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I am a mother of 2 children ages 9 and 10. I am so confused and don't even know where to begin.... I have so many questions, but don't want to offend anybody, judge, or be an ignorant parent. So I will start with I believe my 10 year old son may be Gay. I don't know if he would know at this age or would even know what he is dealing with.
I would like to say I would accept my son for who is he, but I try to be honest, and I don't know how I would handle the situation. I believe I am taking the first step in writing this post.
So here is a story of me and one of my closest friends. We have been friends now for 18 years. We were driving on the freeway and she looks at me and says I am bisexual. I just continued driving and said SO? I didn't know what I was suppose to say. Her telling me that she was bisexual didn't have any impact on our friendship.
I also must state that at the time I was not following the footsteps of the Lord. I have recently been reading the BIBLE and this has caused more confusion in my life than ever. The Bible does tell me I am not to judge, that judging will be done on judgement day.
I have recently begun asking more questions and it just doesn't seem as though she wants to provide the answers..... So here I am. I don't ever want to have to bury my child because I was ignorant.
I tell myself that I am just being ridiculous that my son is not Gay. I know this statement is not going to make me popular here, but I am just trying to be honest.
I hope that I can get answers to my questions, so that if the day comes and my Son says to me Mom I am Gay, I can say I understand. I know I will always love him regardless, there is no question to that. HE is my SON FIRST and anything else seconde.
I guess my first question is this about what age do you know you are gay? I have so many, but just don't know how to ask...
Okay, you asked, so I'm going to answer. Forgive me in advance for my long, rambling response.
First of all, the fact that you are already willing to love and accept your son is wonderful. Second, asking questions normally doesn't offend people who are comfortable with their sexuality, but can sometimes be frustrating to those who aren't (because they don't yet have the answers for themselves).
There are as many interpretations of the Bible as there are people. Even those who claim to take the entire text of it literally don't all see it the same way. I'm not a religious person, but I am a historian, and despite what the fundamentalists say, Christianity has been evolving since its very beginnings. The Bible itself (in the form most Christians read) wasn't even canonized until nearly 4 centuries after Christ's death. Before that, there were many different books being read and taught by various Christian factions. So the idea that Christianity and the Bible were a done deal the moment Jesus died is a complete fabrication. I don't want to go on and on (though biblical history fascinates me). I just want to make the point that the books comprising the Bible were chosen from among scores of different Christian texts by men who brought with them their own prejudices and agendas. I would encourage believers to focus more on what Jesus actually said. He didn't have a lot to say about being gay, but he was big on loving people that the rest of society condemned, and in that sense, he was waaaayyy ahead of his time (many people have yet to catch up to him, in fact). I personally think that one of the most telling quotations about Jesus is Matthew 7:3, which I'm sure you're familiar with. It says "And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye?". If Christ were alive today (he may be sitting up there somewhere, but that's a matter of faith), I think he would be appalled at the things that people condemn others for in his name, especially who one happens to love. He may have back in his own time, because strict social prohibitions would have made a certain amount of cultural sense in Jewish society at that time. But many of those just aren't relevant anymore, and condemning them has a lot more to do with the fear of people who are different than it does with God. Do a little digging into biblical history and you'll be amazed at what you find.
At what age do you know you are gay? Well, just about every gay person I know (and most other rational people) believe that you are either born that way, or that there is a significant genetic component. If being gay was accepted as normal and natural, then I think you'd find most gay kids would know it almost from the beginning. As it still carries such a stigma, however, a lot of the when is determined by how long it takes for kids to admit it to themselves, and that can vary tremendously. Usually, though, the onset of puberty makes it much harder to deny, so that's the point where the conflict usually begins. How long it takes to address and resolve that conflict (assuming they ever do resolve it) depends on parents, peer groups, upbringing, and a host of other things. Each of the kids here on Oasis has a different story, and their stories are greatly influenced by their life experiences. In short, there is no easy answer to that question. It is different for every child.
Hopefully some of the younger members here will give you some feedback too, but since you are asking serious questions that I happen to know something about, I thought I should give you the courtesy of a detailed (okay maybe too detailed) reply. As this site is geared to GLBT youth, I would also suggest that you make contact with PFLAG (Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) at http://www.pflag.org. They offer lots of support and information for parents, family and friends, including a great pamphlet called "Faith in Our Families", which deals specifically with the issue of religion and faith. I also have their literature available on my own site: http://www.patnelsonchilds.com/pflag/pflag.html.
