Required Reading Worldwide - AbeBooks

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To do what is right/against your own spitefulness

To do what is right-when other people are doing what is wrong. This may sound like a judgment call. I guess post modern/moral relativism tells us there is not right or wrong, that these things are based on the individual rather than collective truth.

I will go out on a limb and say there are right and wrong things. Anyway, today-while faced with the indifference of a certain worker person,I felt a little annoyed but mainly I thought. What kind of person is so caught up in themselves, they refuse to see past their nose unless it benefits them? Moreover, how to act when I feel so wretched and punishing?

Yes, I do think it wrong to ignore people and yes- I do it at times and it is wrong. Life is not about convenience to us and our emotions. So, while I am blasting this person, naturally, I know that I am a wee bit in the wrong. It is not compassionate but truthful to be angry when people torch us.

I have not evolved past pettiness. I still yearn to blow my horn at people who cut me off in traffic or in sentences but I would hate if the shoe was on the other foot.
More and more, it seems that life is so paradoxical and flimsy. I guess what Philip Yancy said is true, "don't confuse life with God"(bad paraphrase from his book Disappointment with God).

I once heard the greatest thing we can do is be compassionate to others in our suffering. That is by, opening our heart to others we become more open to life.
I know that this person, was not doing anything personal to me-they seem to be indifferent to most people and that is their choice but I don't chose to live that way. Dumb Little Man's Blog. offer some tips for staying positive.

No, life is not a fairytale and the truth is, we should not live as though nothing is wrong but then again we should not live as though everything is wrong.

So, I am no longer brimming with self-righteous indignation. I have settled down because underneath it all is something bigger than myself.

Here is a quote to from the wonderful Mother Teresa-"Do not think that love, in order to be genuine, has to be extraordinary. What we need is to love without getting tired."

Happy Friday.

banned book week map and other steamy news

Banned books week is coming soon.September 26-October 3.
ALA Banned Books Weeks explains the importance of challenging those who oppose intellectual freedom. I know it is touchy...some things are offensive but the fact is censuring is restricting and wrong. Without intellectual freedom many progressive and good things would not have taken place in society. Plus if Anne Colture can be read without a public outcry surely- Harper Lee can.

Check out this map of banned book hot spots. Banned Books Map

That said. I am off to do some work. Yes, I do work. Anyway, loving the semester so far. work galore but that is never bad.

I am still finalizing my goals list. In the meantime check outAbbyTry Again's Goals.

mama mia

Yes, I watched the movie, again yesterday. It is a instant cheerer. Plus, Meryl Steep is wonderful in everything. Sadly, I know WAY TOO MANY Abba songs. Yes, I was singing along and tempted to put the sing-along section on. I resisted.

So, school is starting again tomorrow. I guess I've been doing this so long(going to school) it is exciting but not earth shattering. I look forward to learning,, seeing my friends and avoiding the undergrads.

Kidding but not really. I am in need of some goals for the year. I am a list slut and lists prove to be my best friend and motivator. So, hopefully, by the end of the month. I will have some goals to work on. I mean besides, the obvious-school, work, love, etc. and more concrete.

Like, I told one friend this has been and awesome summer but it has also been very hard in its own way. I feel very sober. Not somber but awake in a new way. Maybe this has something to do with "tracing the root cause of issues" in my life. Thanks J. McCarthy of QCC for those inspiring words because I did not realize how things were off-kilter. Or, maybe, I did and I did not want to address it.

I am Conversational Reading these days. Check it out you word nerds!!

Alas, I am out of words for now.

Late Night

Usually, I am asleep at this time. However, I was down in Berea(visiting J) and drank some coffee to keep me up for the drive back. It has succeeded.

I am not the only one up. My neighbors are outside playing handball. I don't know how they do it but they manage to have a blast with that all day and all night. Kudos to them.

J and I saw the new Tarantino movie .
I have to admit is was very good. I wonder how QT thinks up his movies. He has to have a wild imagination.

Anyway, I am hoping this sleepy time tea will make me dose off before long but that may be wishful thinking.

I am sorta watching Last Chance Harvey . I am a sucker for Emma Thompson. I find myself cringing a little at her costar. He is just a little too awkward but I guess that is the character.

