Month: May 2009
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New Computer
Today I replaced my stolen computer. I got a used (but still under warranty) macbook (white). It is noticeably slower for certain tasks, but certainly functional. It’s good to be back on a computer that belongs to me. It’s good to be back on a mac.
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The Moon
This evening an image crossed my mind. I’m still trying to decide how well it fits. I was observing Thai people circle the neighborhood temple. They were commemorating and contemplating the birth, enlightenment, and death of the Buddha. This commemoration corresponded with the full moon. This commemoration meant that you couldn’t buy alcohol in Thailand…
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Hard Questions
School has started back up. Yesterday I was in the cafeteria eating at one of the teacher tables and a teacher I met last year came and joined me. He confirmed his recollection that my father is a teacher in the church. He wanted to know whether Protestants have a Pope, what the meaning is…