Dear Mom, I called you today.
But what I got was a click
Did you just hang up on me?
So being so nice, I called you twice
Did you just hang up on me?
I wanted to say 'oh what the f@$k'
A little dirty for my taste
So as not to hinder a life of luck
Suffice to say, mom you suck
Friday, May 31, 2013
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
I Think of Dad
I think of dad
Not a passing fad
For I think of you often
How would it be
Discussing our fears over a beer
I think of dad
Where are you, how are you feeling
My 'miss you' thoughts keep me reeling
How do I fare?
It seems you don't care
I think of dad
Because I miss you so bad
Not a passing fad
For I think of you often
How would it be
Discussing our fears over a beer
I think of dad
Where are you, how are you feeling
My 'miss you' thoughts keep me reeling
How do I fare?
It seems you don't care
I think of dad
Because I miss you so bad
Single Happy Girls - Helping my girlfriend
So, typically this blog is about my experiences as an ex-JW. Not today however. Since I have left the organization, I have found me a NICE girlfriend! She is a spiritual woman, yet not religious which really appeals to me right now. So, why this topic about my girlfriend? Well over the last ten years she has been writing a book about her personal life, her love experiences. Since we have been together, I encouraged her to get it published. Its a GREAT read designed to help young women answer those perhaps 'disquieting' thoughts about themselves and their relationship choices.
Terre Holmes is her name and she is brutally honest about her own past. She has a project on Kickstarter.com (Search 'Terre Homes') where she is trying to raise funds to publish the book. Do me a HUGE favor and please pre-order a book or maybe even a number of books to help her reach her funding goal.
The title of the book is: Love Lessons for Single Girls and Their Not So Happy Friends!
Thanks and we do appreciate your support!
Terre Holmes is her name and she is brutally honest about her own past. She has a project on Kickstarter.com (Search 'Terre Homes') where she is trying to raise funds to publish the book. Do me a HUGE favor and please pre-order a book or maybe even a number of books to help her reach her funding goal.
The title of the book is: Love Lessons for Single Girls and Their Not So Happy Friends!
Thanks and we do appreciate your support!
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
It Was You
It was you
It's always been you
A dream come come true
It was always you
Hard times
Wrong turn
Inside I burn
The sands of time
No longer mine
Fine; it will always be you
It's always been you
A dream come come true
It was always you
Hard times
Wrong turn
Inside I burn
The sands of time
No longer mine
Fine; it will always be you
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Disfellowshipped and Living My Dream: I can't wait!
Disfellowshipped and Living My Dream: I can't wait!: It's Mothers Day! All my life I wanted to celebrate her special self Stolen like a thief; it didn't match my belief Now on my own...
I can't wait!
It's Mothers Day!
All my life I wanted to celebrate her special self
Stolen like a thief; it didn't match my belief
Now on my own she won't answer her phone
All because i don't believe as they do
Happy Mothers Day; I will always love you.
All my life I wanted to celebrate her special self
Stolen like a thief; it didn't match my belief
Now on my own she won't answer her phone
All because i don't believe as they do
Happy Mothers Day; I will always love you.
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Disfellowshipped and Living My Dream: Nah, I'm good!
Disfellowshipped and Living My Dream: Nah, I'm good!: Good day dear friends, listeners, followers and leaders, This morning I was taking my morning walk to Starbucks to get some work done. As ...
Nah, I'm good!
Good day dear friends, listeners, followers and leaders,
This morning I was taking my morning walk to Starbucks to get some work done. As i walked up to the entrance I saw a brother getting out of his truck that attended the Kingdon Hall with me. Of course since I am disfellowshipped he is forbidden to speak to me. This is the second awkward (to him) moment we have shared in the last two weeks. I know he wants to say hello - its that 'I wanna say hello so bad too my friend but I am afraid I might get struck with lightning from God above, look.
So, I spoke to him. "Goodmorning friend", I said. He looked at me as if gun toting indecision had grabbed his tongue. As he searched for words all he could say was "C'mon back"! Editors note: A 'hello' or 'good to see you' are all good responses.
For me, its always good to see my old friends in good health and upright above ground. Even if they won't or dont speak to me, it makes me feel good to smile at them. Letting them know all is good in my world.
So what did I say to his request to 'Cmon back'?
Nah, I'm good.
This morning I was taking my morning walk to Starbucks to get some work done. As i walked up to the entrance I saw a brother getting out of his truck that attended the Kingdon Hall with me. Of course since I am disfellowshipped he is forbidden to speak to me. This is the second awkward (to him) moment we have shared in the last two weeks. I know he wants to say hello - its that 'I wanna say hello so bad too my friend but I am afraid I might get struck with lightning from God above, look.
So, I spoke to him. "Goodmorning friend", I said. He looked at me as if gun toting indecision had grabbed his tongue. As he searched for words all he could say was "C'mon back"! Editors note: A 'hello' or 'good to see you' are all good responses.
