There's no cure for AIDS, but I know people diagnosed 20 years ago.

A significant percentage of people with melanoma survive. He has to believe he's going to be in that percentage or there's no point in going through all this. Someone has to be in that percentage, and there's no reason why he can't be.

This is from a sermon given to survivors of the Indonesian tsunami:

"Some of those who went to their morning prayers on that day," the imam cries, "did not pray in the afternoon. This is the lesson for everyone. The tsunami picked up everything and everyone; it called each person by name, deciding whether they would live or die. Regardless of who you are, there is no guarantee of a second day, or hour, or even a second breath. Yesterday is gone; tomorrow is doubtful. We have only the present moment to do good works, to love each other, and to praise God."

This is from a sermon given to survivors of the Indonesian tsunami:

I remain skeptical. Plus he's a bastard.

eta: Oh, I was thinking he was saying people were killed for not doing afternoon prayers. But on reread, I guess not.

Me too. I like the middle of what he is saying. Just not the opening or close.

There were literally flames.

Does my step-mom need to send you a fire extinguisher anonymously? She'll expect a thank you, but it's pretty hilarious.

I'm not the one that's sick, but I'm going through it just the same.

It's not happening to your body, but it's certainly happening to you.

It's not happening to your body, but it's certainly happening to you.

That's such an excellent way to put it.

I'm not a big fan of god, myself, but I like the idea that you live your life the way you're supposed to, because you don't know what the future holds.

If nothing we do matters, then all that matters is what we do.

Pretty much my guiding mantra long before I heard it put to those words. Even when I was part of a (dis)organized religion, those folk were heavy on works.

I liked what he said, and I'm not a god person at all. But I like the idea of making every moment count.

I admire the religions that are heavy on works. Which reminds, I should start going back to church. It's just really hard now and taking Frick and Frack does not make it easier.

Children might be a choice, and I get the peeved about a tax benefit that others have that I don't qualify for. But really? That's the quibble? Taxation. How about the fact that parents get a pass on leaving work and meetings early because of the kids. (often because they need to! I get that and am guilty).

I yelled at a coworker who called me on my class phone during class today. In front of my students. Then I slammed the phone down and hungup on her before she could reply. My students, who were a little afraid before are now terrified. I had a day where I was VIBRATING with anger.

But I also taught a beautiful lesson on ekphrastic poetry which was AWESOME and which, I hope, will result in a great essay tomorrow.