Dirty Words

No I don't mean four letter words that you can get fined for saying on campus, unless it's in class with Dr. K or someone cool like that. I mean that there are certain words around this (Geneva's) environment that instantly cause a stir, and I find amusing and troubling at the same time. Let me give you an example.

When someone prays for the state of our nation and thanks God for the gifts that he has given President Bush to lead our country, there is not necessarily anything wrong with that; except that someone has to make the comment that, "We're not all Republicans here and we don't all think that Bush should be the President." I have to admit, I don't think I'm a Republican either, even though that's what I'm registered in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Let's just say that the all-dreaded Poli Sci class has been more helpful than painful. But it does raise a lot of questions, how much should the government be involved in the economy? How much should the church be involved in politics and social issues? I don't know. Hopefully I'll figure some of those questions out a little bit.

Anyway, the Republican taboo was the obvious example. Then there are others like Exclusive Psalmity, Praise and Worship, and one of my personal favorites Drinking. Now, I am stating that these are right or wrong, but there's just something to think about when all Christians want to do is debate each other over rather trivial things.

Anyway, that's what was on my mind. I'm going to ride my bike.
May the Peace that passes all understanding be upon you.

-z.james

Ahhh...Football Season

Yes it is back once again and I will love and cherish every moment until the last seconds of the Pro Bowl. It hasn't been a bad way to start off the season either:

My High School: Upper St. Clair Panthers are 3-0 (three shutouts mind you here's proof)

Geneva Golden Tornadoes: 2-0 (slightly amazing, great thanks to Zach Blair K)

and of course...

Pittsburgh Steelers 1-0 (Roethlisberger 158.3 perfect passer rating and Willie Parker 161 yards rushing)

Needless to say things are going well, oh...and...so are classes.

Poli Sci beckens me...

If you know my Dad, he had his cataracts removed from both eyes and said that he can see things that he hasn't been able to see in years. Amazing.

Peace,
z.james

goodness gracious

In short, work sucks; well, driving 30 miles to work and another 30 miles from work sucks. Hopefully, working balances out and I actually make a profit instead of spend all of the money I make on gas to get to work. We'll see.

On top of gas money, I have zero time to do schoolwork, let alone post on this thing. I get out of my last class, grab food, and leave for work, and typically don't get home until about 10 at night. I think I'm going to cut my hours back. Ugh.

Classes are going well though. I am very excited for a lot of my literature classes with a few of my favorite professors. And I have a creative writing class, and you guys (my two faithful readers) will get to read some of the things that I write for class, as well as give some criticisms (cause I need them). Anyway, our fridge is still running continually and our landlords are doing everything to avoid fixing or replacing it for us. That's a completely different rant for a completely different day.

May God grant you peace in all that you do.

z.james