Went to see the LISW today. An LISW is a Licensed Independent Social Worker, who, in essence, is a psychologist. Unlike a psychiatrist, he cannot prescribe medication.
It went very well. I have Bipolar Disorder and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. I think I may delve into this more at a later time.
Today is Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday. As many know, he was a civil rights activist that worked for peace through nonviolent means.
Are there any times when violence is right? What a difficult question to answer. Here are my thoughts:
Ever since the terrorist attacks on the US last year, I have believed that it is necessary to use force. We gave the Taliban time to turn over Osama bin Laden, and they let it run out. As a result, we dropped bombs on them.
On a much smaller scale, I think about times when my wife and I must discipline our daughter. We have set up boundaries and expectations for her. When she goes outside of those boundaries, we have a moral obligation to discipline her, so that she can learn to respect authority. Sometimes, then, we need to spank her. Other times we remove priveleges.
I believe that the United States and its allies have taken a similar approach in the war on terrorism. Basically, President Bush has stated that terrorists will be disciplined for their acts of terror. Financial assets have been frozen. Also, we've used military force.
Thus, I see our current situation as one in which the use of force is justified. The principle is the same in law enforcement. A police officer tells a gun-wielding suspect to drop his or her weapon. If he or she does not, then in some cases, the officer may have to use deadly force.
What do you think?
Feel free to drop me a line (i.e., leave a 'guidepost').
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) -- A rare 17th-century book in Latin has been returned to a Penn State library 57 years after it was last checked out. The good news is there won't be any late fees.
This might be me. I am notorious for having overdue items from the library.
The local paper is having a short story contest, and I'm considering entering it. I wrote one in middle school, but that was a long time ago, so I'm a little out of practice with it. I've written poetry and some other things, but not a short story.
I don't even know why I'm saying this. It's as though I'm already believing that I can't do it! How faithless!
Now, I just need an idea...
... and you can quote me on that!
I have an eclectic taste in music. Depending on the situation, I will listen to anything from smooth jazz to speed metal, and just about anything in between. Music is a universal language of emotion, mood, and message. Thank God for it!
Feeling much better now. The meds have kicked in. I'm taking 225 mg of Effexor-XR, 750 mg of Depakote, and 100 mg of Wellbutrin.
Hi. I'm feeling incredibly depressed right now, to the point of tears. I don't know exactly where it's coming from. Perhaps that we're into the new year and I don't have a clear vision for what I want to accomplish. Part of me doesn't want to go through with it at all - just stay where I am (as though that would really make me feel better). I don't know. I am prone to depression, and I take medicine to help alleviate it.
I took my meds about 15 minutes ago, so I'm waiting for them to kick in. You know, when a depressive episode kicks in, I really hate that I have it. It feels frustrating, as though I'm out of control of what's going on. I just look forward to it passing.
Funny... I just realized that I forgot to publish my last post. Kinda like when you forget to save a document before your computer crashes. Man, I hate when that happens!
Anyhow, I'm glad that some of the changes to the website are working, and I'm encouraged that friends and family are visiting.
Next, I need to learn how to link to other weblogs. And, after that, work on world peace (just kidding!).
Looking at other folks weblogs inspires me. It's neat how some folks have integrated this into their own websites.
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