Starting today I will be posting ideas for my wedding. My fiance and I will be getting married August 27th, 2011 in Omaha, NE and we have only just started planning. While I know that a lot of people blog about their wedding, I'm going to jump on the bandwagon, mostly because this is the easiest way to share pictures and ideas with friends involved in helping me plan, without emailing them waaaaay too often!! So, I hope this works!
My fiance and I both love art deco, film noir, jazz, and swing dancing, so we are hoping to incorporate some of these elements into our decorations. In starting to get ideas for style and decorations for the wedding, I have singled out some blogs that I really love. They are:
http://www.bashplease.blogspot.com/
http://ruffledblog.com/
http://www.oncewed.com/
http://www.quitelikeit.com/BLOG!/
http://100layercake.com/blog/
http://www.stylemepretty.com/
September 29, 2010
August 25, 2010
Revelation
We make ourselves a place apart
Behind light words that tease and flout,
But oh, the agitated heart
Till someone really find us out.
'Tis pity if the case require
(Or so we say) that in the end
We speak the literal to inspire
The understanding of a friend.
But so with all, from babes that play
At hide-and-seek to God afar,
So all who hide too well away
Must speak and tell us where they are.
-Robert Frost
Behind light words that tease and flout,
But oh, the agitated heart
Till someone really find us out.
'Tis pity if the case require
(Or so we say) that in the end
We speak the literal to inspire
The understanding of a friend.
But so with all, from babes that play
At hide-and-seek to God afar,
So all who hide too well away
Must speak and tell us where they are.
-Robert Frost
August 06, 2010
Skills/Bills
My skills don't pay my bills
i am only 28, getting heartburn as of late, my insides must be ill
i've been meaning to get my passport for months now i am a slacker
this sucks my soul out, i am after happiness but just keep finding doubt.
a string broke on my ukelele this morning
and although i wrote a new song first but i fear it might be boring, weak bridge, no chorus
i am a weak link in a chain that makes the world better
i try to make my world better but i am exhausted from the effort
i bought a mower for my grass but i only cut half
i'm shuffling funds from one credit line to another trying to keep the banks off of my back
the people i love most are actually cats
i went to school though, and then i quit school and i am proud
i have a job, it's called poetry and music but my muses must be sick, i talk quiet and cry loud
poems are as vague as air and as necessary
i write them for me and so people might get me
i write them for free like i have to breathe
but i will grow old with no pension
i only hope someone might quote something i once wrote or told, in the opening page of a good book i'd like a mention
my house, like my head, is full of clutter
i have no money but still manage to find some with which to buy almond butter
my needs, apparently are extravagant
there is always beer in the budget
because life is rough and instant gratification adds a soft touch to it
i have a sore throat but still want to smoke drugs
i have a complicated faith that makes me want to take more drugs
i have hate for a system that puts people in prison for using drugs, it's them and us and if i go down for this i'll scream and i'll cuss
amidst this i mean to be productive
i write lists to make things visual, fell constructive
maybe i'm just obsessive
sit with coffee and plan goals i'm not yet pursuing
have a refill, an excuse to keep still, more stewing
i talk of health and wellness and think of things that i'm not doing
but i want love in spite of all this
and back rubs and honest questions and due respect
i want poems to save my life
i want karma to save my poems
i want money to come to me, i want my head to be a happy home
Tanya Davis 2006
i am only 28, getting heartburn as of late, my insides must be ill
i've been meaning to get my passport for months now i am a slacker
this sucks my soul out, i am after happiness but just keep finding doubt.
a string broke on my ukelele this morning
and although i wrote a new song first but i fear it might be boring, weak bridge, no chorus
i am a weak link in a chain that makes the world better
i try to make my world better but i am exhausted from the effort
i bought a mower for my grass but i only cut half
i'm shuffling funds from one credit line to another trying to keep the banks off of my back
the people i love most are actually cats
i went to school though, and then i quit school and i am proud
i have a job, it's called poetry and music but my muses must be sick, i talk quiet and cry loud
poems are as vague as air and as necessary
i write them for me and so people might get me
i write them for free like i have to breathe
but i will grow old with no pension
i only hope someone might quote something i once wrote or told, in the opening page of a good book i'd like a mention
my house, like my head, is full of clutter
i have no money but still manage to find some with which to buy almond butter
my needs, apparently are extravagant
there is always beer in the budget
because life is rough and instant gratification adds a soft touch to it
i have a sore throat but still want to smoke drugs
i have a complicated faith that makes me want to take more drugs
i have hate for a system that puts people in prison for using drugs, it's them and us and if i go down for this i'll scream and i'll cuss
amidst this i mean to be productive
i write lists to make things visual, fell constructive
maybe i'm just obsessive
sit with coffee and plan goals i'm not yet pursuing
have a refill, an excuse to keep still, more stewing
i talk of health and wellness and think of things that i'm not doing
but i want love in spite of all this
and back rubs and honest questions and due respect
i want poems to save my life
i want karma to save my poems
i want money to come to me, i want my head to be a happy home
Tanya Davis 2006
March 22, 2008
February 19, 2008
While waiting for my sandwich to thaw so I can go to work...