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Thank You for responding. I have only just begun my research on both the Bible and my Son. I am not sure what I am looking for though. I have never experienced this. I am trying to prepare myself to help my son. When I say help my son, I don't want him to struggle. I don't want him to ever feel bad about himself. No mother would want to see her child in pain, so as a mother I feel compelled to find a way to protect him from pain.
My questions are very serious and sincere. I have asked everyone of our friends regardless of their sexuality if they have ever found somebody of the same sex attractive.... All said yes. So really is it out of the normal? I keep reading normal and abnormal. Just as each one of them have said they have found somebody of the opposite sex attractive. Yet with being such a vague question, I got a vague answer. I am trying not to teach my children what I was taught (which is what I believe causes most of the conflict within) that it is one of a sick mind to be attracted to the same sex.
I am a confused mess I tell you, I know I probably contradict myself, but that is just me trying to work through everything. May I become a better and bigger person from the knowledge I gain....
One verse that sticks with me through all of this is actually Matthew 7:2 For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again.
To me this says if I judge then I will be judged. I have no right to judge anybody for anything. So please know I am not here to pass judgement on anybody, but to gain knowledge.
We have had users as young as 11 on here, FYI.
The important thing to remember is your son is gay or not. The only part you have control over is your reaction to it.
The good thing is your role doesn't change either way. You love him, support him, help him... and the more you fully embrace whatever his path in life is, the more you become an integral part of it. If he senses you're not comfortable with it, then you'll be shut out of more of it.
Another thing that is often forgot here, since it is mainly a teen site, is that many things such as feeling isolated, confused, unsure of your place in the world, not sure how to find someone to date, etc., are things that are a normal part of growing up for everyone. It might be slightly more difficult if you're gay, but it's also easier than it's ever been before. But not everything is because of sexuality, a lot of things just get lumped in there.
You can find anti-gay passages in the Bible, and there are just as many quotes that can be taken to embrace difference. There are more books about aligning sexuality and spirituality than you can imagine. "What the Bible Really Says About Homosexuality" is a good starting point.
Of course, the best answer as to what you need to do if you have a gay son is nothing you aren't doing already. Love him, support him, guide him, and accept him. If he's gay, he already knows he's different and will sort that all out shortly if he hasn't already. He's already on whatever path he's supposed to be.
As for not wanting to bury your child, that's unlikely. That is usually a case of kids who are rejected by their parents and feel they have nowhere to turn. If you're here, you've already decided against that path.
"Sell your cleverness and buy bewilderment." - Rumi
the main thing i would say is that (1) people can know or not know that they are gay at an age as young as ten. for some people, such as myself, i had not consciously figured this out until my later years. secondly, the most important thing you can do is to love your son. i know from experience that one of the hardest things is having parents who dont accept talk about being gay and it makes the process so much harder. for people who are gay, its hard enough to survive equally in society, we dont need to be disliked from the two people that brought us into the world.
I am the proud father of twin sons and have raised them on my own since they were 5. They are now 18 and I am not sure but I think one of my sons may be gay. We have talked about this many times, myself being gay I can relate to him if he is. I have always told him not to be ashamed of what he is feeling. Just be true to yourself and anybody you are around, don't let anybody bring you down. So just love your son for whatever he becomes and let him know that you are going to accept him no matter what. You will just have to wait and see what developes and take it as it comes.
I have a question for you , ERIC, my parents dont accept me for it . do you have any suggestions on how i can deal with this? my dad has yet to say one word to me about it....?
sofia / eli
I don't think I can offer any good advice, I just wanted to say, Chey, I'm so happy to see a parent finding their way to a gay site and trying to find a way of supporting their kid! (even if you don't know yet if he's gay or not) I don't think you should worry about not knowing how to handle the situation, I think it's hard for any parent to come to terms with things like this, and it might take some time, but you certainly don't come across as an "ignorant parent".
I do wonder what makes you think he's gay?
