Redbud News And The Buddha

Larry took "the boys" and sprayed a couple pieces of "the plymouth" (roadrunner).  They are going to paint it "Tom Petty Blue".  Christian drove the truck from Larry's to Myles'.

Mark worked on "Russel" yesterday.  It used to be called "Rusty", but has been renamed "Russel" since it isn't as rusty as it used to be.  I am guessing it's going to remain Rusty.

Kat came over yesterday.  She told me, "I haven't seen you for two days.  I got grounded for one.  The next day I got *hives*".  I like Kat.  She can sit in one place and ramble on about all kinds of stuff.  She put a bow on Jacob's head and said he was her Christmas present.  One section of her hives actually spelled a 'J'.

It's great having a sink in the kitchen.  We literally threw out the metaphorical sink and have come to the realization that the kitchen sink is something very useful.  Both Kim and I have had "sink moments" where we go, "Oh!  I can just use the sink!"  I have been cautious with it but it seems that this sink is up for the job.

Watched two shows on PBS last night.  The first had to do with the first English translation of the Bible.  The other was about "The Buddha".  I was struck by the difference of the struggle between the two. Buddha's struggle was internal; Cranmer and Tyndale's struggle was with the powers that be.  Burning at stake, Cranmer yelled, "Lord, open the King of England’s eyes!"  After a six year search through meditation and asceticism, Buddha sat under a tree and said to himself, "I'm not leaving until this issue is resolved."  One turns outward and another turns inward.

One's truth is a sword.  It's to be argued over - rehashed.  Stone.  Chisel.  Fought over.  Held up.  Erected.  Grasped.  The other's is transitory, elusive, flowing, changing, turned up and down...

On the other hand, one is other worldly, one is very practical.  One is unknowable, the other knowable... graspable.

My parents and Kim's mom along with my family are headed this way today.  Let the chaos begin!