Brother Kaman

I don't think RabbiO said there was any "new evidence" of a dark side. He has only said that "perhaps" we are now more acutely aware of it. We have no new evidence of the gravitational forces but when we fall down we become more acutely aware of gravity. With near instantaneous news reporting from every corner of the globe, be have become more aware of crime and the heinous actions of psychopaths and other criminals the the world over, making it harder and harder to deny or shut out the dark side of humanity.

It maka no sensa to me!

That's cool, SalemWitchChild. I liked both versions and thought they were very creative. My own comments were generalizations. My lack of talent is offset by my lack of imagination.

I agree Hyper Real. In my experience on and off the internet, many people are looking for agreement as opposed to advice or opinion. That is not to say that it is true with SalemWitchChild. It is just my observation over the years. My own son always asked my opinion on things saying that my opinion meant a lot to him. Trouble was, I seldom agreed with him and he grew distant. Once I figured out what he really wanted (agreement and support for his ideas and opinions) it was easy for me to adjust and tell him whatever he wanted to hear. Since then we have had a very close relationship.

Playin' all night and the music's just right...

Four children and ten or more grandchildren. Momma keeps track of the grandkids.

I try to use the one in my head but it is really hard to push sometimes.

Sorry, I can't help myself sometimes but my children's momma gotta squeeze box she wears on her chest.

My God is very real. My God does not breathe, is not in a shape of anything, much less a man, doesn't go places or meddle in the affairs of the world or the people on it. Is my God a living God? Probably not. My God is.

“Hard work spotlights the character of people: some turn up their sleeves, some turn up their noses, and some don't turn up at all.” Sam Ewing

Now that is one of the best definitions of God that I have read in a long, long time. Thank you.

Looks like the pizza man kept it warm for you, too. From the colors you used I am guessing that you did the drawing of your avatar. Am I correct?

“Remember, if you ever need a helping hand, you'll find one at the end of your arm... As you grow older you will discover that you have two hands. One for helping yourself, the other for helping others.” Audrey Hepburn

I know you realize that you will die, yet I also know that you are not really living each day as if it were your last, no matter how much you wish to delude yourself. At the same time, I know that I am immortal and I live each day as though I will live forever. How old I am is entirely immaterial and I am not concerned if you or anyone else believes me. There is only one way it can be proven. I bet you can guess what that proof will be.

It is a fact that so far, everyone who has died, has lived. We have to wait until everyone who lives dies for your assumption becomes fact. People are being born way too fast for that to ever be proven in your lifetime. I believe I am immortal and only my death can ever prove otherwise.

I will die when I die, if I die at all. I don't want to know when I die. I want to know where I will die. That way I will never go near the place.

Seattle - Home of the Grunge

New Orleans

You must still be a kid, murphzlaw1. I would go with: The Beatles Eva Cassidy Dire Straits Fleetwood Mac Moody Blues

My wife has been after me to get a housekeeper.

Yes I am biologically human. I have four children. I continue to age. You may think I may die like the rest of you but only my death will convince me. I do not lead my life as if each moment will be my last. I live my life as if I have an infinite future.

I am immortal and I live as such until ultimately proven otherwise.

If malt liquor counts, I have been know to have maltipoos as well.

I will keep you close in my thoughts and meditations, Stormson.

Try breaking it down into pieces and work at it one piece at a time. For instance, do you believe in life after death? If so, what do you envision that life to be? Be descriptive now. Don't just use one sentence. Describe your God. Is he the angry, jealous, vengeful God of the Abrahamic religiions? Is he multi personality as the Hindu God (s)? Is your God all powerful? Does your God meddle in human affairs? Once again give detail. What is your take on Evil? Is it driven by a powerful personality like Satan? Just how powerful is that personality? Is the Evil One nearly as powerful as your God? I think you get the idea. Just take it one subject at a time and write it down in detail. Don't worry if you don't get it right the first time. Go back latter and refine it. Go back often. When more clarity comes to you, go back and make it more clear. I don't think you will have any trouble.