Started reading this book – Denial of Death by Ernest Becker last week and if by coincidence I found out about a buddy of mine – Dave that I wrote about in a previous post. The book rolls across the landscape of Pschotherapy with the greats – Freud, Jung,…, but the premise is that the fear of death stands at the center of man’s motivations. Will provide more a bit more once I am finish reading it here.
Archive for August 2009
My friend Dave died. He died on August 7th 2009, but I found out on August 24th 2009. The reality of death is near again. The selfishness of it; the permanence of it coming to me all at once, suffocatingly in its horidness. Not sure if I should be afraid or welcoming of its finality.
So now that he is gone, where did his greatness and genius go. Where does it all go anyway. Did the cancer that ravaged his body guide him to a better place. What did he think about in his final days and hours. How frightened he look those last few months that we spoke; his eyes betraying his words of courage. Did he push back in his final hour or did he submit. One day I am sure I will find out, but for now I will keep his memory.
Bye Dave…
Awesome day with me and Maakis at Water Country USA. Spend a great deal of time in the wading pool, went on a few more rides and just chilled out. A thunderstorm rolled in around 1600 and wreaked havoc on the place – most people left afterwards. We had a great time anyway. (Right click and open to see at full resolution)
MAP of WATER COUNTRY USA
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Not big into spam, but I got this from a family member and thought it was interesting….not sure if all the claims are accurate, but it is interesting nonetheless…
1. The Garden of Eden was in Iraq
2. Mesopotamia , which is now Iraq , was the cradle of civilization!
3.Noah built the ark in Iraq
4. The Tower of Ba bel was in Iraq
5. Abraham was from Ur , which is in Southern Iraq !
6. Isaac’s wife Rebekah is from Nahor , which is in Iraq !
7. Jacob met Rachel in Iraq
Ma baby gurl hanging out with her dad! She has decided to change her name from Cheyenne to Shaymin. Very smart little gurl!
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