May 26, 2012
Finally hiked on Mt. Rainier before I left Washington! Not all the way up, just hovering around the base.

Finally hiked on Mt. Rainier before I left Washington! Not all the way up, just hovering around the base.

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March 27, 2012
Atheism Argument Problem

Freedom of religion, to believe or not believe in God is one of the most important rights an individual can have. In addition, I wholeheartedly believe in the separation of church and state. Basically, I have no problem coexisting with Atheists. I know that Atheists aren’t these amoral people treating people however they want because, “Whatever! Evolution man!”.

But here is my advice for the Atheism argument: stop saying how stupid specific religious beliefs are. Atheism, the belief that God does not exist, spends way to much time looking at all the “stupid” things religious people do. It is wasted breath, and does not get to heart of the matter: does God exist or not?

For example, prominent (possibly de facto) leader of the current atheism movement, Richard Dawkins, used the same bullcrap argument in Saturday’s rally. This is what NPR notes:

“Dawkins noted his incredulity when meeting people who believe a Communion wafer turns into the body of Christ during the Eucharist. He then urged his followers to “mock” and “ridicule” that…His exact words after describing the Catholic ritual, were “Mock them. Ridicule them.” “

Seriously, Dawkins. Slow clap. I thought you were supposed to be smart. You have the opportunity to teach about a brave new world without God and explain life around us…and you choose to mock, scorn, ignite hatred towards religion and its members.

What if I told you I believe God used the big bang and evolution to create the world? Or that God wants children to die, genocide to happen, and for bad things to happen to good people?* Instantly so many arguments against God used by so many Atheists crumble. Who cares about the extraneous stuff. If you want Atheism to matter, start convincing people that there is nothing else outside this world. That our emotions are just the result of evolution. Start convincing me that carbon, nitrogen, and oxygen came together and decided that it wanted to survive. 

Convince me that you absolutely have every single answer. Don’t tell me that you’re still trying to figure it out. Because if you are, then you are no better than me. You cannot disprove God, just as I can’t prove God to you.

*I don’t believe God wants to kill children, or commit genocide

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March 8, 2012
I love when Edmund falls asleep. But I love it when he wakes up too.

I love when Edmund falls asleep. But I love it when he wakes up too.

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November 5, 2011
Let me tell you about adventures in diaper changing. Last night I was changing a wet diaper, when Edmund began to poop like crazy and it was pool all over his onesie. I was grossed out, and Edmund started kicking around which is not good when he does not have a diaper because he recently was circumcised and sometimes to he kicks his weewee and then he cries like the dickens. So amidst the pooping and the crying, for reasons unbeknownst to me I proceeded to cut Edmunds poop covered onesie (don’t worry we bought this one, not a gift) like he was a trauma victim because…the poop and the crying. P.S. the photo above is done by the fantastic Flash City Photography!

Let me tell you about adventures in diaper changing. Last night I was changing a wet diaper, when Edmund began to poop like crazy and it was pool all over his onesie. I was grossed out, and Edmund started kicking around which is not good when he does not have a diaper because he recently was circumcised and sometimes to he kicks his weewee and then he cries like the dickens.

So amidst the pooping and the crying, for reasons unbeknownst to me I proceeded to cut Edmunds poop covered onesie (don’t worry we bought this one, not a gift) like he was a trauma victim because…the poop and the crying.

P.S. the photo above is done by the fantastic Flash City Photography!

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October 31, 2011
Okay, I’ll accept it. Edmund James Wood is alright in my books. He can stay. But seriously, the transition to fatherhood has been surreal. My time is no longer my time. When I get home, everything is centered on the baby. All my emotions - joy, worry, wonder, anxiety, excitement - are all baby related. I am a father. Lisha is stepping into the role of mother so well. I am amazed at how nurturing and patient she is. Edmund has his day and night completely reversed, and Lisha is up when he’s up and sleeping when he is sleeping. She deserves a prize. But there you have it. I can not wait for all my family and friends to meet him. He is a cute baby, but I’m biased.

Okay, I’ll accept it. Edmund James Wood is alright in my books. He can stay. But seriously, the transition to fatherhood has been surreal. My time is no longer my time. When I get home, everything is centered on the baby. All my emotions - joy, worry, wonder, anxiety, excitement - are all baby related.

I am a father.

Lisha is stepping into the role of mother so well. I am amazed at how nurturing and patient she is. Edmund has his day and night completely reversed, and Lisha is up when he’s up and sleeping when he is sleeping. She deserves a prize.

But there you have it. I can not wait for all my family and friends to meet him. He is a cute baby, but I’m biased.

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