Personally I think I knew when I was eleven, though I only accepted it when I was 16. One of the main reasons for this I think is because I had tried for years to fit in in my primary school and unconsciously just didn't particulary like the idea of not fitting in in high school either. But that's just me =)
As a christian and a lesbian, I feel connected to this. One thing you have to remember, that boy is still your son, no matter what he does. I'm sure you love him as well as any parent could, and that's important. Just be a good role model for him, and remember what Jesus said when asked about the rules in Leviticus: It's not important what you eat or how you do things, it's what is inside of you and how you act w/ other people.
I am only 16, been out to my parents for a year and have know for nearly 5 years that im a lesbian.
the best thing you can do for your son, if he turns around and tells you he is gay, is to just act the same, dont be different around him or awkward, just let each day go on as per usual.
he may not tell you for 10 years, he may tell you tomorrow, there is no set age for knowing and coming out,
It makes me smile that you have noticed this in your son and come looking for advice and help, that shows true love. Your son should be very proud that his mother cares so much about him.
I suggest looking into PFLAG and see if they have any meetings or facilities close by, they will offer you great help and advice,
I am not religious and neither are my parents but i do know that religion is a very personal thing and although it plays a major part in life, at the end of the day, your son is who he is and no belief can question that.
Best luck and for now, just be your sons best friend, that will make everything easier.
But also remember, he may not be gay.
To answer the question as to what makes me think my son may be gay. He is only 10 years old, yet he has qualities within him that some parents may describe as in touch with his famine side. He enjoys sports such as basketball and football, both widely accepted upon males. I wish I knew how to put it into words, but there are no right words to explain my feelings.
I don't feel his playing house as a child as being a sign, but yet that the children always have 2 dads leads me to believe might be experiencing some feelings he doesn't know how to express.
since i didn't have time to read all of it or time to properly respond. but why exactly is it you feel he is gay? jsut because he has effeminate qualities? i have known a few guys in my life who were totally femme and or flamboyant who are straight as an arrow, so i wouldn't say you can determine one's sexual orientation by that alone. hell, i am a harly riding, gun shooting, ex bible totin' redneck who no one expected to be gay. jsut a normal guy except for the fact that i am attracted to guys,
to answer your original question, i kinda always knew i was a little different from other guys, even as young as 4or 5, but i didn't know for sure that i was gay until i was like 12, although i kinda knew by age 8/9....puberty onset age, i guess.
all i can say is, although it may be hard for you, if you can accept yoru friend as bi, you should be able to come to terms w/ the fact that your son MIGHT be gay. don't overreact. just let him live his life as a kid right now, and quit all that parental worrying.
you should be more concerned w/ drug usage, girls, and things like that as he goes into his teen years. lol.
but seriously, if you want to talk, i am coming on here more and more often again, and i think i know exactly where you are coming from. not trying to attack you or anything, but your post was kinda like my first one on here five years ago- sporadically spread out and thoughts flinging all over the place.
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First of all, thank you. For loving your son, for asking these questions, for looking for the answers, and for being honest. That is so huge, and if you son is gay, his life will be so much better for you being willing to try to understand him.
I came out when I was 13, but looking back, despite not having the words for it, I knew as early as 11. Coming out is a very personal, very emotional thing to do, as anyone on this site will tell you.
If he is gay, your son will come out when he's ready...you can't rush that. What you CAN do, is to talk to him about prominant gay figures, and show him that you accept them. Talk about gay marriage, talk about God, and how He will love your son, no matter what.
I'm angnostic...I'm not sure if there is a god, but if there is, I find it impossible to believe that he could be so petty, so HUMAN, as to hate ANYONE for who they are.
I think at least one person suggested this, but look into PFLAG, if you haven't already. They are there to support you, and to help you and your son. you can find your local chapter online (just google PFLAG), and e-mail them, or go to a meeting.
The most powerful thing my parents said to me when I came out to them was "we love you." Not "we love you anyway", not "we'll love you if you hide this," just "we love you." Even if you don't understand, even if you're not sure how you feel about homosexuality, you love your son, and the best way you can help them is to tell him, over and over again.
About your friend who's bi...give her time. Coming out is, like I said, huge. And nothing against straight people (truly, nothing at all), it's ten times harder to come out to a person who's never thought about their own sexuality, who's never questioned themselves. So give her time, keep telling her that you still love/accept her, that your friendship will stay the same. As she comes to understand more about herself, she'll tell you more, too.