~~The Basics~~
Full Name:: Laura
Nicknames:: Kat, Shortness, etc..
Birthday:: December 24, 1985
Zodiac Sign:: Capricorn
Eye Color:: Light Blue & a little green
Hair Color:: um... "light"?
Blood Type:: don't know!!
Home Town:: Grand Rapids
Birth Place:: Durham, NC
Screenname:: blukat8504
Are you an organ donor?: yessir
Current occupation?: student & secretary
Tattoos:: nope
Piercings:: just my ears. 0=)
Siblings:: one sister, one cousin-almost-brother
Pets::I have 2 kittens: Simon and Micha
Righty or Lefty:: Righty
Celebrity you'd most like to hit with your car?: no idea...
~~Favorites~~
Disney Character?: bugs bunny
Ice Cream Flavor?: Cheesecake
Soda?: Coke... pepsi = blah.
Childhood Toy?: probably one of my dolls?
Drink?: anything but beer...
Book?: too many..
Movie?: dido.
T.V. Show?: House?
Store?: TJ Max
Artist?: Monet
Actor/Actress?: Audrey Hepburn
Song?: I hate having to choose!
Type of Music?: ???
Musician?: Vienna Teng, currently
Love Song?: "At Last"
Color?: Blue and Green
Holiday?: Christmas
Musical?: Le Miserables
Radio Station?: ???
Comedian?: Eddie Izzard
Website?: facebook? hehehe
Author?: Anne Tyler
Poem?: Good question..
Quote?: "There is no charm equal to tenderness of heart" -- Jane Austen
Sport?: Figure Skating! duh...
Sports Team?: I should probably say "The Huskers"
Board Game?: Lexigon
Season?: Summer
Word?: Moist Towelette
Restaraunt?: oh man... so many! Right now its Wei Wei Palace
Smells?: Cookies, Will's aftershave
~~Have You Ever~~
Been in love?: Yes
Skipped School?: Only in College
Watched the stars?: Yes
Mooned someone?: um. no.
Smoked?: nope
Used any illegal drugs?: nope
Been so drunk you blacked out?: nope
Had an Imaginary Friend: when I was little. His name was "glowing eyes." creepy no?
Punched a Wall in Anger?: Maybe?
Cried during a Movie?: Yes
Dyed or cut your own hair?: Unfortunately... yes to both
Laughed so hard you cried?: Definately
Kissed someone in the rain?: I think so?
Peed your pants after age 8?: I don't think so?
Sang to someone for no reason?: Seems likely.
Made out in a theatre?: Yes
Broken any bones?: my wrist, and two toes
Thought you were going to die?: Recently while sliding through a busy intersection.
Been in a car accident?: Yes
Lied to your parents?: Nooo.... =P
Lied to your Best Friend?: I don't think so?
Broken any Laws?: Speeding?
Danced when there wasn't any music playing?: Of course!
~~Controversial Issues~~
Republican or Democrat?: Democrat
How do you feel about censorship?: I don't think Adults should be censored (define "adult" as you will...)
How do you feel about online dating?: um... I generally don't like it, but its worked for people I know.
How do you feel about the death penalty?: I don't think that "justice" is achieved by imitating the same violence we are punishing.
How do you feel about abortion?: Personally, I hate it. However, I think people are entitled to make their own decisions.
How do you feel about gun control?: i'm in favor mostly.
How do you feel about cloning and stem cell research?: Sure...? Cloning seems a little creepy though.
~~Who was the last person to...~~
hug you?: Will
Say hi to you?: Christine
kiss you?: Will
Write you a poem?: I don't think anyone has?
