Isle of Remote

So the Isle of Remote is showing telltale signs of continental shift. We’re busy uploading all the files from tblog on to blogsome here. So far I’m really liking this platform. I won’t go “live” until I get the whole thing loaded - so sit back and enjoy the process.

Yet another unexpected hiatus from the Isle. Sorry. Earlier this month one of my co-workers committed suicide. Weird.

I think there are two reasons people commit suicide. Either they think no one cares and everyone would be better off if they left this earth or they do it because they hate themselves and want to make someone else suffer.

But really, what it boils down to is suicide is the ultimate in narcissism. You throw the lives around you into such turmoil and focus their energy on why you would do such a thing.

I’m not saying this to be mean. My co-worker suffered from depression, but we thought it was all under control and that she was doing well. There was a some withdrawal, but her only child was leaving home to attend college and, in light of the circumstances, the sadness seemed normal.

But it’s halted her daughter’s life. She’s left school and come home to plan a funeral. Now she blames herself for leaving her mother alone in the first place. If she’d never left, her mother would still be alive. Even though her mother left her a note explaining that it wasn’t her fault. But an 18 year old girl leaving home for the first time shouldn’t have to deal with that sort of thing, you know?

It just makes me crazy.

Appears as though spring has landed on southern California - FINALLY! That has me thinking about spring cleaning…well, this site, anyway. Is it time for a new look? I’m kinda digging these colors, but maybe I’ll dig new ones even more. Well, I’ll change out the right column this weekend, anyway.

How often do you other folks change out your blog threads?

Hey! I’ve had like 600 hits in the last two days! Who’s out there? Leave a howdy and a link to your own blog! I’d love to know who’s out there - is it the truth?

Sunday 08.08.04 [4:30 pm]

I’ve done absolutely nothing today. In fact, I just woke up a mere 3.5 hours ago. I leave for church in about 45 minutes. That’s the crux of my day. Oh, wait! I did do something. I worked on my friend’s wedding present - 100 thank you notecards. I took a break because design-wise I hit the wall. The whole thing is not coming out at all like I wanted it to. Of course the wedding is tomorrow (yes, Monday) and I’ll have to finish it tonight. Notta problem.

Deadlines? I laugh in the face of deadlines! Article due Friday (last Friday) piece of cake. Housecleaning? Bah! It is better to sit on butt and stare at wall! Geez, when did I start talking like Bolshevik?