Twice In One Year?

By now, I figure I am posting mainly for myself. Surely nobody who expressed interest in this lackluster, infrequently posted-upon blog has continued to follow it. If so, I am deeply sorry. If you checked in as often as I do, you could go over the sparse offerings already posted or check my various lists. I haven't changed them, but when you only read them twice a year, they seem new and funny all over again (assuming they were in the first place). And by the way, when you do look at my lists, I urge you to notice that "blogging" is the thing I most suck at - you've been warned. My previous promise to be more diligent about my posting was obviously an outright lie as anyone who HAS bothered to check back will have figured out by now. I'm clearly unreliable. Or is it that I now have a life? No - it's probably a poor reflection on me as a human being. At any rate, here I am posting again after ONLY 8 months! It's a rousing success for me and I require kudos and praise (so entertain me back by posting, damn you). I recently travelled to another state, which I regularly do. However, this particular trip required air travel and consequently accompanied by an epiphany. I always claim to love travelling, but I realized that what I love is the destination. The actual travelling I could do without (screaming babies, grossly overweight seat neighbors and all). All of which flies in the face of one of my fundamental beliefs - it's not about the destination, it's about the journey. If that's the case, I don't care to travel at all. The journey frankly sucks. If that's the GOOD part? I'll pass.

For the Love of God

This week, I have been assaulted by religious emails from various sources. My favorite one decries a movie theoretically to be released this summer. It is called "Corpus Christi" which, according to the very informative email, portrays Jesus (I prefer to call him "Jeebs" because we're BFFs like that, Jeebs and I) and his disciples as homosexuals. Of course, we all know that God (and, I feel it is safe to assume, his beloved offspring Jeebs) loves everyone except the homos. I guess he must have sent out a mass email about the excepting of homosexuals in the "I love all my children equally" clause that I did not receive. Anyway, apparently they just aren't lovable. But I digress. The individual who sent me this email was up in arms about the whole thing and I just had to reply with the following (names have been changed to protect the innocent or guilty depending on your perspective):

Dear Family member who shall remain nameless:

When you send this around, it makes me think that you are supporting what this guy says. Are you? If so, I suppose that is your business. If not, don't be surprised if other family members get very irked with you. I'm not mad, but curious. You know I'm not terribly into Jeebs (aka Jesus) and all the crap that goes along with organized religion. I would probably really enjoy a film depicting Jesus and his disciples as homos. Who doesn't dig on guy love? You know I love love LOVE sacrilege. Perhaps you are letting me know that a really excellent film is coming out...??? I love you and hope you are well!


Needless to say, there were a few exchanges via email, but I finally convinced this person (whom I actually do care a great deal for) to cease and desist such nonsense with the following, final email regarding this matter:

Your email didn't ruin my day, I just saw it as an opportunity to utilize that example to highlight how it could be taken in a negative way by others. I do think that people have the right to believe what they want. I don't believe that everyone has to be preached to about it, you know? I think that, if you are feeling particularly religious, you should share that stuff with your Jesus-lover friends and not those who aren't really on board. It would be more gratifying for you and less annoying to others. I certainly wasn't angry...just rolling my eyes, which happens a lot as you know!


I am happy to report that it seems to be the end of the harassment. And, more importantly, my relationship with the offending party remains intact.