what is

Lately, religion has been a topic of discussion between the eldest daughter and me.

It's a sticky topic. Not for us two, per se, but for nearly every other person in this town. This town, where across from one "megachurch" is yet another and another still.

The trouble for us, we question what is. And questioning seems frowned upon.

True, our curiosity complicates matters. It can make life much more difficult than accepting what's been taught all along. Difficult and a bit frightening. Our own "structure" is based on a mish-mash of beliefs, instead of just holding onto one, with the concept that choosing one way may not be entirely necessary.

And so, we are holding on for the ride. I remember all too well being quizzed about my lack of church attendance as a kid. Daughter will face the same scrutiny, I'm sure. But it's too late. She's got a mind of her own and she's not buying what they are selling.

The universe is awesome, really. What do we even know for certain?

Which is why my curiosity about CERN's Large Hadron Collider is piqued.

Dad used to worry about the experiments to be conducted there. We'd had lengthy conversations about the fabric of space-time and how particle accelerators might rip all that we know to shreds.

We'll find out soon enough. It is my understanding the LHC is due to go online this summer, barring any further technical troubles.

Ah well...

Perhaps, Dad is right... none of it matters in the end. What good does it do a regular gal like me to know about quarks, black holes, time-travel and the Big Bang?

I dunno~~but isn't it fun!

peace

The past few days have been a bit disturbing.

There is always a sadness that lingers when a once-trusted and kind young soul falters, betraying all that I had believed. For the child without good leaders, the path is confused to be sure.

As my anger subsides and disappointment yields to understanding, I feel sorry for what this child must go through. My influence and advice is likely unwelcome.

And so, peace to you~~

I hope you find your way.


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This is a repost from myspace blog~~ StarCat70 MySpace

stumbling psychic

There are times when you just get a feeling something is awry. Or is about to be.

I suppose it could simply be called, intuition.

Fortunately, mine kicked in just in time to hopefully help save the reputations of certain youngsters over the weekend. Maybe we've all learned something from it. I know I have.

I'll not go into particulars, though it has something to do with an odd premonition and a troubled teen's negative influence.

For the record, I could care less about being the "cool" mom. Nor do I care about racking up friendships with other parents. Particularly, "meaningless" friendships. Nope, not interested in taking sides against other moms and dads. It won't happen. And any parent who tries to sway me one way or another, will be disappointed. I'm no fun.

I've noticed, first hand, the quality of a person has little to do with the expensive car one might drive, or the big house in the fancy neighborhood one might live in. Some of the most devious and hateful people come out of those neighborhoods. Which is baffling, because you'd think they were more happy and satisfied with life than anyone else.

No, I'm not impressed. And I'll not likely be joining the battle of the Joneses.

And so, when it comes to our kiddos, I try to be fair.

If they are good kids, who have minor missteps, I'll know it. No need to explain. 

Though, when a young person intentionally attempts to ruin the reputation of someone else's child, foul-mouths to that child's mother for entertainment, then chooses to continually deny the undeniable...

Let's just say,
it is likely I'll be steering my own child in the other direction.
Sorry, I've no time to "understand" the situation. My kid's future is at stake. 

It isn't perfection we are looking for. It is common decency.


It's 10 o'clock...

Do you know where your children are?