you learn a lot by watching things eat

i just watched film of a bobo chick in the galapagos push its sibling out of the nest to its certain death. the film showed the footage of the chick's last few breaths.

bobos always have two chicks, but the mother can only raise one. one chick always pushes its sibling out to its certain death.

i challenge all that think that there is a god with a plan for all living things to explain how things like this fit into that plan. this is an evolutionary device and another example of nature's cruel and heartless selection. nature throughs life away carelessly every day.

on destruction

someone said to me the other day... how do you not see order in the world, and see how that order reflects God?

and then i watched a video about tornados and dead boy scouts. if there is a god, or any order to the universe planned by an intelligent being, clearly the randomness of life is strong evidence otherwise. this would be interesting to get into with someone... if only someone would start...

anyway... someone argue with me...

also... party on aug 16.

the burden of being modern

historicism... most people don't get it...

sadly, some people who think they are clever... aren't.

i might just be doing this to move up josh's list...

actually. i'm studying for the bar right now. on august 16th i'm having a party. that is a saturday. i guess i have to start sending "take time off on that day" emails. i really want many of you to visit and just chill that day for old times sake. not much i'd love more than some impromptu softball... a lot of beer... and more conversation and joking. maybe i should buy a pool table between now and then... but where to find the money...