I wonder if it's some weird sign that I'm sick today. Actually, I feel ok, as long as I don't move more than between the bed, couch and bathroom. Gah!

I was sick yesterday, too, hence the catch-up (hey, the one time I actually have an excuse, I have to use it!)

I guess maybe it seems old enough to explain the maturity that's evident in the community, and young enough to explain the sense of fun.

I hadn't articulated it before, but I would have guessed 28 for most folks as well, for the same reasons. We're just a mature, funloving bunch of folks! Plus, I tend to think most folks I meet in person are about 28 too. I feel 28 as well, and that's no where close to the truth, so that shows what a crappy judge of age I am. And although I feel 28, I also like my life, and really didn't until my 30s. Logic? You want logic?

The beginning of the Christian church. The Holy Spirit and a translation miracle were involved, but I'm fuzzy on the details.

Some more detail about Pentacost from a non-expert: my understanding is that after the resurrection at Easter and Jesus' subsequent ascension, the disciples were left scared, confused and alone. At Pentacost, the Holy Spirit came upon them as wind and flame and left them the Gifts of the Spirit. The gifts of speaking in tongues, working miracles, and prophecy are perhaps the flashiest, but there are lots of other gifts as well, including, but not limited to, words of wisdom; words of knowledge; faith; healing; teaching; service; giving; leadership; mercy; and more. These gifts are mentioned in various areas of the Bible.

In my church (Episcopal), the key is that each person receives a gift, but the gifts are only complete in the entire Body, not in any one person, so we all have to work together in order to be whole. The Bible seems clear on this, but the Bible is clear on lots of things that some churches emphasize and others don't, so I'm not really sure if this aspect is emphasized in other denominations.

t draws big red hearts around Jon Stewart

draws big red hearts around Jon Stewart

"Donald Rumsfeld...kind of an angry bottom."

Heh, heh, heh.

(Also, of course, fighting for gay marriage with Bill Bennett.)

I have yet to get a full night of sleep here in the working world. Although after waking up at 5:30 this morning (stupid cat), I did finish my book, which everyone should really read -- Julie and Julia, by the woman who cooked all the recipes in Mastering the Art of French Cooking. It's so fun and funny! And I don't understand why she's neither a Buffista nor my friend in real life, as she was living more or less in my neighborhood, and loves Buffy.

Now to watch last night's Daily Show.

OK, I actually wish JS would have let Bennett talk more. He can talk all he wants at the top of the show.

I turned off the DS right before the Bennett segment. Am I going to get hives watching the man, who strikes me as pompous, arrogant AND hypocritical?

Jesse, I'm glad you find ways to enjoy your early mornings, even if they may be forced upon you by the cat.

AH Jesse, my partner in up at 5:30.

The boss and I are at work (although so far I am avoiding really doing any). Several of us are in disagreement with the CEO about one aspect of a project. We are going to lose, but we are right. frustrating.

ION, hey, look, RAIN! We best have a nice weekend. That's all I'm saying.

IOON, I am wearing green today and that makes me happy. My boss is wearing orange, also happy. These are my 2 favorite colors right now.

I am actually thinking of painting the second bedroom orange, or having orange prominent.

I forwarded that Slate link to my friend in Tbilisi. Maybe she will go get some phages and report back!

ION, I've been reading CSIS essays on global trends, and am getting quite depressed. They are more moderate-to-right than Al Gore, but less optimistic. For example, they believe that human life (at least in the First World) will be extended to 120 years by 2040, if not 2025. For people my age, our dotage will be extended by another 50 years, but for Mal's age group, the whole aging process will slow.

How is that a good thing? We've too many people already, and I don't think we are psyhologically or socially set up for that.

Huh. I woke up this morning to find that I can see noticeably better in my left eye. Weird.

And it hurts a lot less, although it still looks gross as fuck.