What's Not Hot About Religion

I wonder if my dad, the outspoken atheist, is finally rubbing off on me. I say this because I'm having trouble believing in God these days. I mean, if there is a God who can create and/or destroy anything He wants to, why would He have kept our dumbass human race alive for this long? I mean, if we're really made in His image, we wouldn't do stupid things like eat our boogers or watch reality TV, would we? And, more importantly, if God exists, why on Earth would He have let Harry and David go bankrupt? How are we humans supposed to survive, nevermind evolve, without Moose Munch and chocolate covered blueberries to eat? God, if you truly exist, and you truly love us, give us a sign or three. Make Charlie Sheen disappear. Make "Thou Shalt Not Belch" the 11th Commandment. Make my house sell for the asking price. Amen.

What Was That?

Was that a freaking train whistle I heard blowing last night at 3 in the morning? I mean, was that really necessary, Mr. Conductor? Are there that many cars or pedestrians on the road at that hour that you felt you needed to do that? I can't imagine that would be the case. Isn't it enough that I have to listen to your train's steel wheels rolling loudly over the metal tracks every day, morning, noon, and night? I live at least a mile away from the tracks, but it feels like I live right beside them when your whistle rudely awakens me in the middle of my much-needed beauty rest.

What's Not Hot In The World

What can I say that hasn't already been said bout the earthquake in Japan? There's no superlative that comes to mind that hasn't already been used. Maybe a new word needs to be added to our language to capture the terrible-ness of the situation. I can't think of one, but if you do, let me know. Not only am I unable to put my feelings into words, but I am unable to wrap my mind around the magnitude and senselessness of destruction that occurred as a result of the earthquake and tsunami. If there is a God, I hope (s)he is capable of figuring out what it all means, if anything. I'm not an atheist, but I have a feeling that even God in all his (her) wisdom is scratching his (her) head over this disaster.

Daylight Savings Time - What the What?

As I get old(er), I find I am questioning the purpose of things I took for granted when I was young. Take Daylight Savings Time, for example. I used to like the fact that it stayed light longer, especially in the summertime. I could stay outside and play longer after dinner before Mom expected me to come home for the night, and that was awesome.  But now that I'm almost 50, fewer hours of darkness at night means less guilt-free time laying on the couch in front of the t.v. When the sun's up I feel I should be productive, or at least upright. Plus there's the whole losing-an-hour-of-sleep downside to setting the clock forward. I mean, besides watching television on the sofa and going to sleep what the hell do we grown-ups have to look forward to at night? I think it's time we join together and put a stop to this loathsome entity known as Daylight Savings Time, once and for all. We'll all sleep better at night -- well, at least yours truly will.

What's Hot About Being A Volunteer

1.  The world thinks highly of volunteers, even if your parents don't.
2.. Access to the Internet and office supplies. Sweet!
3.  No worries about whether your paycheck will cover your bills or not.

What's Hot On TV

I was scanning the channels last night and stumbled upon Conan O'Brien's talk show on TBS. I had kinda forgotten he's doing a talk show since I'm usually watching the news when his show starts. It was great to have Conan in my bedroom (on my tv) late at night once again.