Random Thoughts...

I am a firm believer that some if not most of the Tea Partiers are well intentioned loons.First off,they say that we have too much government and then they complain about our do nothing congress!? Secondly,Secondly,they protest for their right to reform our government because The Constitution says they have the right to do so.But,then,if you ask them about gun control,they say that that is liberal communist talk because the 2nd Amendment guarantees them the right to bare arms?!Hello!?!Do you even think about what you are saying?Do you even know what an amendment is?!?Something that has already been changed!You want to change our whole government,but we can't touch our gun laws?Cough-hypocrite-cough.

Eminem's new album,'Recovery',sucks.As someone that used to own every Eminem cd,I feel I have the credentials to claim-as my son,Tyler,would say-that Eminem is trying to make an album that sounds like Eminem music instead of making an Eminem album.Self parody,so to speak.I used to love how Marshall Slim Shady would use guest appearances to enhance his songs.He was a master at using samples like another instrument in his repertoire.His profanity was perfectly placed.mwah:perfect.'Recovery',however,is just the opposite.Without the 1,000 guest stars,and the overly famous sampling the thing you are left with is the worse part of the cd;Eminem's rapping.Sure,I still love the sound of his voice,but when the only fun part of listening to an artist is counting how many profanities he can throw out at you,then you know the songs are freakin' totally boring.'Recovery' will sell a million plus copies..but that only shows how lame r&b radio has become.

For over 30 years I have been  practicing different forms of mediation:mantra recitation,biorhythm,different forms of yoga,etc...I have even recently started a new form of mediation that I call,'Eyes Wide Shut'(ask me about it)...but,for me,the best form of mediation is saying The Rosary.I am not Catholic,so I do not totally pray The Rosary following their rituals.I never use the beads.I mostly do The Rosary either with my fingers,or by counting in my head.I have been saying The Rosary for decades.I have mostly used it as a time killer at work...but WoW!Under the influence of The rosary,I have seen a vision,and I have had moments of supreme clarity.In fact,the discipline of The Roasry is very mind clearing.I have found that it removes the daily clutter,filters out the bullshit,and leaves me more mindful and peaceful then any other form of mediation that I have ever tried.The rote of it is soul relaxing.Too bad,many non-Catholics and even more non-Christians are unable or unwilling to practice(and you do have to practice to be good )this beautiful form of mediation.It's awesome.

A few weeks ago,I posted on how a hawk had hit our front picture window.While writing this post,a cardinal flew onto the bush in front of the same picture window.My mother used to say to make a secret wish every time you see a cardinal.Did you make your wish..ssssh,I've made mine;-)


Robyn is off working on this year's high school musical's sets.This year,they are putting on,'Seussical -The Musical'.The new director has given her and her team around a month to make the sets...around the third of the time as she normally has.Plus,the new director,has decided against against pre-bought plans.So,it's crunch time.Good luck,cute girl.

While she is gone,I am planing on watching a movie double feature."Coming Home' and 'A History Of Violence'.

Enjoy your weekend:-)