I have to remind myself that some birds aren't meant to be caged. Their feathers are just too bright. And when they fly away, the part of you that knows it was a sin to lock them up DOES rejoice. But still, the place you live in is that much more drab and empty that they're gone. I guess I just miss my friend.

DIOGENES

Lost a beloved and loyal friend last Thursday. Diogenes will live in my heart until I expire. Thanks for being such a great companion for over 10 years, my beautiful Dio!

An Enlightened Voice

One sometimes feels a guest of one's time and not a member of its household. --George F. Kennan

Such was the experience of Kennan, whose 'realist' approach to foreign policy was respected neither in his time nor ours. He vehemently opposed the 'idealism' of those who wished to base public policy on Western, Christian morality, which assumed the exalted notion that the United States had a 'messianic' purpose to set the world aright. Wow--what a nice corrective to the now dominant prejudice toward American exceptionalism, owned and voiced by so many politicians.

What's the question?

That's it. Christian no more. Call me a Humanist. Why does Christianity seem to be the enemy of life on earth? Must religion die for the planet to live?

I'm tired of the hate, tired of the rape of our environment, tired of the legislation of sectarian morality, tired of the self-righteous bigotry and prejudice--all at the service of a faith driven agenda. I'm tired of Christianity. I think Jesus wouldn't even recognize it if he were alive.

That's it! Christian no more! Call me a Humanist.

What 'Christians' have done in the name of Jesus is deplorable. Christianity is the enemy of life on earth. Must Christianity--must every religion--die for the planet to live?

Dust in the wind

Life goes on . . . long after the thrill of living is gone.