diary Archive: December, 2008.

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december 28, 2008
we're so fucked-up
What is the difference between believing in God and not? I've always believed in God... I was just really angry with him for a long time. I don't think I've ever not believed... I'm not sure I even questioned his existence - just his intentions. But belief itself... is it easier to not believe in God? Does atheism arise from a crisis of faith? Have most atheists believed in God at some point in their lives? And if that is the case, then what happened? I'm not naive enough to think there is one answer to these questions. I know nothing (especially in matters of faith) is ever that simple... is there a common thread though? Is there a connection between belief and disbelief that we're just not seeing? If so maybe there is a way to bridge the gap... I don't mean to necessarily turn the atheists into believers, but rather bridge the gap so that the two might be able to see and respect the other's point of view. Oh, but that's tricky in any area of life. People talk about "agreeing to disagree" all the time... but most people aren't really satisfied by that. Everyone wants to be right. That's probably mankind's biggest problem... so few willing to admit they might be wrong.... or willing to allow other belief systems and values to exist and have the same degree of credibility as their own. We're so fucked up.

december24, 2008
santa baby
Dear Santa:

I'm not going to insult us both by lying and saying I've been a good boy all year because, as you undoubtedly know, I haven't.

Forgive me Santa, for I know not what I do!

Wait - now that's another lie. I do know what I do.

But even you have to admit I've done some good things too.

And some of the naughty things that I've done I did with the best of intentions and for a greater good.

Know I wish you and yours nothing but the very best this Christmas... and when I'm naughty in 2009 know that I am being naughty for nice reasons.

Your buddy,

Orchidbau

PS... I trust that the milk and cookies included here are not going to be construed as a bribe.

december 1, 2008
monkey see, monkey - don't!
I feel like there is a monkey riding a tricycle around and around my head. And he's ringing a bell. And I don't like monkeys.

december 1, 2008
birthday
Dear Friends:

Today is the first birthday of orchidbau.com - which means it's sign is Sagittarius... a sign whose attributes include enthusiasm, intuition, mental inspiration and the search for wisdom and ideas. Of course there are negative aspects attributed to the sign... but we won't go there.

To kick things off I am very pleased to have my new book SPIDER available for you to read and hopefully enjoy. Your feedback is always welcome.

I also want to mention that December 1st is also World Aids Day. I'm not gonna get preachy and political here (though I'm not beyond that)... just want to pass the word along and hope that we can all become a little better informed. Two really good resources for info on hiv/aids are http://aids.org and http://aegis.com.

Finally... THANK YOU to all friends and followers of my site for making the first year of orchidbau.com the most positive creative endeavour of my life.

I hope your experience of this site has been enlightening, entertaining and as positive for you as it has been for me.

I bless you all.

Your friend,

-Orchidbau

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