M&L: A Random Harvest

The magnificent the_numinous_1 says if you're reading this post, and think I'm talking specifically about you: yes, I am. Now go to the nearest mirror and think of the thing you always say, the ugly thing, the terrible, painful word you think you deserve. And instead, say this:

"I am human. I am glorious."

kightp did it most recently, but all my friends are jumping on this particular bandwagon.

Chances are people you don't even know are being introduced to your journal every day, either randomly or through someone else. In addition to recent entries, people can get to know you better by what you posted in the past. With that in mind post a link to your entries on this day exactly three months ago, six months ago, nine months ago, and a year ago. If there was no entry on that day, link the closest date.

Three months ago, I offered my reflections on the 20th anniversary of my marriage.

Nothing precisely six months ago, but you can choose from a user’s guide to self on February 17 or 10 things I’ve done that presumably you have not on February 19.

Nine months ago, I was angry at God.


A year ago today I posted three times. I asked what makes you feel loved—which is still a great question, IMO., and twice I posted poems with great personal meaning to me.

elisem reminds us of a truth from Rilke, as quoted by LeGuin. "When the genuine myth rises into consciousness, that is always its message. You must change your life."
-- Ursula K. LeGuin

( And here is the whole poem, as translated by Stephen Mitchell )

jabber on bread and circuses
At this point, it seems to me that US politics is no different than professional wrestling. It's just drama and bombast, hiding the fact that all the performers are in it for the money. From the Schiavo and stem-cell Fetish of Life, to this tapeworm of a meme that is Intelligent Design, is all misdirection from the forces actually driving the process - the process from which "politics" is just a distraction.

robkaiote on the perils of a “Jesus Is a Liberal” bumpersticker. The conservative Jeebus McNuggety types especially seem absolutely filled with spittle-flecked, red faced, apoplexy that I would dare to claim liberal street creds for either Jesus or His agenda.


The Medium Lobster explains how to guarantee National Security with fraternity air raid hijinks.

The amazing james_nicoll rolls the dice. Result: Six space suits (non-humanoid, non-fuctional), a pistol (configured for something with tendrils), six thousand romance novels (suitable for a species that reproduces via larval cannibalism of the parent) and a small bottled universe (natural laws incompatable with our own).

margorose offers a factoid:
I discovered during my research for this project that the average D-cup breast weighs 8 pounds--without coins and bells.

( a number of silly questions )

TESTING 1 2 3: They Sure Have My Number. Er, Color

Free personality analysis from ColorQuiz.com.
Generated on Fri Aug 19 19:58:55 2005.

Your Existing Situation
Acts in an orderly, methodical, and self-contained manner. Who, me? Well, I have been getting back to making lists and calendars again--always a sign of mental health and productivity for me.

Needs the sympathetic understanding of someone who will give her recognition and approval. Someone I respect, yes. And dammit, I need feedback on my work. Otherwise I start getting weird and stop being able to work.

Your Stress Sources
Wishes to be independent, unhampered, and free from any limitation or restriction, other than those which she imposes of herself or by her own choice and decision. You can carve this on my tombstone. It's me. I will gladly fulfill very heavy responsibilities--but *I* have to choose them.

Your Restrained Characteristics
Distressed by the obstacles with which she is faced and is no mood for any form of activity or for further demands on her. Needs peace and quiet, and the avoidance of anything which might distress her further. God, yes. Except that I am in the mood for activity that will get me through this move.

Egocentric and therefore quick to take offense. Self-centered? Yeah. But I don't think I have that much of a hair trigger on being offended. But housepet says, "In some specific areas, yes, you do. In most things, fuck no." And she's right. I guess my ego just isn't bound up in everything--probably a source of rejoicing to all who have to deal with me.

Sensitive and sentimental, but conceals this from all except those very close to him. True, although certain layers of feeling are there on the surface. But the deep ones I don't show anyone except a very trusted few.

Able to achieve satisfaction through sexual activity. As all my neighbors can attest.

Your Desired Objective
Needs a change in her circumstances or in her relationships which will permit relief from stress. Seeking a solution which will open up new and better possibilities and allow hopes to be fulfilled. Yes, yes, yes. Change in circumstances is just what the doctor ordered. The studio should be a big help. With privacy, peace, autonomy, I should be able to write again.

Your Actual Problem
Feels restricted and prevented from progressing; seeking a solution which will remove these limitations. Works for me.