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North American numbness

I am struck today anew with the North American ethno-centrism. How is it that we were so deeply impacted by the deaths on September 11th, and yet as the tsunami death toll climbs over 20 times higher, it's little more than a current event in our minds? One big difference that contributed to the horror 3 years ago was the intentional & strategic evil seemingly born from the minds of men, while this is a natural disaster with no political agenda (although it will be interesting to see if Bush can contrive 'intelligence' that blames Iran or Korea for the tsunami and create a case for combative measures!). Even still, I am bothered that we are not more disturbed by it. I am among those numb to the magnitude of the suffering, but I pray God would break my heart with this as I am certain His is broken.

posted by sibbie751 @ 6:47 p.m. 3 comments

Two for two...

Just got back from seeing Spanglish and it was fantastic!!! A laugh out loud movie, but not just a comedy. So...after having seen (and loved) Phantom of the Opera last week, I'm two for two when it comes to movies. I wonder how long I can keep this streak going before I am disappointed.

posted by sibbie751 @ 1:28 a.m. 2 comments

ca·thar·tic (k&-'thärt-ik)

A dear friend of mine introduced me to this blogging phenomenon, enthusiastically proclaiming it to be very 'cathartic'. Having a vague idea from context, but not entirely certain of the full meaning and implications of this word, I typed it into dictionary.com and found 'purging' and 'laxative' used repeatedly in the definitions. Hmmm...so i'm taking it to mean a mental/emotional release, or else I have some concerns about the health of my dear friend!

Anyways, I'm not sure what my objective is yet in this, my very first blog. But I thought I may as well jump on the bandwagon before it is passé.

posted by sibbie751 @ 6:25 p.m. 3 comments