Sexuality is a spectrum, not a set of absolutes. (There's a book, called Am I Blue? that I would highly suggest you read...it has a wonderful depiction of this idea.) Very few people are completely straight, or completely gay. Of course, there are varying degrees of each. My aunt (who was finally allowed to marry her parter of 35 years) identifies herself as bisexual, but leans more toward women. Most straight people, in their lifetimes, will have at least one 'homosexual' thought. Most gay people will have at least one 'heterosexual' thought...it doesn't make us gay or straight, respectively, it just means that we're thinking about something that we don't necissarily want to follow through on.
As hellonwheels said, you are more than welcome to message me (I'm on this site every day) if you have more questions, or just want an open mind to talk to.
You're doing the right thing. You're looking for answers, outside, and within yourself. Just the fact that you're thinking about it makes you a better human being than some, and your willingness to learn and change your thinking makes you a better mother, and will make your son's journey (if he is, in fact, gay) smoother and safer.
I know I already said this, but thank you. I've been having a bad day, and seeing you here on this site...it gives me so much hope. More than I can express. :)
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There's really no one age someone knows they're gay....sometimes it takes awhile for a person to realize that they are gay or lesbian. Good job for loving your son even though you think he may be gay. If he does one day go "hey mom, I'm gay" that doesn't mean he isn't your son anymore. He's still your son and will always be. Don't believe the myths or lis people tell you aboiut homosexuality.
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I came out as gay when I was 12. Its scary coming out especially if you are worried if you are going to get acceptance. The best advice I can give you is even if you don't want him to be gay support him the best you can.
My mother supported me more than I expected and it was something that made me much closer to her and made me trust her with more of my life. My step-mother has had issues from the first time she even thought I might have been, and it has caused a rift with us. I can't be close to her becuase of how she acts over me being gay. Love and support is what you should give, it seems that you do love him so you are on the right path.
good for you for being accepting. my parents are accepting of me and it means more to me than i could possibly say.
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Chey, the previous comments have explained much of the non biblical realities that address your "predicament". I commend ALL of the previous comments regarding this issue for you, Chey. As someone much older on this site, I am VERY impressed at the knowledge and compassion that the previous comments have offered. Biblically, all I can say is check out the original translations of the(King James Bible). They have been translated from the original Greek, Hebrew and Latin before being translated into the English language as read at this time. Many verses are time dated. That's to say many of the words chosen no longer would be used to translate what came from the original transcripts that are in Greek, Hebrew and Latin. When you use a Strongs Concordence or companion Bible,(there are mistakes there also), you come away with a much different translation regarding many scripture. My Pastor says to check out the REAL words rather than to rely on his own preachings solely. There are more false teachings regarding churches today than ever. And by the way, my Pastor is Not of the many gay friendly churches that are out there today. Faith is just that, faith. Sometimes it feels like you are blindly going at it(God's teachings). But none of us in this body will ever know the EXACT truth on biblical verses. We pray that the Lord gives us as much information as we need for our own salvation.HOWIE


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by Joseph Erdos in Bobby Flay Fit, January 22, 2013Bobby Flay manages to stay fit and healthy even with a busy lifestyle as a chef, and he's eager to share his healthy eating and fitness plan with fans in a seven-part Web series, Bobby Flay Fit.
In Episode 5 of Bobby Flay Fit, Bobby's friend Katie Lee joins him for SoulCycle class and later meets him in the kitchen to cook breakfast dishes that are totally healthy but seem indulgent. Katie also makes healthier snacks in a bonus video.
Healthy Eats caught up with Katie to talk about how to incorporate healthy foods and routines into any diet.
What's your go-to healthy snack?
Katie Lee: I keep cut-up veggies in the fridge at all times so that I can grab them with hummus for a quick, healthy snack.
Do you have any tips for cooking healthier?
KL: Cook more vegetables! Think about making a colorful plate. Vegetables have so many vitamins and antioxidants, plus they are full of fiber, which keeps you full longer. I make protein and carbs about 30% of my plate and vegetables the remaining 70%.
What do you eat or drink before and/or after a workout?