A good friend of mine ventured to Ky this weekend. So that was exciting. I had not seen her in many years. So, that was amazing.

Otherwise, I am attempting to pump up the volume with my yoga practice. At this point, that means actually doing some practice. Thanks to Yoga Chicke - I have lots of inspiration delivered to my reader.

So, this my last summer weekend. School starts next week. It will be back to the books, the asphalt, and those crazy CATS fans.

Things to read

Not much going on. Might have news later in the week.
For now here are some cool things you might want to check out.


Thinking about buying new furniture. Don't Wise Bread shows you how to remix the old.

Healthy living on the brain. Check out Zen Habits offers some advice.

Need inspiration? Comminicatrix> shows us how to get moving. or Dumb Little Man offers some alternatives to procrastinating.

On courage

This week has been a serious of lesson on courage. Sometimes it takes deep courage to live fully. I am often surprised by how cowardly I can act. I don't know why because courage is not easy.Lately, it has been one thing after another confronting me, asking me to abide in courage. Whether it is driving in an unfamiliar part of town, trying a new knit pattern, admitting I am wrong or even not taking things so personal- I feel confounded by opportunities to act courageously. Needless, to say, I do not exactly act courageous all the time and sometimes would prefer it that way.Aren't we humans funny little creatures-always being so paradoxical?

Today, I woke up a full hour earlier than usual. It was so hard and even know-I dream of my bed. Yet, here I am because I needed to do this.
I actually liked the drive in this morning. It was very quiet on the roads. hardly any traffic until I got near stanton way. There is a mcdonalds, so i guess everyone was getting a muffin or whatever.
Check out my other blog-Zorahsnore. It is a girlish attempt at kicking up the blogging.

Sipping Saturday

It has been a long time since I have sipped a Saturday. I always have a good time but sometimes I get a little rushed and anxious. This Saturday is slow. Slow enough for me to do all I need to do and then do a lot of nothing.

I am looking for a knit project. I am sick of scarves(though I love them dearly) and not good enough for a shawl. I need coasters- so I have been working on those randomly but they don't actually require much skill or thought. I want to challenge but not kill myself when it comes to knitting. I have no bright ideas.

School starts soon. I am almost jumping with glee. No, I don't love homework, test, or super crazy reading assignments but I do enjoy my studies. This semester will be different. Now, I know my way around the University, I can relax and procrastinate about heading over the Rose St. Before, I would leave like an hour early-it is about 10 minutes or less- to go there.

Lately, I have digging Santigold. I am not sure where she is from but she sings some funky songs and my play list of full of this quirky but smart music.

Recently, I put together a bookshelf. My first assemble project. It was easy but very confusing. It did not come out perfect but it works and that is all that matters. I know that doesn't make sense but it is the truth.

It has finally stopped raining. It got nasty the past few weeks. I hate storms. I don't mind a gentle rain but a thunderstorm is not something I embrace.

I am at a reading lull and I decided to take action. I am challenging myself to read out of my comfort zone. I am not sure how longs this approach will last but I am trying. Okays, it is not that far out but it is not the usual. Although, I am hard pressed to tell you what the usual is. I feel like there are so many books I want to read but very few that I do read. So maybe, I should say- I am actually reading a book versus wanting to read a book.

Public Arts : Books That Helped Us Grow Up (2009-07-23)

Public Arts : Books That Helped Us Grow Up (2009-07-23)

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Once I heard that fire to any thought would allow it to spread. I kind of tucked that away until today.

I have a problem with a certain type of person. I know that even if they are jerks- I can choose my response-yada yada. In the meantime, I want to tell them what's what and get the smugness of making them blush. However, today I stopped and thought about how it truly did not matter.

These people exist but I don't have to like them or be their friends and they don't have to like me either. I can actually, not even communicate with them most of the time if I so chose and that is delicious.

It is hard to be genuine but not rude to people who make you want to slap them( I'm just being honest). So while the impulse may be there I should not act on. I don't think that means you roll out a welcome mat for people to stump on you but that you realize there is a time, place and season for everything.

In the meantime, sometimes it is best to keep your mouth shut so other people can hear the foolishness around them.