For me, its always good to see my old friends in good health and upright above ground. Even if they won't or dont speak to me, it makes me feel good to smile at them. Letting them know all is good in my world.
So what did I say to his request to 'Cmon back'?
Nah, I'm good.
Sunday, May 5, 2013
Disfellowshipped and Living My Dream: Sunday Surprise
Disfellowshipped and Living My Dream: Sunday Surprise: Well, well well. Yesterday I made a committment to try something new this Sunday morning. Instead of working the morning away, sleeping in l...
Sunday Surprise
Well, well well. Yesterday I made a committment to try something new this Sunday morning. Instead of working the morning away, sleeping in late or even making breakfast, I went to Church! Yep! I went to CHURCH!!!! I know you may be thinking that I must be nuts since Jehovah's Witnesses forbid the exercising of your mind by any other means outside of the Watchtower publications. I stepped into the forbidden building with much trepidation. I was met by the forbidden people and enjoyed a sermon from the forbidden Pastor.
It was a GREAT experience. The church building was clean and respectable, not full of graven images as I had been led to believe. The people were extremely friendly and non-judgmental. The Pastor was cool and spoke to me personally. He was encouraging, uplifting and overall, just damn cool.
Oh, yeah let's not forget about all them fine singing ladies on the stage.
The music was nice, the message encouraging, the people were friendly.
In my Arnold voice: I'l be back.
It was a GREAT experience. The church building was clean and respectable, not full of graven images as I had been led to believe. The people were extremely friendly and non-judgmental. The Pastor was cool and spoke to me personally. He was encouraging, uplifting and overall, just damn cool.
Oh, yeah let's not forget about all them fine singing ladies on the stage.
The music was nice, the message encouraging, the people were friendly.
In my Arnold voice: I'l be back.
Saturday, May 4, 2013
Disfellowshipped and Living My Dream: Door to Door Ministry - Does it matter anymore?
Disfellowshipped and Living My Dream: Door to Door Ministry - Does it matter anymore?: So, here we are at another Saturday morning. In the past I would be walking up and down the street with my congregation knocking on doors an...
Door to Door Ministry - Does it matter anymore?
So, here we are at another Saturday morning. In the past I would be walking up and down the street with my congregation knocking on doors and interrupting people with our message of gloom and doom with a side of hope. But today, I feel a sense of pity almost as I am driving along sipping on my Starbucks and I notice some older witnesses hobbling up the sidewalk.
My sense of pity suddenly changes to wonder. If the generation that saw and understood the events of 1914 and their signifigance are all dead now then what in the world are the Witnesses preaching about? I mean the folks alive in 1914 are supposed to see the end of this wicked system of things and be ushered into the new world right?
What in the world are the witnesses preaching about?
Oh shoot, here they come up my drive way.
Sorry, I'm not interested :)
My sense of pity suddenly changes to wonder. If the generation that saw and understood the events of 1914 and their signifigance are all dead now then what in the world are the Witnesses preaching about? I mean the folks alive in 1914 are supposed to see the end of this wicked system of things and be ushered into the new world right?
What in the world are the witnesses preaching about?
Oh shoot, here they come up my drive way.
Sorry, I'm not interested :)
Friday, May 3, 2013
Happy Days
Good Day Happy People!
As I begin to embarck on this beautiful day here in Cleveland and as I wind down my days here before I move on to a new location and I think often of my friends and those who are stuck in the mud and just cant seem to make that move away from the long controlling arm of the Society and Jehovah's Witnesses! I ask you this: Is there any REAL harm in research? Is there ANY real harm in watching a few videos and keeping an open mind? As I recall, it was a highly sought after quality to be studious! Did not the ancient Bereans investigate their beliefs to make sure these things are actually 'so'? Do you think the Bereans would accept only one perspective without a thorough investigation?
If someone walked up to you on the street and demanded that you eat a sandwhich, would you do it? Would you do it without knowing where it came from, who made it or even what's in it? Of course not!
Why then would you supress your doubts or at least not try to disprove them through some research?
Please eat this sandwich. It's a little food for thought.
Cheers and Happy Friday.
Christopher
As I begin to embarck on this beautiful day here in Cleveland and as I wind down my days here before I move on to a new location and I think often of my friends and those who are stuck in the mud and just cant seem to make that move away from the long controlling arm of the Society and Jehovah's Witnesses! I ask you this: Is there any REAL harm in research? Is there ANY real harm in watching a few videos and keeping an open mind? As I recall, it was a highly sought after quality to be studious! Did not the ancient Bereans investigate their beliefs to make sure these things are actually 'so'? Do you think the Bereans would accept only one perspective without a thorough investigation?
If someone walked up to you on the street and demanded that you eat a sandwhich, would you do it? Would you do it without knowing where it came from, who made it or even what's in it? Of course not!
Why then would you supress your doubts or at least not try to disprove them through some research?
Please eat this sandwich. It's a little food for thought.
Cheers and Happy Friday.
Christopher
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