It's So True!

I'm sorry. I really hating having to point this out. I almost hesitate. But I really must prove this well known fact yet one more time.



VERSUS



Republican Women are hotter. Sorry liberal guys...

IT'S OVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Summer's Here!

The fast from pop has lasted just over a week. I really cannot promise it lasting too long either. The weather is getting warmer, highs into the 80's. The factory is really warm during the day, and the ten hour shifts make me want a pepsi soooo bad. I know it is pathetic. But so long as I reduce my dependency on caffeine, and avoid drinking as much as I did last semester, I do not see the harm in drinking it. Although I do not want to be the first to cave in... this tortuous fast needs to end at some point right?

It is nice to be home for the summer in many ways. Working so much has enabled me to throw my energies into something worthwhile that pays well. At the same time there is just enough time to enjoy things that one cannot enjoy at Hillsdale. I've been to four of Nathanael's little league games now. For some reason he cannot seem to hit the baseball, so it has become my summer goal to teach him how to do that.

Random trips to the beach are also worth it. Props to Cassie, Krystle, and Sean for getting me out of my room onto the beautiful lake just in time to watch the sun set. That is one thing that I miss down at Hillsdale. The ability to drive to the beach... in less than a half hour.

This summer is going to be a good one...

Rudy on Abortion

This past week Rudy Giuliani experienced intense criticism for taking a fairly moderate position on abortion. The former mayor of New York City, best known for his leadership following the 9-11 attacks, declared his support for a woman's right to choose, although he supported the ban on partial birth abortions upheld this past year by the Supreme Court. Giuliani also opposes federal tax dollars for abortion, and claims that Roe V. Wade being overturned would not be a bad thing. This of course has put him at serious qualms with the majority of the GOP who holds to a dominate pro-life position within the party.

This week also saw the death of one of the far-right's most vocal members the Reverend Jerry Falwall. Also this week, another leader of the far-right, James Dobson blasted Giuliani for his position on abortion. Apparently, Dobson appears to be supporting Newt Gingrich's run for the presidency as the only true conservative. Dobson also blasted Giulian's private life and recent marraiges claiming he does not appear remorseful for the divorce with his second wife.

Hopefully conservatives will be able to examine things in its rightful perspective as we approach election time. The GOP needs to stop relying on the outdated positions of the far-right, and examine for oursevles the issues that really matter to the American people. Just because Giuliani decided not to go on Dobson's radio show and cry for ten minutes, does not mean he is sorry for his divorce.

Regardless , the GOP is the party of better ideas that truly matter to the common people. But if we rely on voices like Dobson's, and formerly Falwell's, our ability to relate to the American people will be lost as the public will turn to figures like Hillary and Barack for the leadership they desire.

Thoughts?

The beginning of summer...

Today is the first day. The first in what could be a long run... or a short run. So basically there is only one person in the world that could convince me to do what I am doing. For some reason I am actually listening to her.
Grudgingly. But still doing it. No more pepsi. No more pop. Soda. Whatever the heck you call it.

Tomorrow work begins bright and early in the morning. I will be working at Fleetwood, a factory in Holland. Looking forward to what the summer is going to bring. Pray for me to survive the complete cut off of Pepsi.

Favorite First Year Hillsdale Memories

Thanks for the MANY MANY people who made this past year at Hillsdale a most memorable one. I cannot believe how fast the time went. I do not think I have ever had a better span of nine months in my entire life; and that I have truly enjoyed and been blessed as much as I have been since last August.

Here are some favorite memories:

Notable Songs- Cascada, Cake, and Shakira
... mocking Taylor's music... no matter how often, it was always hilarious!
Debate Trips... just as much laughter as debating... Taylor's quotes and harem, Kat's coercing of Taylor, and let us not forget the infamous "FOR YOU"
Movie night, Tuesday night tea, watching the Office on Thursdays, and dinner Friday nights.
Going to Ohio at 1am to rescue Taylor
Ping Pong
Driving around late at night with Jeremiah and Zach
Random Dancing
Star Gazing
MacDonalds how many nights a week?
Singing hymns Sunday nights
Snowball fights
Long nights in Lane which at times took an interesting twist... like my shoes ending up inside the ceiling...
House of Fire
Haiku's
Crowded Lunch and Dinner tables
Bible Study
El Cerrito
And numerous more random times of fun...

Thanks everyone for the awesome memories! Looking forward to seeing you again in the Fall!

Almost done

Political Science Final- Done
History Final- Done
Religion Final- Done
Just a Spanish, English, and paper revision due. A post will soon come detailing my first year at Hillsdale. Pending I survive til Tuesday afternoon at 3...