for some inaccuracy. There are about 101 contradictions in the Christian bible, regardless of translation or interpretation. I still believe it… it’s a text book, a guide, not a claim of concrete supreme knowledge. I, however, am an observer… bare that in mind.

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I read something interesting at a native American gift shop site (Animal Totem) that struck me as funny and a little suspicious.

June 21 – July 21 (which would be Cancer)
Salmon, Woodpecker, Flicker

Salmon strive to return home after a long journey. Salmon people are home-loving, giving and sensitive. They are also very imaginative and sometimes moody. Their goal in life is to live in harmony with the environment.

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