Sometimes I wonder.........

Came across this while surfing: http://www.cerias.purdue.edu/weblogs/pmeunier/policies-law/post-38/.

Basically a computer security person playing (more or less) good samaritan is arrested for discovering a vulnerable and reporting it to the site owner. The narrow-mindedness and foolishness of USC's behavior leaves me shaking my head.

Remember no good deed goes unpunished.

Peace
NTP

Warning: Stream of thought writing ahead.

Today, as certain days do, reminded me how poor I am in some areas of interpersonal communicaiton. Right now I look forward to retiring (when I can afford it in 30 to 40 years) moving out into the country and not dealing with people. It's just too damm hard.

I was reminded that I talk too freely, trust too much and think out loud far too often. It gets me in trouble every time. A good friend (my wife) gave me very good advice and a very clear assessment regarding certain strengths and (mostly) certain weaknesses. Good though her advice and assessment is I'd rather move into the hills or work in the refugee camps again.

Today I'm willing to admit I regret accepting God's call, at least in this manner. I suspect I'd be happier and serve better in a far different situation.

Thanks for letting me vent. Perhaps I'll have clearer insight tomarrow.

Reflections on humanity

We have seen some of the best and some of the worst of humanity and Americans. Non of that should surprise anyone. Civility has always been a thin veneer easily peeled away. In my experience only a deep and continous connection with God provides the strength to maintain "civilized" behavior in the face of disaster, despair and destruction.