KL: I typically work out in the morning, so I have a light bite beforehand, like a piece of fruit, and I make a green juice. Afterward, I like to have some protein. I make a smoothie with protein powder or tofu, frozen berries, a banana, almond milk, flax seeds, chia seeds and a shot of aloe vera juice.
Are there any kitchen tools or appliances that you rely on for cooking healthy at home?
KL: My juicer and my blender. I make green juices daily and I use my blender not only for smoothies, but also healthy soups.
What's the one food you could never give up?
KL: Pizza!
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And here's where it all clicks, where George's epic and miserable trajectory resonates with truth: He simply forgets that a girl who likes to be slapped around in a dog collar and snorts the white stuff like a wild sow is probably not ideal matrimony material. It may be too ham-fisted for the tastes of some, but the script posits that George's problem isn't really about drugs or illegal business but with embracing a gentle femininity. He's drawn to Mirtha because she's hot but also because she's utterly rotten to him ... kinda like Mom.
It's unfortunate timing for Rachel Griffiths -- what with next year's Oscars a year away and all -- but in Blow she already has turned in an undeniable bid for Best Supporting Actress. Curt and demanding yet clearly at odds with some soul-severing inner conflict, Ermine is -- like her name -- all about a deceptively soft exterior concealing the heart of a weasel. When one reflects upon her impact on George, combined with that of Mirtha, the portrait gains a load of depth. And if anyone needs further convincing about Griffiths's performance, consider that she's actually younger than Depp.
Coproduced with typically reactionary zeal by Denis Leary, Blow wants to get in your face and tell you the real story, man, but luckily the unassuming tone nips any overheated exposé triteness in the bud. The only area where it really drags is when it becomes almost ruthlessly poignant, basically whenever George and Mirtha's daughter Kristina (Emma Roberts young, James King grown up) appears onscreen to symbolize good values and hope and stuff like that. That aside, there's never a dull moment in Blow, but cinematically speaking there's never a mesmerizing one, either; it's basically your above-average nice drug movie. Its dizzy head may be in the clouds, but at least its heart is in the right place.
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Last updated: 03 Mar 2014 | CLOSED
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Deadline: 31 Mar 2014 (annual)
Study in: Turkey
Course starts September 2014
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Türkiye Scholarships Postgraduate Programmes are full government funded programmes for successful international students from all over the world for postgraduate studies in Turkey. The scholarship programmes are:
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- - Yunus Emre Turkish Language Scholarship Programme
- - Islamic Theology Scholarship Programme
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- • be a citizen of a country other than Turkey (Anyone holding or ever held Turkish citizenship before cannot apply)
- • not be a registered student in Turkish universities at the level of study they are applying.
- • be a bachelor's or master's degree holder by 30th of June 2014 at the latest
- • be under the age of 30 for master's programmes (no earlier than 01.01.1984)
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Whether it is an outing to see the foliage in Stowe or a current events discussion group, Converse Home activities staff are in the business of creating fun, interesting events for our residents. Our program offerings address the social, physical, and spiritual aspects of life. Activities are available 7 days a week and residents are welcome to be as busy (or not) as they please.
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Justin and Selena are reportedly being very cautious about their relationship this time around. Instead of going full force into a loving relationship, they're allegedly focusing on their friendship first. Keep reading for all the details of this new report!
Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez sent fans into a frenzy when they attended the same Fourth of July party and posted a pic of themselves together on July 5. However, fans may have to be a bit patient if they're waiting for Justin, 19, and Selena, 20, to rekindle their romance.
Justin Bieber & Selena Gomez: Just Friends — Trying To Revive Relationship
"They are trying to maintain a friendship," a source tells E! News. Of course, friendships are the foundation of a solid, loving relationship, right? (This is a good first step!)
Justin and Selena first split in November and their relationship has been a roller coaster ride ever since. And there have been numerous reunions and breakups along the way. Yet, fans have followed their many relationship developments, often finding it difficult to keep up.
"It's uncomfortable that everywhere I go, people know," Selena told InStyle magazine about her relationship status in May, during an off phase. "I don't like that. But Justin and I never really focused on the attention. You can't help who you date. So I wouldn't swear off that or say that's what I want again. I don't know. I'm a kid, and a breakup is normal. I have to go through the emotions and feel it out. I'm doing my own thing, being with my friends, and he's doing very well too."