Take your picture?: The yearbook people, today!
Call you?: My mom
Buy you something?: Will
Go to the movies with you?: Will
Tell you that they loved you?: Mom
~~What was the last...~~
time you laughed?: In class today
movie you watched?: Fargo
time you cried?: not sure...
number you dialed?: the pharmacy's
book you read?: I'm reading several by Hans Frei
food you ate?: I'm WAITING to eat my pb&j sandwich because it's frozen!!
store you were in?: D&W
song you sang?: Psalm 23 by Brahms... (i'm in choir)
~~Can you...?~~
speak another language?: I know ancient Greek but I can't speak it... hehehe. Also, a good bit of Spanish and some phrases in several Asian languages...
make a card pyramid?: Absolutely not. That is beyond my capabilities.
touch your tongue to your nose?: not quite.
whistle?: Yes
dance?: Yes! =D
go 24 hours without sleep and still function?: Once in awhile... its been known to happen...
blow a bubble?: Only after great effort...
cross your eyes?: Yes, but I can only do it looking away and not towards my nose... I get called "froggie" for doing this. =)
sew?: I learned when I was little, but you wouldn't want me to try now...
cook?: I loooove to cook.
~~Do you believe in~~
God?: Yes
the Devil?: Meh. I suppose
Reincarnation?: nah... it'd be awesome though!
Love at first sight?: I do now.
Soul mates?: Not exactly.
Luck?: Sure. I'm pretty lucky.
Santa?: um. yes!
Yourself?: Yes, most of the time. =)
~~This or That?~~
Batman or Superman?: Batman!
Night or Day?: Night
Rain or Sun?: Sun
Books or Movies?: Movies
Pepsi or Coke?: COKE.
Summer or Winter?: Summer
Cursive or Print?: Print
Ocean or Pool?: Ocean
Boxers or Briefs?: Boxers
Coffee or Tea?: Tea
Electric Slide or Macerena?: no thank you.
N*Sync or Backstreet Boys?: N*Sync
Black or White?: Black
Cats or Dogs?: Both, and in combination! hehehe
Eyes or Smile?: Eyes.
McDonald's or Burger King?: Gross...
Paper or Plastic?: Paper... but only if you recycle it.
Phone or in Person?: Always in person!
Silver or Gold?: White Gold or Silver.
Truth or Dare?: Truth
Fruits or Veggies?: Fruits
Ketchup or Mustard?: Mustard
Showers or Baths?: Depends...
Hugs or Kisses?: Kisses
Love or Lust?: Love
Pencil or Pen?: Pen
~~Relationships~~
Best Friend?: Will and Wittwer
Favorite Inside Joke?: "I like hot things at night."
Have you ever asked someone out?: uuh... Yes.
Have you ever been dumped?: Yes
How old were you when you got your first kiss?: 16
Do you want to get married?: Now I do.
Do you want to have children?: Not any time soon!!!
How many people have you dated?: 5
1 really good friend or 12 okay friends?: 1 really good friend
Have you ever been in love?: Yes, in the present tense!
Have you ever cheated?: No
Have you ever been cheated on?: Maybe... i'm not sure.
Biggest turn on?: Kindness and sincerity, intelligent conversation
Biggest turn off?: Arrogance, self-centeredness
Do you believe in wishing on stars?: Yes =)
Most Important quality in a significant other?: Sincerity, Devotion (if we're talking long-term)
Would you take a bullet for someone you loved?: Of course
Would you kill someone for someone you loved?: If I had to.
Have you ever sent someone a love letter?: Yes.
~~Randomness~~
Name three things you can't live without:: Will, my Mac, music
Like thunderstorms?: LOVE them.
What's your greatest Ambition?: to learn to love people fully and bring a little more justice into the world
What's your darkest fear?: Losing the people I love, being alone.
What is the largest amount of popsicles that you have eaten on one day?: maybe 3 or 4...
Sesame street alter ego?: Snuffaluffagus!!!
If you had a personality disorder or mental disease what would it be?: HAHA! I love it! um... I actually don't know!
What's your most missed memory?: maybe highschool friends
What's one thing would you change about yourself?: the fact that I can be complacent when worried about something.
Is there a song at the moment that describes a portion of your life?: Maybe "Gravity" or "Harbor" by Vienna Teng
Do you drink alcohol?: Sometimes, but I usually can't finnish my glass.
