"Noooooooooooooooooooppeeeeee... It's just a grocery trip."
"I get so distracted by some people's reactions that I don't see my own faults for what they are. At times it's so self destructive, with no intent or motive, but behind this emotion, there lies a sensible heart..."
"If you wish to make an apple pie truly from scratch, you must first invent the universe."
-Carl Sagan
"I get so distracted by some people's reactions that I don't see my own faults for what they are. At times it's so self destructive, with no intent or motive, but behind this emotion, there lies a sensible heart..."
"To the end that justice be established, public order maintained, and liberty perpetuated; We, the People of the State of Indiana, grateful to Almighty God for the free exercise of the right to choose our own form of government, do ordain this Constitution..."
- Preamble to the Constitution of the State of Indiana, June 10th, 1816
"I get so distracted by some people's reactions that I don't see my own faults for what they are. At times it's so self destructive, with no intent or motive, but behind this emotion, there lies a sensible heart..."
I went to the city, but couldn't find any there. Every street down which I walked was stained with the dirt rising from the cracks of the pavement, consuming my path until I had nowhere left to explore. Each skyscraper towered over me and cast a suspicious eye on my feeble frame, inquiring as to my purpose and position. I pulled my scarf tight around my face as I shuffled past, hoping not to be noticed.
I went out searching for some Christmas cheer.
I went to the mall, but couldn't find any there. On every side I was pressed by nauseating throngs of the gluttonous populous, each seeking their own and speaking unswervingly of gain. Even old friends seemed to set an agenda, led on by their packages. Followed by the desperate words of greasy salesmen I continued on in search of comfort devoid of consumer stimulation, however beneficial.
I went out searching for some Christmas cheer.
I went out to see the lights, but couldn't find any there. The lights were cold. They glowed on in spite of my pain, spraying their crimson and emerald aura about the grey landscape. No snow was to be found, leaving the once quaint scenery a dry wasteland. Lukewarm in it's existence, the residents drove on, lukewarm in their passing. I couldn't stay in once place for more than a few moment.
"I get so distracted by some people's reactions that I don't see my own faults for what they are. At times it's so self destructive, with no intent or motive, but behind this emotion, there lies a sensible heart..."
You cannot help the poor by destroying the rich.
You cannot strengthen the weak by weakening the strong.
You cannot bring about prosperity by discouraging thrift.
You cannot lift the wage earner up by pulling the wage payer down.
You cannot further the brotherhood of man by inciting class hatred.
You cannot build character and courage by taking away people’s initiative and independence.
You cannot help people permanently by doing for them, what they could and should do for themselves.
--Abraham Lincoln
"I get so distracted by some people's reactions that I don't see my own faults for what they are. At times it's so self destructive, with no intent or motive, but behind this emotion, there lies a sensible heart..."
"I get so distracted by some people's reactions that I don't see my own faults for what they are. At times it's so self destructive, with no intent or motive, but behind this emotion, there lies a sensible heart..."
"I get so distracted by some people's reactions that I don't see my own faults for what they are. At times it's so self destructive, with no intent or motive, but behind this emotion, there lies a sensible heart..."
"I get so distracted by some people's reactions that I don't see my own faults for what they are. At times it's so self destructive, with no intent or motive, but behind this emotion, there lies a sensible heart..."
"I play it cool
I dig all jive
That's the reason
I stay alive
My motto
As I live and learn
Is dig and be dug in return."
-Langston Hughes
"I get so distracted by some people's reactions that I don't see my own faults for what they are. At times it's so self destructive, with no intent or motive, but behind this emotion, there lies a sensible heart..."
Man... I have some violet mood swings during COMM classes.
"I get so distracted by some people's reactions that I don't see my own faults for what they are. At times it's so self destructive, with no intent or motive, but behind this emotion, there lies a sensible heart..."
Imagine for a moment that you're walking down narrow sidewalk in the midst of a smokey city street. As the rain falls all around you, the only source of comfort comes from the lights of the city flooding the airwaves high above your head. Every teardrop that hits the ground echoes down the corridors on your right. Suddenly the wind rips your umbrella from your grasp and you're left standing exposed to the earth and elements. You can say, "I believe!" all you want but until what you believe means something, you are nothing. Of course what one believes is only relative as long as you're in a position of power. When all of the floors collapse and you're left staring down the side of the gulf, tell me who's opinions matter then? I'm in the midst of something large, and they can't take my faith from me, cuz at the end of the day...it's all I really have. I might be losing, but I'm still fighting.