Justin Bieber & Selena Gomez: Too Busy For A Romantic Relationship?
Justin is currently on tour in North America through mid-August. After a short break in September, he'll continue his tour in Asia, South America and Australia until Dec. 8.
Furthermore, Selena is promoting her new music with a world tour, the Stars Dance Tour, that launches next month and wraps up after Thanksgiving in St. Louis.
With little time to nourish a full-time relationship, we're happy to hear that Justin and Selena are maintaing a friendship for the time being. Once their tours come to an end, we're hopeful these two will figure out how to transform their friendship into a romantic relationship again.
What do YOU think, HollywoodLifers? Should Justin and Selena get back together — full-time?
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More Selena Gomez & Justin Bieber Reunion News:
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I'm sorry but I don't think they should get back together. They could both find someone way better for eachother. They are always, breaking up. getting back together and breaking up. Just because she wrote a song about him don't mean they are trying to get back together. I love the song myself, its a very heartwarming and sweet song. She said herself that they are not getting back together ever and their relationship was over. Hate me all you want but I'm just speaking what I think. I love selena and Justin both, I just think they could meet better people. and Justin's song heartbreaker is about her so I doubt they are getting back together. bye
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There is no point of them getting back together. This is because they just keep on breaking up, going back together, breaking up, and going back together, etc. Sometimes you just gotta stop clinging to one guy you breakup with all the time. I am not suggesting Selena bust a Taylor, but she needs to find somebody else she won't be breaking up constantly with. It's better for her that way.
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Okay…This is good for them. I love how celebrities can be friends and not be dating-It gets to awkward sort of if you do date. Unfortunately, You can't mend that friendship back together again. It was their choice to date…So, They kind of ruined their friendship forever. I'm sorry to say this, But, They'll never be friends like they were again. Sorry!
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jelena fan together or apart
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What is time? This the kind of question which appears simple, even banal, but after a moment of reflection it leaves us dumbfounded, breathless. Time is all. It is what was, is, will be.
There is, of course, a prosaic, straightforward way to understand time. Time as social phenomena. Socially-constructed time. From the hexadecimal seconds, minutes and hours of the Babylonians we get recordable (and recorded) time. Along with writing, this gives us history. History and time, as rational objects, are thus born at the very beginning of civilization. They are, along with agriculture (which creates its own sense of "cyclical" time…), what defines "civilization".
We move on from this point (in rational, linear fashion) to devices for keeping time broadly, like sundials and calendars (some, like Stonehenge or the Mayan temples, that happen to be very concrete). The deep human desire to try and answer the above question is imprinted in the archeological record and the history of astronomy (recently synthesized through "archaeoastronomy").
As the years pass (and humanity develops) technologies emerge that attempt to capture the dynamic, moving nature of time. Water clocks (clepsydra), some elaborate beyond imagination, like the one built by Su Song in China in the 11th century AD, give way, finally, to the simple mechanical contrivances of medieval Europe.
This has dramatic social and philosophical consequences. For one, the ancient "cyclical" conceptions of time are transcended by "linear" time. Historians like Jacques Le Goff and E.P. Thompson argue that the move from "Church's" to "merchant's" time, and the appearance of the clock tower in the centers of the late medieval town, changes our perceptions, introducing work-discipline. Mechanical, linear time continues to shape and form the modern mind, laying the foundations of industrial capitalism.
The easy abstractions of mechanical time, however, are conceptually shattered by Einsteinian relativity. Yet how significant is this shift in the larger social sphere? In fact, our communal arrangements regarding time remain pedestrian, conformist. As the modernist era begins, a sense of the immensity of the past dawns. Paleontology and Darwin's ideas push this door ajar, but atomic physics smashes it open. From an earth thousands or even millions of years old, we move to being young beings on a planet billions of years old.
Philosophers grapple with this. Henri Bergson's Creative Evolution (1907) gives us "duration" (durée) and a notion of "lived" time. For the neo-vitalist Bergson, mechanical time ceases to have real significance in a post-Darwin world. Early 20th century philosophy witnesses a flurry of interest in the living, vital nature of time. Hans Driesch revives Aristotle's entelechy, a purposive, goal-directed quality embedded in the universe, inseparable from life. Time here becomes the framework of existence. It's the fuel within which the living burns. Notions of being (or what Heidegger identifies as "Being") are paramount.
