The Robinsons

 

It seems like every time I go somewhere there's a stage, I hear someone proclaim vitriolically that "RELIGION IS THE #1 CAUSE OF WAR!!!!" Have you heard this? It's usually said with a lot of authority and righteous indignation. I guess, you know, they're hearkening back to the Old Testament and then skipping a couple millenia and referencing the Crusades, and then making a connection between today's American Christian church, its support of Bush, and Bush's war in Iraq. I think their argument is narrow-minded. I think it could be argued that the church throughout history has been an institution for peacekeeping and forgiveness. That's the context that makes this article most interesting. Note that the "churches have been appeased . . . Not so though the Malaysian Indian Congress" which is further convoluted by the fact that their party is comprised of Hindus.

I'm still waiting for a postcard.

August 20, 2007 It’s a dark and rainy day here at Cape Lookout State Park. Here we are at one of the scenic wonders on the Oregon Coast and being the creatures of comfort that we are, stuck inside. Perhaps tomorrow we can hike the shore where reportedly we may even see whales. Right now, though, I’m watching birds out my window as I write. There are three beautiful bright blue birds playing in the tree. After checking a bird book, we learned they are Stellar Jays. Apparently, they’re the western version of our blue jays. They are smaller and a deeper, more brilliant blue, but otherwise look similar; especially their heads with that little tuft on top. Other than the rain, I like being in Oregon. I don’t miss the hot, muggy weather back east and I enjoy seeing the ocean and mountains. It seems like all of Washington and Oregon are forest and mountains. We’ve been by some logging yards and it’s astounding to see the enormous piles of long, straight logs ready for milling. Loo...

School starts Monday. As usual, I have mixed feelings. I'll miss the summer, but I'm excited for a new year. Koa got a part time job as an academic advisor at Carroll Community College (less than a mile from home). She'll be a guidance counselor of sorts for community college students. She'll work 10-12 hours a week and it's from 4-7, so I'll be home. And they're very flexible with family obligations, so it's really perfect. (Leah, congratulations on your job, by the way.) Alex misses preschool, but he's not ready to go back - not at all. Ella is growing and loving life.

I think they shut you down and throw you off the net if someone doesn't post once in a while....... so...... here! See the happy family......