Hi everyone! I am so thankful and amazed that you have been reading and actually responding! I apologize for not being able to respond individually, but I am brand new at this blogging thing and I am not sure that it is even possible. In addition, our esteemed Blogmeister, Toad Dilley, found himself a bride who could see beyond his toady exterior to the prince within – so he’s outta been town on a honeymoon. (Congratulations to the prince and princess!). Therefore, I can’t figure out how to get my picture loaded up, either. I’ve been reading the other bloggers’ writing with great interest, but I’m not caught up yet.
Anyhow, these last few weeks have been life-changing and very difficult. More to come on this once I get my facts straight. Suffice to say for now that my difficult job has been, as usual, difficult, and despite positive changes in management, I’ve been working so many hours I can’t keep track of them anymore. Which brings me to the topic of my next blog: Am I happy now? Stay tuned . . .
Hello Melanie; Look forward to your blog about happiness. That is one topic that possibly over rides our affiliations here. Even if we might disagree on how to achieve that.
Myself, I am also surprised anyone reads mine. The reaction tends ot be critical but that is what it is about so no point in taking any of it too personally. I always felt I have nothing to say and now find that thoughts just are bursting to get out. It is a bit me, me , me (as an European we are not so used to thinking about that).....but for once I am quite happy to share my little views about the world be they right or wrong...I just decided after watching a documentary film on tv tonight about this "serial killer" woman who was executed in Florida that I have to write something down about my opinions on capital punishment. Possibly more aggro will follow from that but it is a topic I have not seen Buddhists discuss often....
Best, Jussi.
Jussi et al:
Here is a link to one discussion of this topic.....
http://www.lioncity.net/buddhism/index.php?showtopic=3138&hl=
The main forum is at:
http://www.e-sangha.com
You may find this one of interest; all different kinds of Buddhists from all over the world.
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Namaste, Engyo Mike Barrett
Posted by: Engyo Mike Barrett at May 17, 2004 01:11 PM