Do you smoke cigarettes?: absolutely not!
What is the one song you know every word to?: A lot of them!
Are you afraid of the dark?: Sometimes.
Worst Crime?: Speeding.
What is the color of your room?: off white. it's covered in pictures & posters
Where's your second home?: Will's house, the 4th floor of the library.
What is your bedtime?: lately its been really early.
Do you wear contacts or glasses?: I used to have reading glasses
What is one of the best days of your life?: The whole first week Will and I dated, The day I was on the radio,
What did you do today?: Woke up, went to class, ate lunch, mediated a fight between the cats...
If you died tomorrow who would you leave everything you owned to?: Will, Wittwer, my family, different things to different people... =)
What inspires you?: Music, Will, Books, Movies, People
Last time you were depressed?: I don't think i've ever really been. Though in high school I came awful close with the family situation.
If E.T. knocked on your door and asked to use your phone, what do you do?: I'd be afraid. Then i'd tell him I don't get long distance.
What is your all time most favorite sweet?: Cheesecake!
What do you want to happen to your body once you die?: I dunno... whatever people want to do with me?
If you could go back in time and change something about your life?: There are a few things... though to be honest, i've learned a lot from all the stupid painful things i've done.
If you could ask God one question, what would it be?: Why not more evidence? Things would be easier that way...
If you could take over the world, would you?: Probably not.
In the past week, what is the most fun thing you have done?: Ever? So many things...
If you were to become blind, what would you miss most?: Will's expressions, beauty
Would you ever enlist in the military?: Only if they took someone I loved from me.
If you hadn't been doing this survey, what would you have been doing?: homework
Do you wish on stars?: Sometimes...
Do you sleep with stuffed animals?: If you count my cats...
Have you ever been to a concert?: yes
What's your best physical feature?: Maybe my eyes
What annoys you the most?: People judging other people
Did you ever play an instrument?: Piano (still), and a little bit of violin
Do you believe in fate?: Yes
Do you think this survey is long enough?: a little too long
Do you have a favorite flower?: Roses, Violets, Gerber Daisies
~~Fill in the blank~~
I miss...: Nap Time, School Vacations, not having so many responsibilities
If i were a ...: Boy I would never have a period ever again... or have to bear children for that matter!
I wish ...: I were already accepted to the University of Chicago...
So many people don't know that ...: there are so many injustices in the world that they are participating in.
Full Name:: Laura
Nicknames:: Kat, Shortness, etc..
Birthday:: December 24, 1985
Zodiac Sign:: Capricorn
Eye Color:: Light Blue & a little green
Hair Color:: um... "light"?
Blood Type:: don't know!!
Home Town:: Grand Rapids
Birth Place:: Durham, NC
Screenname:: blukat8504
Are you an organ donor?: yessir
Current occupation?: student & secretary
Tattoos:: nope
Piercings:: just my ears. 0=)
Siblings:: one sister, one cousin-almost-brother
Pets::I have 2 kittens: Simon and Micha
Righty or Lefty:: Righty
Celebrity you'd most like to hit with your car?: no idea...
~~Favorites~~
Disney Character?: bugs bunny
Ice Cream Flavor?: Cheesecake
Soda?: Coke... pepsi = blah.
Childhood Toy?: probably one of my dolls?
Drink?: anything but beer...
Book?: too many..
Movie?: dido.
T.V. Show?: House?
Store?: TJ Max
Artist?: Monet
Actor/Actress?: Audrey Hepburn
Song?: I hate having to choose!
Type of Music?: ???
Musician?: Vienna Teng, currently
Love Song?: "At Last"
Color?: Blue and Green
Holiday?: Christmas
Musical?: Le Miserables
Radio Station?: ???
Comedian?: Eddie Izzard
Website?: facebook? hehehe
Author?: Anne Tyler
Poem?: Good question..
Quote?: "There is no charm equal to tenderness of heart" -- Jane Austen
Sport?: Figure Skating! duh...
Sports Team?: I should probably say "The Huskers"
Board Game?: Lexigon
Season?: Summer
Word?: Moist Towelette
Restaraunt?: oh man... so many! Right now its Wei Wei Palace
Smells?: Cookies, Will's aftershave
~~Have You Ever~~
Been in love?: Yes
Skipped School?: Only in College
Watched the stars?: Yes
Mooned someone?: um. no.
