Day Off

I finally got a day off, so I came into town to update my blog. If anyone would like to work at Zion's Lodge, in Zion Canyon National Park, they are still hiring. I have been working as a Host, at the Red Rock Grille, at Zion's Lodge. I have been treated very well, by my Supervisors, Co-Workers, and Guests. I am living in the Dormitories up there and have done a little hiking. Climbing (Walter's Wiggles) has been the most challenging hike, thus far. My readers might be surprised if they saw how many Shuttle-Busses transport Tourists through Zion Canyon.

On the Political Front, I will have my name on the ballot on April 9th, for Democratic Party Treasurer of Washington County.

In Toastmasters (the largest Public Speaking Organization in the World), I am still President of my local club, and I want to start a club in Zion Canyon as well.

I want to thank Blue Hobgoblin, and Milad for their Kind Comments!

Cordially Kris

Zion Canyon

I have accepted a job at Zion Canyon National Park. Since I will be living out there, I won't be able to update my blog very often. I leave you all with this thought.

You have a duty to perform. Do anything else, do any number of things, occupy your time fully, and yet, if you do not this task, all your time will have been wasted.

(Rumi)

Peace Rallies

A very important Peace Rally is being held in Fayetteville, North Carolina, today.

Donkey

A donkey stabled in a Library does not become literate.

(Abdal Ali Haidar)

A Jackass stabled in the Whitehouse is incapable of becoming
a Statesman/Stateswoman.

(Kris)

United States

The United States spends more on arms than all the other major industrial nations combined.

(Michael Parenti)

Make Peace with the Universe.

(Rumi)

Public Speaking

For those who would like to improve their Public Speaking Skills, I highly recommend: http://Toastmasters.org. I have found it to be a good Organization.

Oxbow

Still having trouble posting comments to your blog. I am also having touble posting comments on my blog.

Ibn al-Arabi

O Marvel! a garden amidst the flames.
My heart has become capable of every form:
it is a pasture for gazelles and a convent for Christian Monks,
and a temple for idols and the pilgrim's Kaa'ba,
and the tables of the Torah and the book of the Quran.
I follow the religion of Love: whatever way Love's camels take,
that is my religion and my faith.

Ibn al-Arabi (1165-1240)

Let me know what you think of this poem that was written several
Centuries ago?

Oxbow

I was unable to post to your blog, Oxbow.

Idries Shah

The way I learned about the Poet Rumi, was when I was reading a book by Idries Shah, titled Learning How To Learn. I thought the book by Idries Shah had some interesting insights.

Rumi

Several years ago, I became intrigued by the poetry of Rumi. Indeed, thus far, he is my favorite poet. Here are some other Sufi Poets, I want to learn more about: http://Wahiduddin.net/sufi_poetry.htm.

Minimum Wage

Let's see if I have this straight. The Republicans are opposed to raising the Minimum Wage, but in favor of tightening up the Bankruptcy Laws. They are also opposed to every form of Welfare other than Corporate Welfare. Seriously folks, I believe the Republicans would bring back Debtors Prisons, if they thought they could get away with it.

1500 Dead

1500 Dead American Soldiers in Iraq, thousands more wounded. Does the world seem any safer to you? It sure doesn't to me. If I was a young American Male, I would be concerned about the possibility of a Military Draft, in the near future.

Church

I attended an interesting religious group today. They had a guest speaker who is a University Professor, and he also happens to be Hindu. Although I'm not interested in becoming Hindu, he was very well spoken, and mentioned repeatedly that Religion shouldn't be overly rigid. I could relate to that, because I'm also opposed to excessive Dogmatism, whether in the religious, or political world.

Another thing I did today is sign up with: http://43things.com. It seems like an interesting experiment, in the realm of Social Networking. I had to use a different user-name, since Kris was already taken.

Toastmasters

On Wednesday I gave a speech in my Toastmasters Club, on The Irish Potato Famine. The speech was well received, and one Lady in the Club said my speech was a good illustration of compassion.

I have been thinking about the power of Liberal Blogging lately. Although some of the large blogs have great resources, I think it is the numerous small blogs, that give blogging it's true strength.

Ann Coulter

Ann Coulter has made an ass out of herself once again. I had noticed a few days ago, that her Newspaper Column had been edited, when she referred to reporter Helen Thomas, as That Old Arab. I was going to mention that on my blog earlier, but decided not to, since Ann Coulter gets to much publicity already. However, the tongue-lashing she got from Alan Colmes after she referred to him as a liar, was too good not to share. Check the video on: http://Crooksandliars.com.

Joe Lieberman, Sun Myung Moon, and Tin-Foil Hats.

First of all Joe Liebeman needs to be removed from office at the Midterm Elections. Here is someone that has the right idea: http://Timetogojoe.com. The next order of business to address, is that menace to Society, Reverend Moon. Here are some sites that debunk this Power Hungry Man: http://iapprovethismessiah.com, http://Freedomofmind.com, and http://Moonbook.com. This Moon Fellow is one frightening Senior Citizen. Since I care about my readers, I am offering some low-cost information, to protect you from Moonie Mind Control: http://Zapatopi.net/afdb.html.