When I was back there in seminary school

In my quasi-religious fervor, while writing my last blog, I forgot to relay something to the reader. I actually went to a seminary school. Well, I didn’t attend one as a theological student, but rather went on a summer retreat to one. It was between seventh and eighth grade at a place called St. Lawrence Seminary in Wisconsin. As I am originally from Detroit Michigan, this was a big deal for me at the time. The retreat was a weeklong adventure into the rigors of the catholic clergy training program.
I can honestly say that it was a great time. I can’t say, however, if that was because it was my first time away from home alone or it had anything to do with religion in general. I guess what I’m trying to imply is that I didn’t “findJesus” or anything. In fact, I remember very little about the whole experience. I do remember that we were woken up at just before midnight to go to mass. Or is it called vespers? I don’t know, but it was alright. There are two particular memories that stand out.
We were assigned a counselor per eight or ten of us. They were all students at the seminary. Ours was this long haired hippie looking guy all full of the inner peace you would expect from a future “man of God”. Well, near the end of the retreat they had this talent show where each group had to do a little skit while a song played. I’m sure there is an actual theatrical term for this…
The song he chose for us was “Eve of Destruction” by Barry McGuire.

The Eastern world, it is explodin',Violence flarin', bullets loadin'.You're old enough to kill, but not for votin',You don't believe in war -- but what's that gun you're totin'?An' even the Jordan river has bodies floatin'.But you tell me, over and over and over again, my friend,Ah, you don't believe we're on the eve of destruction.Don't you understand what I'm tryin' to say,An' can't you feel the fears I'm feelin' today?If the button is pushed, there's no runnin' away,There'll be no one to save, will the world in a grave.Take a look around you, boy, it's bound to scare you, boy.An' you tell me, over and over and over again, my friend,Ah, you don't believe we're on the eve of destruction.Yeak, my blood's so mad feels like coagulatin',I'm sittin' here just contemplatin'.I can't twist the truth, it knows no regulation,Handful of senators don't pass legislation,An' marches alone can't bring integrationWhen human respect is disintegratin',This whole crazy world is just too frustratin'.An' you tell me, over and over and over again, my friend,Ah, you don't believe we're on the eve of destruction.Think of all the hate there is in Red China,Then take a look around to Selma, Alabama.Ah, you may leave here for four days in space,But when you return it's the same ol' place,The poundin' of the drums, the pride an' disgrace.You can bury your dead, but don't leave a trace.Hate your next-door neighbor, but don't forget to say grace,An' tell me, over and over and over again, my friend,You don't believe we're on the eve of destruction,No, no, you don't believe we're on the eve of destruction.

Needless to say, we didn’t win.
The other memory is a little embarrassing. In short, the only showers in the barracks style dorms were community showers. I arrived home a very stinky lad at the end of that week.

Can you Proposition the Lord?

On november 8, for all the non-Texans out there, we will be voting on a constitutional ban on same sex marraiges. You should be made aware that such marraiges are already considered unlawful by the state. For what it's worth, which is a hell of alot since this is my Blog, I will be voting against this prop. As a married straight man to boot!
I do have bunches of respect for the christian point of view. As much respect as can be mustered for people who kiss rattle snakes and molest young boys. Oh, am I pigeon-holing an entire segment of our population? I just don't see how Tom and Dick-no pun intended-getting legally hitched poses any threat to my marraige or family. I do see, though, how the crimes of the church could affect us. Maybe it's just me.
I can already hear the the christians pounding on the gates; You just haven't been called out on your sins. Yet. Well thats not exactly true is it? God sees all, in case you've forgotten. I'll write it again in case you still don't get it. GOD SEES ALL. Are you really so arrogant as to believe God even needs your help you self serving sons of bitches? See, now I'm angry. He/She will take care of everything in due time, so get the f*** over yourselves. Don't get me wrong, I don't hate christians. I just feel better when they're not around.
Now for a little personal religious backround. I went to catholic schools for most of my chilhood years. I was even an alter boy for some time; It was a great way to get out of class now and again. Believe it or not, I was never even molested by any of our priests. I know. Shocking. As priests go, they were actually great guys. My main split with the church came at the hands of our eighth grade math and french teacher. Being a very devout individual, he thought it was a good idea to keep a bunch of eighth grade boys after our friday mass to do the whole hold hands and pray thing. I refused. That was when I started to distiguish the difference between the church and God. That was when I stopped being a christian and started on my own personal journey to understand the idea of God; A journey that I believe will not end even after my physical death. So drink your wine and eat your wafers. You'll find out soon enough if you're right. Until then, why don't you just lighten up a little bit; It's not your salvation on the line here.

At least it's not oil for nothing

$100 billion dollars. While all of us thought the higher gas prices were due to suffering two hurricanes in one season, Exxon was scooping in record profits? $100 billion dollars! Congress says they may want to look into the possibility that there was price gouging. No Shit. You don't get a 75 percent leap in profits from trimming a little corporate fat. I don't think it would be a bad idea to boycott these f***s like we did when they crashed into Alaska.
$100 Billion Dollars!?!?!?!?!!!!!

penis envy or Quality control?

I saw that thing on the news about a group of women that used a state anti-discrimination law to gain admittance to an all male club. Does that mean I can go to AA meetings even if I don't drink? Can I force a membership out of a womens only gym? Well, let me know. Except, of course, for all you bra burning, man wanna-be lesbians.
...C'mon, that was a joke.
Really, I need some feedback.

I'll have the french toast please

There is so much animosity towards our own government, mostly well deserved, from the media. We had better be careful, though, or else we'll hate us as much as the french do.

Here's to an all-knowing God

Can you petition the Lord with prayer? I don't believe so, so I will not be seen in church this sunday. Sure, I get the whole "sense of community" thing, I just believe that My God is an all-knowing God.

thanks for all the muffins

Morning has never been the best time for me, but breakfast is still a nice tradition

Wake up young man

Oh, the humanity.