Smoked?: nope
Used any illegal drugs?: nope
Been so drunk you blacked out?: nope
Had an Imaginary Friend: when I was little. His name was "glowing eyes." creepy no?
Punched a Wall in Anger?: Maybe?
Cried during a Movie?: Yes
Dyed or cut your own hair?: Unfortunately... yes to both
Laughed so hard you cried?: Definately
Kissed someone in the rain?: I think so?
Peed your pants after age 8?: I don't think so?
Sang to someone for no reason?: Seems likely.
Made out in a theatre?: Yes
Broken any bones?: my wrist, and two toes
Thought you were going to die?: Recently while sliding through a busy intersection.
Been in a car accident?: Yes
Lied to your parents?: Nooo.... =P
Lied to your Best Friend?: I don't think so?
Broken any Laws?: Speeding?
Danced when there wasn't any music playing?: Of course!
~~Controversial Issues~~
Republican or Democrat?: Democrat
How do you feel about censorship?: I don't think Adults should be censored (define "adult" as you will...)
How do you feel about online dating?: um... I generally don't like it, but its worked for people I know.
How do you feel about the death penalty?: I don't think that "justice" is achieved by imitating the same violence we are punishing.
How do you feel about abortion?: Personally, I hate it. However, I think people are entitled to make their own decisions.
How do you feel about gun control?: i'm in favor mostly.
How do you feel about cloning and stem cell research?: Sure...? Cloning seems a little creepy though.
~~Who was the last person to...~~
hug you?: Will
Say hi to you?: Christine
kiss you?: Will
Write you a poem?: I don't think anyone has?
Take your picture?: The yearbook people, today!
Call you?: My mom
Buy you something?: Will
Go to the movies with you?: Will
Tell you that they loved you?: Mom
~~What was the last...~~
time you laughed?: In class today
movie you watched?: Fargo
time you cried?: not sure...
number you dialed?: the pharmacy's
book you read?: I'm reading several by Hans Frei
food you ate?: I'm WAITING to eat my pb&j sandwich because it's frozen!!
store you were in?: D&W
song you sang?: Psalm 23 by Brahms... (i'm in choir)
~~Can you...?~~
speak another language?: I know ancient Greek but I can't speak it... hehehe. Also, a good bit of Spanish and some phrases in several Asian languages...
make a card pyramid?: Absolutely not. That is beyond my capabilities.
touch your tongue to your nose?: not quite.
whistle?: Yes
dance?: Yes! =D
go 24 hours without sleep and still function?: Once in awhile... its been known to happen...
blow a bubble?: Only after great effort...
cross your eyes?: Yes, but I can only do it looking away and not towards my nose... I get called "froggie" for doing this. =)
sew?: I learned when I was little, but you wouldn't want me to try now...
cook?: I loooove to cook.
~~Do you believe in~~
God?: Yes
the Devil?: Meh. I suppose
Reincarnation?: nah... it'd be awesome though!
Love at first sight?: I do now.
Soul mates?: Not exactly.
Luck?: Sure. I'm pretty lucky.
Santa?: um. yes!
Yourself?: Yes, most of the time. =)
~~This or That?~~
Batman or Superman?: Batman!
Night or Day?: Night
Rain or Sun?: Sun
Books or Movies?: Movies
Pepsi or Coke?: COKE.
Summer or Winter?: Summer
Cursive or Print?: Print
Ocean or Pool?: Ocean
Boxers or Briefs?: Boxers
Coffee or Tea?: Tea
Electric Slide or Macerena?: no thank you.
N*Sync or Backstreet Boys?: N*Sync
Black or White?: Black
Cats or Dogs?: Both, and in combination! hehehe
Eyes or Smile?: Eyes.
McDonald's or Burger King?: Gross...
Paper or Plastic?: Paper... but only if you recycle it.
Phone or in Person?: Always in person!
Silver or Gold?: White Gold or Silver.
Truth or Dare?: Truth
Fruits or Veggies?: Fruits
Ketchup or Mustard?: Mustard
Showers or Baths?: Depends...
Hugs or Kisses?: Kisses
Love or Lust?: Love
Pencil or Pen?: Pen
~~Relationships~~
Best Friend?: Will and Wittwer
Favorite Inside Joke?: "I like hot things at night."
Have you ever asked someone out?: uuh... Yes.
Have you ever been dumped?: Yes
How old were you when you got your first kiss?: 16
Do you want to get married?: Now I do.
