Distractions

Clad in black robe,
I should have no attraction to
the shapes and scents of this world
but how can I keep the precept of detachment
gazing at today’s crimson maple leaves?
Otagaki Rengetsu (1791–1875)

Grr. Curiosity about Japanese Buddhist nuns and their training.... but I have too much academic work to do.

To Captian Jack

If you haven't seen this most recent Torchwood...

I have two words.

SQUEEE.
Awwww.....

C is for...

Screw you. C is for cookie, and that's good enough for me. Old Sesame Street was good enough for me. And its good enough for you damned kids today too. Despite what they say.

Oh my...

This post is a metatalk discussion of a derail occurring over the question related to another question about a guy who will not be wed in a Catholic church because he wants a Christian wedding.

However, the real gem is this
What this situation needs is a flowchart.
Do you like Rituals No ? Yes ? Do you like Metaphysics No ? Yes ? JEW
-----------------PROTESTANT --------------------CATHOLIC
------------------------------------------------( but please see Father O'Grady
-------------------------------------------------for transubstantiation lesson)
posted by Ambrosia Voyeur at 1:12 PM on November 6

show of hands. who said yes to all of those?