That's why true leaders have no emotions.
"I get so distracted by some people's reactions that I don't see my own faults for what they are. At times it's so self destructive, with no intent or motive, but behind this emotion, there lies a sensible heart..."
Now what if I told you my city was the best
And my city was a threat to the rest
And my city was a threat to the rest
This city is my city
And I love it, yeah I love it
I was born and raised here
I got it made here
And if I have my way, I'm gonna stay
From every corner
To every block yeah
And whether it's warm or storming or downright stupid hot, hot
From the problems all the way to the solutions yeah
Forget all the drugs and gangs, corruption and pollution no!
Cause this city is my city
And I love it, yeah I love it
I was born and raised here
I got it made here
And if I have my way, I'm gonna stay here
For life, uh huh
For life, uh huh
For life, uh huh
For life, uh huh
For life, uh huh
For life, uh huh
For life, uh huh
For life, uh huh
Now what if I told you my city was the best
And my city was a threat to the rest
But you can't rest inside my city
My city's so cold if you ain't dressed
And what they accept, better had a right address
Parts of my city, certain colors can't step
And sadly I'm talking about the color of your skin
Sorry my brother, I can't let you in
Cause the property value might go down to a level that's
Economically unacceptable and socially taboo for us to live around you
Uh, uh, is this what it's down to?
Root for the same team, maybe had the same dream
Not the same reality,
Actually, mines is a bad education and gentrification
Despite all the above I love...
This city is my city
And I love it, yeah I love it
I was born and raised here
I got it made here
And if I have my way, I'm gonna stay here
For life, uh huh
For life, uh huh
For life, uh huh
For life, uh huh
For life, uh huh
For life, uh huh
For life, uh huh
For life, uh huh
You can take my picture,
You can take my name,
But you're never gonna take my city away
Cause you can burn it to the ground
Oh or let it flood, but it's in my blood
Cause this city is my city
And I love it, yeah I love it
I was born and raised here
I got it made here
And if I have my way, I'm gonna stay here
For life...
"I get so distracted by some people's reactions that I don't see my own faults for what they are. At times it's so self destructive, with no intent or motive, but behind this emotion, there lies a sensible heart..."
"Human progress never rolls in on wheels of inevitability; it comes through the tireless efforts of men willing to be co-workers with God, and without this hard work, time itself becomes an ally of the forces of social stagnation" - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
"I get so distracted by some people's reactions that I don't see my own faults for what they are. At times it's so self destructive, with no intent or motive, but behind this emotion, there lies a sensible heart..."
Thank you so much for your previous letter. I keep it with me at all times in my breast pocket and read it several times a day. Your sweet words give me strength I need to face the day before me. It is so wonderful to hear about the comings and goings from back home! In the midst of all the pain I see around me, it's such a blessing to know that the war has not touched every place. It also gladdens my heart to hear of your mother and her recovery, may God heal your afflictions and bring you as much peace as He has brought our family in years past!
Our company will be moving from our current encampment within the next two days; and during the day the entire camp is bustling with the movements of men as they pack the supplies and prepare for the long march ahead of us. However, as I write to you now at twilight the sounds of frogs in the woods, and the distant tones of a guitar on the other side of the ridge drift through the air. I can hear the heavy breathing of men as they sleep. Some dream while others do not. But the camp is always alive, even in the dead of night, I can only begin to imagine every whimsy that walks these streets and lanes during the heat of day and peace of night.
My bunk mate has proved to be an excellent fellow so far. I had entered a few light skirmishes with his company previous to the current campaign, and he had always struck me as a rather clever fellow, if not a unique one. That's turned out to be exactly what he is. He spurs me on to action in ways I hadn't thought of before, quite a charming fellow who gives himself fully to the duties around him. I'm honored to have him around. When we're out amongst the other soldiers, I constantly find myself looking for others like him, often praying that each man will simply remember what they forgot they once knew.
