Thoughts from ME

America stands at a crossroads, not just politically but also spiritually. The current election cycle is nothing less than a battle for the very soul of our country. The discerning among you already know this to be true. The deepening political polarization we have witnessed in the past few elections is merely a symptom of an ever-intensifying spiritual polarization, as the battle lines between the righteous and the wicked are drawn with increasing clarity. The stakes are enormous, whether politically, economically, morally or in terms of our physical security. We are about to step off in a direction that could very well lead to our destruction as a nation -- and so many millions are blind to this reality. As I observe popular attitudes and watch the public opinion polls , my heart grieves for our nation. We have abandoned the principles upon which our nation was founded, principles which in turn were anchored in the person and principles of God. The wicked grow ever more powerful and ...

Here's to all you Obama lovers: Yesterday on my way to lunch I passed a homeless guy with a sign that read "Vote Obama, I need the money." I laughed. Once in the restaurant my server had on a "Obama 08" tie, again I laughed as he had given away his political preference--just imagine the coincidence.When the bill came I decided not to tip the server and explained to him that I was exploring the Obama redistribution of wealth concept. He stood there in disbelief while I told him that I was going to redistribute his tip to someone who I deemed more in need--the homeless guy outside. The server angrily stormed from my sight.I went outside, gave the homeless guy $10 and told him to thank the server inside as I've decided he could use the money more. The homeless guy was grateful.At the end of my rather unscientific redistribution experiment I realized the homeless guy was grateful for the money he did not earn, but the waiter was pretty angry that I gave away the...

Do you ever feel completely out of place? Have you ever noticed people you think are completely out of place but don't look it? I guess there probably isn't a 'look' to it but sometimes you can notice people with a nervous/anxious look on their face. Today walking on campus I saw a guy who should have had that look but didn't. I go to BYUI, Brigham Young Univ Idaho, we aren't even BYU Provo so we have to compensate, therefore, our honor code is strict, and I mean StricT. But, oddly enough there is nothing in the honor code about wearing freaky t shirts that display dead people on the front... a guy walking around with a picture of a dead guy on his shirt. It's Halloween this weekend, so maybe that's why he dared to don the tshirt that should be in the honor code as an example what not to wear.

... Okay so really creepy story, I get weekly emails from a writer called Holly Lisle. Anyway, she had a dream about one of her ex publishers - who is now dead - and he gave her an idea for a fantasy story. That's not necessarily creepy, it's goose-bumpy but not creepy. Well, she told the story and asked for thoughts from her readers. One person wrote in : Well… all I can say is, it’s the right time of year. Us pagan types believe that the “veil” between this world and the next is at its thinnest right about now, which is where Halloween originated. On Halloween night, if you’re willing, it would be nice to set out an extra plate at the dinner table for Jim, and maybe any other beloved dead that you’d like to invite to join you. I can feel the energy and intensity and awe in you, coming through in this post. PLEASE, go for it. ...now THAT is top of the line creepiness. THEY LIVE AMONG US, are you scared? I am. It's because of people like this my family keeps our fur-balls i...

So my brother Jay is a blessing! He's helped me a little and my computer is no longer in fully spyware death mode. It's just in diseased mode, which I can work with...and ON for that matter. I downloaded Spybot Search & Destroy, and it's worked for the most part. I also went back a few days on my laptop through safe mode...thanks Jay! Also today, my IPOD finally came...too bad it was sent to my home address in Richmond and not my current one in Rexburg...ugh Hopefully I will be going home this weekend. First I have to get my shift covered and then I have to find a ride, or vice versa as long as both get done. I need to get my IPOD my alarm clock and, hopefully, (crosses fingers) my cell phone. life...

So My laptop has contracted an awful thing called SPYWARE! Or so it tells me... Just fyi I bought two different kinds of anti spyware things off the internet - SpyZooka and Spyware Stop, and neither worked. I'm still looking for a solution. I hate spyware...it needs to die...really.

This is an article from New York Post by infamous Kyle Smith, movie review. I went to see HSM3 last night with a bunch of friends and it was a BLAST! THe movie... well lets say most everything Mr. Smith says in teh following is true, the movie was good for the company and a few of the songs were note worthy. I had a really good time with my roomie Rachel and some others from our ward/ Apt complex. Go see the movie if you have afun group to go with, otherwise, bag the idea and order in pizza and watch something constructive...like TMMT 'HSM3' IS TEENAGE WASTELAND YOU'LL BE BETTER OFF PLAYING HOOKY October 24, 2008 Posted: 1:53 am October 24, 2008 I plan to be the father of a 9-year-old girl in about 8 1/2, so I went to see "High School Musical 3" for a glimpse into my future. Chilling, chilling. The weapons-grade Albuquerque wholesomeness of Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale and whoever plays the boy with all the hats is still brutally efficient. The gi...

Be careful out there. He writes: I was riding to work yesterday when I observed a female driver, whocut right in front of a pickup truck, causing the driver to driveonto the shoulder to avoid hitting her. This evidently angered the driver enough that he hung his arm outis window and gave the woman the finger. "Man, that guy is stupid," I thought to myself. I ALWAYS smilenicely and wave in a sheepish manner whenever a female doesanything to me in traffic, and here's why: I drive 48 miles each way every day to work. That's 96 miles each day. Of these, 16 miles each way is bumper-to-bumper. Most of the bumper-to-bumper is on an 8 lane highway. There are 7 cars every 40 feet for 32 miles. That works out to 982 cars every mile, or 31,424 cars. Even though the rest of the 32 miles is not bumper-to-bumper, Ifigure I pass at least another 4000 cars. That brings the number to something like 36,000 cars that I passevery day. Statistically, females drive half of these. That'...

Sooo... I am sad because I lost my phone yesturday when I was home in Utah... Last time I was home I lost my debit card and was without for two weeks. *shiver* I hope I won't have to wait that long for my cell phone! Otherwise, my weekend was good, I got alot of relaxation in and alot of homework done - this is in comparison to other weekends, not to week days in which I do way more homework than should be legal for health reasons. I am getting close to finishing this book I have been reading, it's taken me longer to get through this book than any book in my life, no matter the length. The book is only 637 pages which usually is nothing for me but school has taken so much more time than I want it to! I am debating whether to incorporate this thought into my major choice - which is still in the air by the way, in case any one cares anymore, this of course is not news to anyone in my circle. I really should be finishing this weekends homework since I am getting up earlier than ...