Do you want to have children?: Not any time soon!!!
How many people have you dated?: 5
1 really good friend or 12 okay friends?: 1 really good friend
Have you ever been in love?: Yes, in the present tense!
Have you ever cheated?: No
Have you ever been cheated on?: Maybe... i'm not sure.
Biggest turn on?: Kindness and sincerity, intelligent conversation
Biggest turn off?: Arrogance, self-centeredness
Do you believe in wishing on stars?: Yes =)
Most Important quality in a significant other?: Sincerity, Devotion (if we're talking long-term)
Would you take a bullet for someone you loved?: Of course
Would you kill someone for someone you loved?: If I had to.
Have you ever sent someone a love letter?: Yes.
~~Randomness~~
Name three things you can't live without:: Will, my Mac, music
Like thunderstorms?: LOVE them.
What's your greatest Ambition?: to learn to love people fully and bring a little more justice into the world
What's your darkest fear?: Losing the people I love, being alone.
What is the largest amount of popsicles that you have eaten on one day?: maybe 3 or 4...
Sesame street alter ego?: Snuffaluffagus!!!
If you had a personality disorder or mental disease what would it be?: HAHA! I love it! um... I actually don't know!
What's your most missed memory?: maybe highschool friends
What's one thing would you change about yourself?: the fact that I can be complacent when worried about something.
Is there a song at the moment that describes a portion of your life?: Maybe "Gravity" or "Harbor" by Vienna Teng
Do you drink alcohol?: Sometimes, but I usually can't finnish my glass.
Do you smoke cigarettes?: absolutely not!
What is the one song you know every word to?: A lot of them!
Are you afraid of the dark?: Sometimes.
Worst Crime?: Speeding.
What is the color of your room?: off white. it's covered in pictures & posters
Where's your second home?: Will's house, the 4th floor of the library.
What is your bedtime?: lately its been really early.
Do you wear contacts or glasses?: I used to have reading glasses
What is one of the best days of your life?: The whole first week Will and I dated, The day I was on the radio,
What did you do today?: Woke up, went to class, ate lunch, mediated a fight between the cats...
If you died tomorrow who would you leave everything you owned to?: Will, Wittwer, my family, different things to different people... =)
What inspires you?: Music, Will, Books, Movies, People
Last time you were depressed?: I don't think i've ever really been. Though in high school I came awful close with the family situation.
If E.T. knocked on your door and asked to use your phone, what do you do?: I'd be afraid. Then i'd tell him I don't get long distance.
What is your all time most favorite sweet?: Cheesecake!
What do you want to happen to your body once you die?: I dunno... whatever people want to do with me?
If you could go back in time and change something about your life?: There are a few things... though to be honest, i've learned a lot from all the stupid painful things i've done.
If you could ask God one question, what would it be?: Why not more evidence? Things would be easier that way...
If you could take over the world, would you?: Probably not.
In the past week, what is the most fun thing you have done?: Ever? So many things...
If you were to become blind, what would you miss most?: Will's expressions, beauty
Would you ever enlist in the military?: Only if they took someone I loved from me.
If you hadn't been doing this survey, what would you have been doing?: homework
Do you wish on stars?: Sometimes...
Do you sleep with stuffed animals?: If you count my cats...
Have you ever been to a concert?: yes
What's your best physical feature?: Maybe my eyes
What annoys you the most?: People judging other people
Did you ever play an instrument?: Piano (still), and a little bit of violin
Do you believe in fate?: Yes
Do you think this survey is long enough?: a little too long
Do you have a favorite flower?: Roses, Violets, Gerber Daisies
~~Fill in the blank~~
I miss...: Nap Time, School Vacations, not having so many responsibilities
If i were a ...: Boy I would never have a period ever again... or have to bear children for that matter!
I wish ...: I were already accepted to the University of Chicago...
So many people don't know that ...: there are so many injustices in the world that they are participating in.
December 11, 2007
How dare they...
I don't think i've ever been so angry at a group of people before.
But Fred Phelps and his brainwashed cult from Westboro Baptist Church has really taken the cake.
Now, I believe in free speech and freedom of religion. I am myself a Christian. In fact, i've spent several years now studying the complexities of Biblical interpretation, as well as studying the original Greek of the New Testament. Why is this man so hung up on "the evils" of homosexuality? And hate??
