Thought for the week

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Sunday, November 25, 2007

She's guilty! She had sex!! it's a joke, right? no it's not.

The newest development this morning is that the Saudi Government has released a statement saying that the victim in question received the punishment because it was discovered that she has been involved in an illicit relationship with a man before she was married. I still cry foul. Even if she did... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, November 21, 2007

Update-saudi arabia

Thank you to those who read yesterdays blog on the punishment of a saudi woman who was a victim of gang rape. Today, the saudi government issued a press release stating that whilst it appreciates constructive criticism, this woman broke the law, by going to the mall without the permission of her... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, November 20, 2007

200 lashes and 6 months in prison

What is the penalty for a 19 year old woman gang raped in Saudi Arabia? For the honor of being a vicitm she is condemned to 6 months in prison and 200 lashes.....hmmmmm.... It is illegal for woman to go anywhere in saudi arabia without permission from her family, husband, and to be... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, November 6, 2007

Darkness

for those who like to live in the light, darkness is a weight that pulls them down into the depths of the sea, where they struggle to breathe, drowning in the the fluids of sadness and loneliness..... in the dark..... Today, I see around me a dark world, a world of sadness, of lies, deception,... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, October 26, 2007

cruising

Today, and the past few days, I have the feeling that I am just cruising through life.. no particular direction, no particular expectation, but all the while have wants and desires. Resigned to not being able to make anything happen in this moment.....I am waiting for a sign.... Being a person of... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, October 18, 2007

What is the truth?

I have yet another question for those who choose to try and tackle it! What is the truth? Is the truth black and white? ex: A child breaks a glass, and his parents ask "did you break the glass?" Seems the answer is simple "yes or no" Or.... "Well, you see, the dog bumped into me and then I tripped... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, October 12, 2007

boot camp

Anyone following the story about the young 14 year old boy that was apparently kicked and punched to death by guards? Anyone watch the video as the nurse stood by and watched them beat an unconscious boy? Anyone see the verdict today....not guilty.... Not even guilty of child endangerment, neglect,... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, October 5, 2007

flying is no longer fun

Taking a airplane used to be fun. It was an adventure. Airline personnel were nice, security personal were respectful, the only downside was the length of the trip if one went far away. In the most recent years, airplane travel has become a nightmare. Airlines can do whatever they want. Their... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, September 24, 2007

are we all peeping toms?

Everyday I check my e-mails, nothing unusual, as I am sure everyone reading this blog does... like morning coffee, or tea... Every time one opens their account they are confronted with many "news" stories about this virtual celebrity or that semi-real celebrity and sometimes a little real news is... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, September 15, 2007

Transformation

An anonymous quote I would like to share: "Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over.....it became a butterfly" All change is transformation.......the shedding of the old, leaving place for a new beautiful horizon...... Peace be with you Sign in to see full entry.

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