Lust and Love

Lust an intense desire or appetite. Love profound tender passionate affection for another person. It is interesting to say the least that the dictionary meaning of the word lust does not go so far as to relate the desire or appetite to that of another person. When looking closely at these two definitions it would seem difficult to confuse the two. There would seem that there is clearly a difference between tender passionate affection than an intense desire or appetite, yet lust is often confused for love to the detriment of those involved. And yet if one takes a closer look at the defination of love, does it not seem to be lacking in some level of completeness without the intense desire words built somewhere into the definition. So then if one has an intense desire or appetite for another individual yet also has tender passionate affection for that same individual how does that fit.

Perhaps an intense desire is not as sustainable a feeling as tender passionate affection. Some where there is a much wiser woman than me, perhaps she will know the answer to my musings.

It's a matter of truth

Twenty questions, a game I played in my youth. Has taken on a whole new meaning. Can be a game played for clarification, for understanding, to seek the truth, to gain knowledge. For the purpose of understanding and gathering information or for the purpose of gaining control. I often engage in a game of twenty questions with a good friend, the game is enjoyable, and empowering for both parties (altho can only really speak for myself) helps to keep the lines of communication open and encourages discussion.

However the question game can also be played to intimidate to gain control and to discredit. It is particularly disturbing when questions are used to intimidate and discredit those who bring constructive criticism forward to the leaders of the community. When those same leaders chose to verbally assault the messenger rather than listen to the message issue must be taken with this and action ensue.

FPB

Acronyms, deserve a dictionary all of their own. There are a couple of people who will know what FPB means, most won't I shall leave it at that. Suffice it to say, it stands for having won a small battle and opened a large can of worms. I needed a few worms, goin fishin this summer wanted a little bait.

The perception of power is a dangerous thing. Elected officials often assume their electoral office gives them power over their constituents and that their leadership is unquestionable or unrelinquishable based on their position. Good leadership does not perceive itself powerful, good leadership empowers others.

fpb signing off

big boys little sandbox

I wonder if the boys thought that if they stomped on my sand castle today that I would hide in the corner and cry. aaaaah my foray into the political arena aka sandbox. One often loses ones idealism when forced to see the reality of the game. To know that the only rules are determined by the ruthlessness of those who perceive they have power and control and established as a reason to allow showboating and oneupmanship nothing to do with the common good. aaah yes, famous quotes from elected officials, "There is a time for democracy and it isn't now." Indeed!

aaaaaacchhhooooo chicken soup please

Ah, I can only dream of a medicinal and tasty soup made from the ultimate chicken, with homemade noodles extrodinaire, veggies galore and just a dobble of dill. aaaaccchoooo, oh where oh where has my little kleenex box gone?.....Sigh. I will just have to settle for tylenol cold and sinus and the miracle of drugs.

new day, new blog

Wow, it's been so long since I blogged, I couldnt remember the password on the old one. had to create a new one. So here goes. The next thing is to remember how to add all the goodies, pics, etc. So it is a me blog. Life has changed a lot since I last blogged. I've met new people, made new friends. fallen in love with life again, learned to live in the moment and appreciate the riches of the world around us and those in it. I have learned that I am as talented as I want to be and that I am only held back by what I hold myself back with.