... Hibiscus "tea"?!?!

That was Simon's exclamation when i pulled out my home brewed 'universal indicator'. And yup.. it worked like a charm. We had to test the pH of 7 various solutions. Of course, holding true to tradition, my dear student Nathan forgot to bring the lime... so much for citric acid! We ended up having only one thing testing positive for the presence of acid! Still, the boys enjoyed themselves. Boys will be boys, so, needless to say, after we were done with the testing, the syringes we had used became the latest invention of amusement!! Arrgggg.. Thank God for patience!!

Moving on. My Boss and I have been having some pretty enlightening discussions lately. I like my Boss! Yes.. you heard right. (Actually, i guess i should say you 'read' right?) He's such a cool guy. Very logical and intellectual, but he also has an amazing ability to be just like an uncle or friend. Because of that, he's incredibly difficult to label. I think he prides himself on that. You should meet him sometime. Find his number in the directory under Self Assured Truth Finder. If not there, then check Disturbingly Honest, Shrewd, or maybe Quick Witted! Lemme know if you find it.

Today, he handed me a paper he wrote on liturgy in his church. He writes these papers off and on. Last week, i got one on the churches role in gay marriages. He's got a pretty understandable stance on the matter. The shocker comes in the logic that motivates his stance. Again- completely logical and devoid of all emotion and 'religiosity'! He turns over the idea that marriages are conducted in church to honour the 'love' shared by a couple. Historically, that is not the case! Who would've thought to factor that in! Brilliant if you ask me!

It's still early, 3:16pm on point! The day is young and there is much to be done. We've got a meeting tonight. I'm handing in the articles i was assigned to type out for the web site that we want to launch in early August. I'm looking forward to that. Hopefully all things glide along smoothly! Cross you fingers!

Heres a poem i was given a few months ago.. i really liked it. Thought i should share...


DESIDERATA - by max ehrmann

Go placidly amid the noise and haste,
and remember what peace there may be in silence.

As far as possible, without surrender,
be on good terms with all persons.

Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others,
even to the dull and the ignorant, they too have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons,
they are vexations to the spirit.

If you compare yourself with others,
you may become vain and bitter;
for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.

Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.
Keep interested in your own career,
however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.

Exercise caution in your business affairs,
for the world is full of trickery.
But let this not blind you to what virtue there is;
many persons strive for high ideals,
and everywhere life is full of heroism.

Be yourself.
Especially, do not feign affection.
Neither be cynical about love,
for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment it is perennial as the grass.

Take kindly to the counsel of the years,
gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.

Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself.
You are a child of the universe,
no less than the trees and the stars;
you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.

Therefore be at peace with God,
whatever you conceive Him to be,
and whatever your labors and aspirations,
in the noisy confusion of life, keep peace in your soul.
With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.

Be cheerful.
Strive to be happy.

Max Ehrmann c.1920