A humming bird watched me from behind as I cleaned my boots today! It was probably the most peaceful thing I've had the privilege of seeing in a while. I have been spending the past few mornings waking earlier than usual to full fill duties assigned to me by the Colonel himself. I'll tell you it's not the most pleasant of tasks to be down in the trenches, clearing the paths and making room for incoming troops. Down there one becomes close friends with his shovel for the other men are not much for conversation. However, as I wiped the grime from my brogans, I couldn't help but wonder if the small creature flitting behind me had seen you as he traveled through the air. Surely she had passed by your house on her way out to greet me. It was just another one of the ever present reminders that the number of miles in between you and I and have not ceased to grow since I left.
It's strange, my dearest, when walk the streets at night thinking of you, I can picture your face and I can see it clearly. Every edge is outlined so sweetly as the sun glints off your skin. Your lips curl back in a soft smile as you are about to speak...
"I get so distracted by some people's reactions that I don't see my own faults for what they are. At times it's so self destructive, with no intent or motive, but behind this emotion, there lies a sensible heart..."
"I get so distracted by some people's reactions that I don't see my own faults for what they are. At times it's so self destructive, with no intent or motive, but behind this emotion, there lies a sensible heart..."
Goals....aren't too bad of a thing to have...right?
#1. Be positive about every circumstance, seeing an opportunity or lesson in life.
#2. Be more patient.
#3. Speak love a little more than truth.
#4.Cry again.
#5. Be more decisive.
#6. and turn this whole wide world on it's face!
School is here, and everything is about to change.
"I get so distracted by some people's reactions that I don't see my own faults for what they are. At times it's so self destructive, with no intent or motive, but behind this emotion, there lies a sensible heart..."
"I get so distracted by some people's reactions that I don't see my own faults for what they are. At times it's so self destructive, with no intent or motive, but behind this emotion, there lies a sensible heart..."
"Put ethics and philosophy together and you get religion..."
"You're a chuggernaught!"
“Alright! Devotion begins on the floor!”
“If I ever hear you say the book of Deuteronomy is irrelevant to your life, I will personally come to your house and slap you. I will slap you in front of your mama...”
“Song of Solomon has got to be one of those earlier engagements, by number one-thousand he’s got to be like… ‘You’re hot.’”
“That’s how we grow up in Christ, we stop putting weed killer in our bodies and start putting in miracle grow…”
“What is the carnage of our redemption?” *Chuckles*
“Don’t think evangelism is about having a parking place near the door!”
“Wait, is your shirt in a different language?”
"Holocaust jokes aren't funny, Anne Frankly, I won't stand for them..."
“You see, she gets angry with drama the way I get angry with stupid people!”
“I like my beard, but I always have to trim my sideburns. One time I didn’t shave them, and they started to whistle. They would whistle when I would run…then I thought I had a hearing problem.”
"You know, I think you're the first boy I've talked to all week..."
“Don’t be gross to fit in, It never works…”
“Oh no! It’s the vampire, mummy, elephant squirrels! They’re coming to get us!”
“Someone may be sincerely wrong, but when exposed to the truth, they will either cease to be wrong, or cease to be sincere…”
"I get so distracted by some people's reactions that I don't see my own faults for what they are. At times it's so self destructive, with no intent or motive, but behind this emotion, there lies a sensible heart..."
Abou Ben Adhem (may his tribe increase)
Awoke one night from a deep dream of peace,
And saw within the moonlight in his room,
making it rich and like a lily in bloom.
An Angel writing in a book of gold:-
Exceeding peace had made Ben Adhem bold,
And To the Presence in the Room he said,
"What writest thou?" The Vision raised its head,
And with a look made of all sweet accord
Answered, "The names of those who love the 'Lord."
"And is mine one?" said Abou. "Nay not so,"
Replied the Angel. Abou spoke more low.
But cheerily still; and said, "I pray then then,
Write me as one who loves his fellow-men,"
The Angel Wrote and vanished. The next night
It came again with a great wakening light,
And showed the names whom love of God has blessed,
And Lo! Ben Adhem's name led all the rest!
"I get so distracted by some people's reactions that I don't see my own faults for what they are. At times it's so self destructive, with no intent or motive, but behind this emotion, there lies a sensible heart..."
http://www.playlist.com/searchbeta/tracks#Owl%20City%20Angels/all/1
"I get so distracted by some people's reactions that I don't see my own faults for what they are. At times it's so self destructive, with no intent or motive, but behind this emotion, there lies a sensible heart..."