Simultaneously, analytic modes of philosophical thought led by logical positivism try to tame the mess of the physical, reimposing a mathematically, logically-sound neo-Kantian synthesis.
Yet humanity continues to grow and change. A Heraclitan flow of existence and death surges under the calm seas of science-based thought. We find ourselves in constant flux. The rigidities of mechanical time and its disciplining force reign in our conscious minds. But instinctual life is inured to this. Time is more satisfactorily captured in the growth, transformations and mutations of a myriad microscopic living beings.
Time is not an arrow, linear; it sprouts off in all directions, oozing out as it literally "creates space". Like bacteria in a Petri dish, it jumps across geometrical constraints almost gleefully. Time is disease…Without cure.
Our rational, conscious mind breaks time into distinct, manageable units, but we sense, instinctually, that this is an unsatisfying illusion. We live and breathe time — our life, all life, is immersed in its totality. Perhaps this is its essence; without life, organisms, living, breathing, perceiving beings, time is meaningless. Like an inert gas. It only takes shape, manifests, in the event. Moment. Action.
At the same time, it is beyond us. The idea that things are coming together — the dream of "singularity" as imagined by Kurzweil, et. al. is absurd (and really only a shadow of Teilhard de Chardin's "omega point"). There is no arrival, no destination, no "there".
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He talked me into hitting one myself. In my crazed state, it was fun.
Then we hit one car after another, opening unlocked doors and taking what was inside, reveling in the booty, which we piled in his back seat. We hit one neighborhood after another, and then headed toward my subdivision, Long Run Woods. At that point, the world was ours. It all built up, the drugs, the violation of society, the take, the perversity and the power, until I felt like some kind of mad king.
At the height of it, the stranger said we should break into a house. He knew where there was an old couple with a lot of money. It would be no problem.
In my frenzied state, it seemed like the thing to do, kick up the thrill a notch. But the evil of it dawned on me and the chance that it could escalate into a far worse crime. I imagined the screams, and it scared me just enough.
Just enough to say no, we can't do that, man, no way.
We kept hitting cars, though. And here's where my gut still bleeds with shame: We ripped off cars in my own neighborhood. My own neighbors. And I didn't want to stop.
Then the sun began to seep in and our dominion over the world faded along with the darkness. We made our way back to Lee's apartment, hashing out who would get what. Mostly it was music. I think we got maybe eight bucks cash and a bunch of credit cards. He probably used them later.
Lee woke up, wondering where we'd been. We dumped our haul in the middle of the floor.
And it was right then that I started coming down. As the drugs receded, my conscience filled the void. Soon it was as big as two football fields, hovering over me, eating me alive. The light, the change of setting, seeing Lee's sleepy eyes, it jolted me to reality. What had I done? I became silent.
The stranger wasn't similarly affected. He was giddily divvying up the stuff. I told them I didn't want any of it. Keep it for yourselves. I want to forget this ever happened. We swore each other to secrecy, and I never saw the stranger again. I hate to think what kinds of crimes he's committed since.
Back in my neighborhood that morning, I felt lower than a rock's shadow and wished I was lower. I remember seeing Mr. White, my neighbor across the street, walking around in his yard. And me sitting there in a shadow by the window, knowing that he was probably wondering what kind of craven animal would rob people's cars in the middle of the night. And knowing that the animal was sitting right there, looking at him from across the street.
Friends called me and asked if I had heard about the car robberies or if my family's cars had been hit. I said no to both questions. The neighborhood had a meeting about it, and police came. Nobody ever suspected me. Everybody thought it was a troubled neighborhood kid named Steven. He screamed at people on the school bus, "I didn't do it! They robbed my cars too!"
I backed him up to help make sure nothing happened to him, good and upstanding guy that I was.
Nobody ever found out it was me, and I never told a soul about it. Never wanted to. Not until last month, when a few idiot teenagers born after it happened went on a spree that makes one of the greatest shames in my life seem like a kid's game.
