Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Sunday, May 01, 2011
New You Tube account: elephantnavel
Due to changes in the way You Tube is insisting upon me, I will no longer be posting on my "Umbigoelefante" You Tube account, which was http://www.youtube.com/user/umbigoelefante.
As of today, all of my future You Tube posts will be on my new "Elephantnavel" account.
My new You Tube account is:
http://www.youtube.com/user/elephantnavel
Please stay with me on this incredible journey.
- T.
As of today, all of my future You Tube posts will be on my new "Elephantnavel" account.
My new You Tube account is:
http://www.youtube.com/user/elephantnavel
Please stay with me on this incredible journey.
- T.
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
"Empty Soul," by The Terks
Ladies and gentlemen, I give you THE TERKS - a great band - a great sound. Give them a LISTEN.
Peace.
Peace.
Sunday, April 10, 2011
"This is My Letter to the World," by Emily Dickinson
This is my letter to the world,
That never wrote to me,--
The simple news that Nature told,
With tender majesty.
Her message is committed
To hands I cannot see;
For love of her, sweet countrymen,
Judge tenderly of me!
That never wrote to me,--
The simple news that Nature told,
With tender majesty.
Her message is committed
To hands I cannot see;
For love of her, sweet countrymen,
Judge tenderly of me!
Friday, March 11, 2011
I am caring less and less for my personal email account. So much of it is cluttered with unnecessary communication. Weeds. And I sometimes feel this obligation to answer every email personally. I am fading away from emails.
I am strangely enjoying the connections established with Facebook. I like the idea of throwing up a few words, catching up with good friends, and the sort.
But, no, email is not enticing me much any more. Less of a priority.
I love the feel of the pen in my hand, and the real paper of a journal or a book.
I am strangely enjoying the connections established with Facebook. I like the idea of throwing up a few words, catching up with good friends, and the sort.
But, no, email is not enticing me much any more. Less of a priority.
I love the feel of the pen in my hand, and the real paper of a journal or a book.
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Saturday, February 05, 2011
Homosexuality, again
My family and I just completed a trip to Disneyland. Compared to our last trip in 2008, I noticed more homosexual couples than ever before. It caused me to contemplate this topic once again. As those in favor of homosexuality are quite vocal, and those who are opposed to it seem almost mute, once again I feel a need to assert my position.
The practice of homosexuality is not natural. It does not follow what nature intends. Male species are not designed to copulate or propagate with other males; nor are females with females. (See Harry Jaffa's excellent article on this premise.)
The practice of homosexuality promotes the spread of sexually transmitted diseases, including AIDS.
If the practice of homosexuality were to become widespread, it would eventually kill off the human race, because it does not allow for the propagation of our species.
The practice of homosexuality confounds gender roles. Men and women, fathers and mothers, fulfill specific roles in the raising of children, and children need both.
While I do believe there are those who are born with homosexual tendencies, most homosexual people I know have somehow been groomed toward that lifestyle; they have either been molested at an early age, or had a gay peer or role model. In other words, most have been taught to be gay.
There are those who argue that it's OK if two adults willingly enter a homosexual relationship. But if our society continues to approve of homosexuality as a viable, alternative lifestyle, we are condoning a practice that will harm our entire race.
I have several friends and acquaintances who are gay. I consider them my brothers and sisters. I care for them. I do not want to hurt them, and I condemn the practice of any hate crimes against the homosexual community.
But I cannot sit back any longer and act like it's OK to be a practicing homosexual -- because it's not OK.
There are those who would label me as narrow minded, a bigot, prejudiced, stupid, etc. If you feel that way, look at my arguments and show me where I have erred. There needs to be an open dialog on the issue; but to just say my argument is "stupid" accomplishes nothing.
The practice of homosexuality is not natural. It does not follow what nature intends. Male species are not designed to copulate or propagate with other males; nor are females with females. (See Harry Jaffa's excellent article on this premise.)
The practice of homosexuality promotes the spread of sexually transmitted diseases, including AIDS.
If the practice of homosexuality were to become widespread, it would eventually kill off the human race, because it does not allow for the propagation of our species.
The practice of homosexuality confounds gender roles. Men and women, fathers and mothers, fulfill specific roles in the raising of children, and children need both.
While I do believe there are those who are born with homosexual tendencies, most homosexual people I know have somehow been groomed toward that lifestyle; they have either been molested at an early age, or had a gay peer or role model. In other words, most have been taught to be gay.
There are those who argue that it's OK if two adults willingly enter a homosexual relationship. But if our society continues to approve of homosexuality as a viable, alternative lifestyle, we are condoning a practice that will harm our entire race.
I have several friends and acquaintances who are gay. I consider them my brothers and sisters. I care for them. I do not want to hurt them, and I condemn the practice of any hate crimes against the homosexual community.
But I cannot sit back any longer and act like it's OK to be a practicing homosexual -- because it's not OK.
There are those who would label me as narrow minded, a bigot, prejudiced, stupid, etc. If you feel that way, look at my arguments and show me where I have erred. There needs to be an open dialog on the issue; but to just say my argument is "stupid" accomplishes nothing.
Elder Oaks Regarding Speech on Religious Freedom
Here is an Apostle of God steeped in constitutional knowledge:
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Backwards Video... these guys copied us!
Here's theirs:
Feel free to compare to my backwards videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/umbigoelefante
Feel free to compare to my backwards videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/umbigoelefante
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
FAIR LDS
With all the bashing against the LDS faith,... well....
If you want a great site that refutes the numerous accusations levied against the Mormon Church, check out FAIR LDS. It's a site like Wikipedia. Click here. Very interesting, useful, and informative.
If you want a great site that refutes the numerous accusations levied against the Mormon Church, check out FAIR LDS. It's a site like Wikipedia. Click here. Very interesting, useful, and informative.
Friday, January 21, 2011
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Sunday, January 16, 2011
The Terks
My buddy Adam Reader is lead vocalist for an up-and-coming band, The Terks. Check out their You Tube Channel!
Click here to see them on You Tube: THE TERKS
Click here to learn about them: Terks Bio and Other Info
Click here to see them on You Tube: THE TERKS
Click here to learn about them: Terks Bio and Other Info
Friday, December 31, 2010
I was in a car crash on my birthday....
on the way to a Jazz game. My buddy and I came out OK, but the car didn't:
Drive slowly.
Monday, November 01, 2010
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)