My 700th post on this iteration of the blog

I cannot believe it, my 700th post. I don't know how many I wrote for the first two versions of this blog, they were all deleted, oops. LOL.

If anyone can tell me the main theme of this blog then I will be surprised because it is hit and miss at best, whatever occurs to me. I will try and give a link for new news stories that relate to some of the stuff I talk about.

The end of paper currency (money matters and you will need a mark someday)

A Sandstorm in Arizona (nature gone wild)

People who want you to believe that science will surpass humanity and you don't matter unless you let someone modify you either genetically or technologically.

Quantum physics requires God, it cannot explain anything. You do not live in a fractal universe.

Just some things to ponder. Be well.

Never Eat Dolphins and Star Wars

A couple of articles to remind you of what we are capable of and that there is always hope.

July 4th Tragedy: Dolphins carried drowned body of victim to shore

Tour de ‘Force’: Star Wars fans unite for ailing infant

Good things still happen, some people still care. Not all of the animals have turned against us and there is still beauty in nature. Look for it, look for it around you, remember that you can make a difference. Know that you can make this moment better.

Still on Jury Duty

Dear readers, I am still on jury duty and I still cannot discuss it. I spent all day in court and have tried to catch up on the news; but, not a thought will come to me. I do intend to give this blogs address to the judge and some of the jurors. We shall see if that comes to pass. In either case, when the case is over and I can discuss it, I will not be focused on the facts, more on the experience of being on jury duty.

While I have been in court I understand a big case was on television, something about a mother accused of killing her child. I know practically nothing about the case as I rarely watch television. I never even bothered reading any of the news reports about it on the internet. I would just see some headline and move on.

Well, I caught the fact that the mother was found not guilty and apparently people have a negative opinion of that. Mind you, I didn't watch one second of that trial. When you are on a jury, you should think differently, you should take it seriously and not be flippant in finding someone guilty.

When you are an attorney you have a job to do. If you think your client is guilty, it doesn't matter and shouldn't effect your actions. As an attorney, your job is to speak for your client using skills that he does not have. As a judge, it is your job to make sure that both sides are heard and that the rules are applied fairly. As a observer, your job is to make sure that everyone did their job, not decide guilt or innocence. As a juror it is your job to decide what the facts are and apply them to the law as defined by the judge.

The system was not designed so that television commentators, who get paid big dollars for creating controversy, to be judge or jury. It is not about justice, it is about having a system of justice. It is about having a fair system not one that is perfect.

Icarus was wrong

Okay this is just stupid. I was listening to some music and had the weirdest thought. Do you remember the story of "Icarus", he made some wings with wax and feathers and tried to fly? In the story he tries to fly; but, as he gets higher and higher, the wings begin to melt because he gets too close to the sun. Right, we all know the story.

Well, it wouldn't have worked that way, it is actually colder the closer you get to the sun if you are within the earths atmosphere. Think about it, the top of the mountain has the snow, not the bottom. So the science behind the story of Icarus is wrong. Isn't that hilarious. Like I said, just a silly thought. Be well.

Odd Bank Actions

With no explanation banks are quietly resetting loans for people who are not in default, huh? Not long ago a gentleman that I know told me that his brother bought a house in Arizona, after the market crashed the bank gave him the house debt free. That is crazy; but, it happened.

The debt of all nations and people cannot be paid, there is not enough money. I see a time when most of the worlds debt will be forgiven; however, afterwards people will not be able to live off debt. A giant resetting of the monetary system.

Sex With Children

A 51 year old actor from the series "Lost" recently wed a 16 year old girl, with her parents permission. Everyday we hear of a new female teacher that had sex wish some young boy. If two 14 year olds have sex, we don't want either to go to jail. How do we reconcile these beliefs.

How bout this, if the older person truly loved the younger person, they would wait till the younger one was old enough to make an informed decision, not one based on urges. It is not about sex, it is about understanding. For all the sex being had by minors, they don't understand relationship and that is what is at the heart of the joyous sharing of one's body.

We focus on the act, on the wrong thing and miss the real point, the sharing of life, of mutual joy. We ignore true sharing and focus on selfish experience. If we focus on sharing than all is joy and sex is a joyous expression of sharing. Be well.

I Attended a Catholic Mass

I am not a Catholic, I grew up going to Catholic church and have received the necessary sacraments; but, I left the Catholic church long, long ago. A young relative of mine is considering becoming a Catholic, he asked if I would go to a mass within him and I did.

We spoke to the priest for a bit after the mass, he seemed to be a very nice and concerned person. One of the things that he said in the mass was that God had built us for joy and I disagree. I believe God built us for relationship and a relationship with him will involve joy; however, it will also involve growth and growth involves pain.

I completely forgot what else I was going to write, got involved in a religious conversation with my relative and lost my line of thinking. Be well.