I'm still not sure why I'm telling it now. I suppose it's because the experience gives me a tiny sliver of empathy for Hooks and Daugherty, who police say had no prior criminal records. All accounts seem to indicate they were a couple of do-nothing, bored suburban kids with no direction in life. And I know firsthand that a combination of drugs and wicked circumstances can cause a kid like that to do things he'd never do otherwise.
I don't know much about the third suspect, 18-year-old William Ammons. Because Ammons had a juvenile arrest for armed robbery, a very serious charge, it makes me wonder if Ammons wasn't the group's version of the stranger. Q thinks so, but it's all conjecture. And it's not Ammons doing the beating on the videotape. It's almost all Daugherty.
Sources close to the investigation have told me that police are investigating the Xanax angle but haven't substantiated it. Maybe the three of them were sober as snakes. Maybe they'd planned it for some time. Maybe they're simply evil to the core.
I'm not arguing that if they were drugged-up, it's any excuse. I refused to break into that house. For whatever reason, Daugherty and Hooks didn't have any brakes at all. They were lacking something deep down that should have stopped them from committing one of the most disgusting crimes this place has ever seen.
And for that they should go to prison for the rest of their lives, even if it was something they normally wouldn't do in a million years.


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This article pertains to preparing for riding in cold temperatures and even rainy conditions. Personally I never start out a ride if it's raining. Some call me a wussy, so be it! If rain is a possibility I will carry a rain jacket and a hat with a brim in the front. I'll refer to items I've found useful when confronting chilly temps and overcast conditions.
First is the "One Mile Rule." This rule states that if you are warm the first mile of any ride you are over dressed. Your body temperature will increase quickly as you start a ride so try not to wear so much that you are warm just starting out.
(Does anyone else have anything they can't live without for winter riding? Please share it in the comments. Thanks!)
GLASSES: My glasses have a variety of lenses so I change from dark to either a lighter color or clear lenses when the sun is hidden from view. Sometimes when I stop the lenses fog up so I just move them away from my face (down to the end of my nose) until I start riding again. I have found that anti-fogging sprays do not work.
UPPER BODY: Always wear a wickable fabric next to your skin, then layer with similar fabrics if possible. Cotton is about the worst thing you can use next to your skin, it does not wick. Cotton keeps sweat next to you and you will never get warm.
As the temps drop I add more layers starting with a long sleeve jersey, vest, and wind breaker. These can be shed and placed in your jersey pockets when/if it warms up. I use thermal vests or jackets when I'm sure I will not be removing any outerwear. Most thermal jackets have rear pockets so you will have access to whatever you keep in your jersey pockets.
When first starting out I usually place a few sheets of newspaper between my jersey and the next layer, it really helps to keep you warm. After you warm up you can toss the newspaper into an appropriate container.
LOWER BODY: Another saying is "below 60 degrees cover your knees." Since I don't own leg warmers (never liked them) I use knickers. As it gets colder I add tights and when it's really cold I'll put on thermal tights all over my knickers. I don't like being cold!
HANDS: In the fall when it's cold in the morning but will warm up by 11, I use disposable gloves while others use thin full finger gloves under their regular cycling glove. When it's obvious I will need to keep my fingers covered all day I will use full finger gloves.
FEET: I hate cold feet! When my feet are cold and wet is when I head for home, the car, or Bart. For cool temps I use sandwich baggies between my socks and shoes then use toe warmers for added protection. For colder days I use full booties that are not made of neoprene (they make your feet sweat). Sometimes two pair of socks will help keep my tootsies warm.
RAIN: Since I don't particularly like riding in the rain I avoid it when possible. As mentioned above I do carry a clear plastic rain jacket that can fold up small enough for a jersey pocket. The rain jacket helps ward off the rain to some degree but it's mostly to keep you warm due to the denseness of the material. Gortex and similar materials help wick away some of the sweat but most of them are too bulky to fold into your jersey pocket. Since I must wear glasses to see properly I use a brimmed hat under my helmet to keep my glasses clear of the rain. It works for the most part.
One last thing is regrouping on a hilly ride. My idea is if it's cold, regroup at the bottom of a descent. When it's cold regrouping at the top of a hill makes us cold not only from sweat but winds as well. In the warmer weather I try to encourage regroups at the top of a hill.
Stay warm and dry and have fun.
Mike Cox