Monthly Archives: January 2007
Poco y Poco
I read of a man who decided to change his diet for the better. The way he did it was a little at a time, instead of trying to do it all at once. On the first day, at McDonald’s, he took one french-fry from his tray and threw it away. On the second day
Last Thing
I have slept in my own bed for the last 8 nights. It has been months since I have done that. And I don’t leave town again for another 10 days. Because of this I have had lots of time to get done the things I need to get done. There has been time for
Receiving
I have never gone without. I grew up in a happy, supportive home. Encouraged to follow dreams. Was provided the education I wanted. Never in my life have I felt without. I know how blessed I am, and try and share that when I can (though not as much as a should). Because of this,
Schmuck
That would be me. One of the reasons I have trouble, speaking out loud, that I am a Catholic Christian, is that I get lumped in with Catholics and Christian. I love Catholics and Christians. But, there are a vocal few clam to be a part of the same group I am and then use
When I Grow Up
I have added one more person to the list of people I want to be like when I grow up. Fr. Greg Boyle SJ “G” (as he is known on the streets of LA) started Homeboy Industries almost two deceds a go, which is an out reach for former gang members. They provide tattoo removal,
The Way I Talk
I am changing the way I talk. Not that I am looking get some cute accent, but I am changing the words I am using. I am no longing, even in a joking manner (especially in a joking manner), making fun of people. No more jokes. No more sarcastic comments. I have spent a lot
New Years Resolutions
The question is not do they work, but how long before they fail. Because they do. There is a very good reason for this. Most of us pick resolutions that are nothing more than interrupting actions. We are not changing our point of view. We are not changing the way we think about a problem.
Best of
Maybe not the best…Here are some of my favorite entries of the last year. They are in no particular order (except my favorite of the year is first). Most are short. La Asecensión del Señor Out Break Recieve Grace Gratitude v. Poverty The Desert Absurd Response Questions You are not The Babies Arrived Always Single
Jan/02/74
Before I started doing the work I now do, more people in the world knew me as Gene David, not Gene. It is not one of those you are in trouble and your parents are using your middle name type of things. My father is Gene as well. To be more accurate I am Eugene