I want to blog and have had several thoughts which I ought to have blogged recently but haven’t had the time. Now that I have (made) a little time, I don’t know what to write about. So here are some options. Pick One. (This is really just my way of blogging with no effort)

“Careful Language” or “Eff-ing and Jehovah”
I have had plenty of conversations regarding “swear/curse/dirty/cuss words”. I don’t think they exist. There are words that are powerful, rare, vulgar and hateful. There are situations in life that are powerful, rare, vulgar, hateful, and unavoidable. They need to be addressed. With words. Generally, I can get people onboard. Up unto the infamous “eff-word” Very few can agree that there ought to be a word which alludes to illicit, vulgar sex. I grant that this word would probably fall on the atomic bomb end of my scale of usable words, but I feel like the general aversion to this word is cultural not ideological. (yes I get that a large aspect of language is culture, but this not a post, its an option for a post) Anyway, all this to say. Why is the “eff-word” more sacred (set apart) than God’s name? I’ve heard plenty of friends let slip an LNIV (thats Lord’s Name In Vain) but nary an eff-word in sight. Why? I wouldn’t mind writing more in depth about this.


“A Place to Die”
I’ve written about the friends I’ve made and the people I love at the several nursing homes here in Moscow. I’ve spent little time actually addressing the philosophy behind nursing homes, nor have I attempted to evaluate the value of nursing homes. This ought to be done.


Finally,
“On Polenta”
I’ve been perfecting my Eggs Benedict recipe, using polenta rather than an English muffin, and I’m pleased… very pleased… you’d like to here about this.


I’m kind of messing with you guys. I’m gonna write about whatever I want.