So Good, So Good, So Good...

July 25 and 26 Neil will be in Omaha. I hope to see folks there and will update with reviews of the shows.

Paragraph labeled "S" for secret from classified memo

found to be source of information about CIA agent outed by Rove. We all know "W" doesn't read but I doubt Rove will be able to claim stupidity. Doubtful too that the expert in covert political operation could claim he didn't know what the word meant.

"W" and Karl had better hope that another Justice or two retires otherwise they won't be able to keep this from the mainstream media much longer. The debate will turn into what the meaning of theword "S" is.

Stay loyal to your friend "W". We love ya for it.

Some are asking:

"Should Rove resign or should he be fired?"

I don't care. If he were muslimand accused of treason (with credible evidence no less) he would be arrested and detained without the benefit of counsel. That sounds like a great place to start to me. The fired or resign thing can be figured out later. I also think it would be harder for W to stand by his man if his man is in prison. But please, not abu grab - ain't no way I want to see this guy naked.

One Year Ago... Humble beginnings

Welcome to "A Page that Aches..."
This title comes from the words of Neil Diamond's song "Be" from the soundtrack for the movie "Jonathan Livingston Seagull" based on the book of the same name by Richard Bach.
Lost
on a painted sky,
where the clouds are hung
for the poet's eye.
You may find him
if you may find him.

There
on a distant shore,
by the wings of dreams,
through an open door.
You may know him
if you may.

Be
as a page that aches for a word
which speaks on a theme
that is timeless,
while the sun God will make for your day.
Sing
as a song in search of a voice
that is silent
and the one God
will make for your way.

And we dance
to a whispered voice,
overheard by the soul,
undertook by the heart.
And you may know it
if you may know it.

While the sand
would become the stone
which begat the spark
turned to living bone.

Holy, Holy
Sanctus, Sanctus
Be
as a page that aches
for a word which speaks on a theme
that is timeless
while the sun God will make for your day.

Sing
as a song in search of a voice
that is silent.
And the one God
will make for your way.

Words by Neil Diamond

These words create an atmosphere that I hope we can live up to. respect for persons with diverse opinions will be expected. Whether weighty or whimsical, I hope the topics found herein will be interesting enough to provoke an occassional response.
posted by Jonathan at 7:10 AM

Sept12, 2001

How many recall the remarkable outpouring of human spirit extended from around the world after the tragic events of 9/11/2001?

One very impressive and memorable event for me was the solidarity shown us by the people of London where the US flag was flown and a vigil was held where many songs were sung including our national anthem.

How many in the US have even given a thought to flying the flag of Great Britain? I would guess not many.

Before anyone dare respond that the 40 odd lives don't compare to the magnitude of 9/11 I would simply add that we need to remember that we are all in this together.

I would further add my disappointment in Tony Blair and GW Bush for their thoughtless comments on the day of this tragedy. To say that we won't change our behaviors, attitudes and "ideals" (s0-called) or that we will not yeild to "these people" even before we know who "these people" are is the height of arrogance.

My heart goes out to our brothers and sisters in London and to all who feel vulnerable as they go about their daily routines. For me this event causes me to reflect on the presence and nature of sin in all its forms.

The choice before all of us, of course, is to evaluate our own lives and make personal decisions based on how they effect the world around us. I think particularly this is true when making decisions as a consumer.