Count The People

This is a bizarre, optical illusion. Count the number of people, wait for the image to shift, and count the people again.

Resign Now Without Further DeLay

House Majority Leader Tom DeLay just doesn't get it. Questions about his ethics have been raised for quite a while. Last year he was scolded by the Ethics Committee. The storm continues about him remaining the Majority leader; sure some (perhaps much?) of it is political but that doesn't change the fact he is yet to be vindicated - if anything he is more tainted. Back in November I said

"Leaders must be held to a higher standard of accountability. . .step down from the leadership until you are vindicated"

Mr. DeLay that still applies today.

If I had a mind to
I wouldn't want to think like you
And if I had time to
I wouldn't want to talk to you

I don't care
What you do
I wouldn't want to be like you
- from the song "I Wouldn't Want To Be Like You" by Alan Parsons (c) 1976

Roundabout Way To Have Fun

An ad I received today from Computer Geeks for a round LCD monitor. The ad shows it has 41 percent more viewing area (227 square inches vs 160 square inches). Seemed rather strange and then it struck me "APRIL FOOLS!". This was as good as the Google Gulp.

I'll be the roundabout
The words will make you out 'n' out
- from the song "Roundabout" performed by Yes, written by Anderson and Howe (c) 1972

Karol Wojtyla - Leading By Example

In 1978 Karol Wojtyla of Poland was appointed Pope of the Roman Catholic Church. As a Protestant I don't fully comprehend some of the Catholic ways so forgive me if I misinterpret something. Wojtyla selected the name John Paul II and rapidly traveled into history books and the hearts of many people (not just Catholics) worldwide. The first non-Italian Pope in nearly 500 years, he spoke many languages, and became a real globetrotter.

It was in 1981 that he showed his true character after Mehmet Ali Agca tried to assassinate him. He was shot four times but survived. Later he demonstrated how well he understood the teachings of Jesus when he not only visited Agca in jail but he held his would be killer's hand and prayed with him.

Leaders, especially religious leaders, are often sighted for "talking the talk, but not walking the walk". I hope whoever replaces John Paul II can "walk the walk" as well as he has done.

I saw a man
he was holding the hand
that had fired a gun at his heart
oh, will we live
to forgive?

I saw the eyes
and the look of surprise
as he left an indelible mark
oh, will we live?
to forgive?

Come...find release
go...make your peace
from the song "TO FORGIVE" by Steve Taylor (c) 1985