There are only 7 passages in the entire Bible that mention homosexuality, Fred. Oh, and also, the issue of homosexual orientation is never ever addressed anywhere in scripture. Oh yeah, and the laws in Leviticus and elsewhere in the Old Testament were part of the purity laws of Israel. These laws were directed towards the Hebrews because they were a minority group living in a large foreign culture where the main religion was a fertility religion. Sexual acts were used to "stimulate" the gods into bringing rain, or whatever else. The homosexual laws were grouped into the same category as laws such as "do not have sex with menstruating women." Everything in the list was considered to be "an abomination." So, if the question is so simply answered, then there are a whole list of other things we shouldn't do that we are already doing now. What else... hmmm... oh, and the words that Paul uses in the New Testament might not actually specifically mean "homosexuals." They could have meant "pedaphiles" or "perverts," implying that the behaviors Paul was addressing were deranged in some way.
Can you read Greek Fred?
I sincerely don't believe that the "sin" of homosexuality is the central focus of the Christian message. Even if the debate on homosexuality in the church is someday resolved, and everyone is able to agree that homosexuality is a sin, it is certain that this one "sin" would not be any greater than the others.... the more important ones that everyone commits on a daily basis...
Speaking of which, isn't "Love your neighbor" the greatest command?
Normally I wouldn't be this upset. I've seen enough religious nuts in my short time to understand that taking logically makes absolutely no difference... Its just that this time they were picketing in my home town, at the funerals of those poor people in Von Maur...
How dare you Fred
But Fred Phelps and his brainwashed cult from Westboro Baptist Church has really taken the cake.
Now, I believe in free speech and freedom of religion. I am myself a Christian. In fact, i've spent several years now studying the complexities of Biblical interpretation, as well as studying the original Greek of the New Testament. Why is this man so hung up on "the evils" of homosexuality? And hate??
There are only 7 passages in the entire Bible that mention homosexuality, Fred. Oh, and also, the issue of homosexual orientation is never ever addressed anywhere in scripture. Oh yeah, and the laws in Leviticus and elsewhere in the Old Testament were part of the purity laws of Israel. These laws were directed towards the Hebrews because they were a minority group living in a large foreign culture where the main religion was a fertility religion. Sexual acts were used to "stimulate" the gods into bringing rain, or whatever else. The homosexual laws were grouped into the same category as laws such as "do not have sex with menstruating women." Everything in the list was considered to be "an abomination." So, if the question is so simply answered, then there are a whole list of other things we shouldn't do that we are already doing now. What else... hmmm... oh, and the words that Paul uses in the New Testament might not actually specifically mean "homosexuals." They could have meant "pedaphiles" or "perverts," implying that the behaviors Paul was addressing were deranged in some way.
Can you read Greek Fred?
I sincerely don't believe that the "sin" of homosexuality is the central focus of the Christian message. Even if the debate on homosexuality in the church is someday resolved, and everyone is able to agree that homosexuality is a sin, it is certain that this one "sin" would not be any greater than the others.... the more important ones that everyone commits on a daily basis...
Speaking of which, isn't "Love your neighbor" the greatest command?
Normally I wouldn't be this upset. I've seen enough religious nuts in my short time to understand that taking logically makes absolutely no difference... Its just that this time they were picketing in my home town, at the funerals of those poor people in Von Maur...
How dare you Fred
September 23, 2007
I've decided... kinda
So, here are the schools I'm applying to first:
1. University of Chicago
2. University of Illinois at Urbana-
Champaign (dual-degree program)
3. Loyola University
4. NYU
5. Boston College
6. Boston University
7. UC Berkley (maybe)
All this stressing out about application deadlines and scoring well on the GRE is going to get to me eventually.
Also, what about school?
And my music?
*sigh*
Time goes bye so quickly...
On the plus side: Angela and I have a new family member: Simon the Kitten.
AND
Will is moving here in 3 WEEKS!
Life isn't so bad. =) =) =)
1. University of Chicago
2. University of Illinois at Urbana-
Champaign (dual-degree program)
3. Loyola University
4. NYU
5. Boston College
6. Boston University
7. UC Berkley (maybe)
All this stressing out about application deadlines and scoring well on the GRE is going to get to me eventually.
Also, what about school?
And my music?
*sigh*
Time goes bye so quickly...
On the plus side: Angela and I have a new family member: Simon the Kitten.
AND
Will is moving here in 3 WEEKS!
Life isn't so bad. =) =) =)
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