Seeing the Beauty of Earth

A. Unabashed Pacifist:

In a sense, war is a game of life and death for the young, “Russian” roulette perhaps.
For their elders, the politicians, it is like a chess match.
I refuse to compete.

B. Unabashed Christian:

Holy One,

It can get dark, but you do not leave us alone.
It can get messy, but you do not leave us alone.
It can get scary, but you do not leave us alone.
It can get painful, but you do not leave us alone.
It can get lonely, but you do not leave us alone.
It can get hellish, but you do not leave us alone.
It can get overwhelming, but you do not leave us alone.
It can get confusing, but you do not leave us alone.
We dwell with you.
Amen

C. Un-quoting Jesus:

“Mom, none of the other kids will play Scrabble with me.”

[Tough to compete with perfection. He never said it though.]

D. Blog: Consider Earth

Earth is beautiful. And not just from space. From my windows. From the mountains, the valleys, the rivers and the plains. From sandy beach and sandy desert. From forest and meadow and plains. From creek and waterfall, lake and ocean. From highway and byway, path and trail and railway. From airplane, car, wagon, sled, skis or skates. From snow-capped heights and roof-top observatory.

Anyway you look at her, Earth is beautiful!