Monkey Killing

I'm listening to Tool's "Monkey Killing" off of '10,000 Days'. And I'm reminded of the discussion I over heard New Year's Eve concerning the story of 'Ishmael'. Now, while it must first be stated that I have not read the book, I do have a general understanding of the synopsis.

I have no opinions on the story itself (as I haven't read it) but listening to this song something occurred to me. Ishmael is from the perspective of an Ape. A Guerrilla if I'm not mistaken. Species separated by mere chromosomes. The same self righteousness, and judgment can be found in a narrative from a like species. And while both were written by humans, "Monkey Killing" ventures into the abstract. The un-relateable. The unknown. The Observation of "Angels" on humans without judgment. And I suppose that is the significance... The lack of judgment that humans cannot seem to overcome. The comparison of one to another, rather than simple existence.

"Angels on the sideline,
Puzzled and amused.
Why did Father give these humans free will?
Now they're all confused.

Don't these talking monkeys know that
Eden has enough to go around?
Plenty in this holy garden, silly old monkeys,
Wonders when you're bound to divide it

Right in two

Angels on the sideline,
Baffled and confused.
Father blessed them all with reason.
And this is what they choose.
(and this is what they choose)
Monkey killing monkey killing monkey
Over pieces of the ground.

Silly monkeys given thumbs,
They forge a blade,
And brothers wonder
bound to divide it,

Right in two.
Right in two.

Monkey killing monkey killing monkey
Over pieces of the ground.
Silly monkeys give them thumbs,
They make a club
And beat their brother..down.
How they survive so misguided is a mystery.
Repugnant IS THE CREATURE WHO WOULD SQUANDER THE ABILITY TO LIFT AN EYE
TO HEAVEN CONSCIOUS OF THIS FLEETING TIME HERE

Cutting it all right in two (x4)

Fight over the clouds, over wind, over sky
Fight over life, over blood, over prayer, overhead and light
Fight over love, over sun, over another
Fight...

Angels on the sideline again
BEEN SO LONG WITH patience and reason
Angels on the sideline again
Wondering when this tug of war will end


Cutting it all right in two (x3)
Right in two

Right in two... "
-Tool 'Monkey Killing'

H4H

Other than the pertinent,what was on the mind last night :( .... I had a FANTASTIC EXPERIENCE this weekend. (As if there were any doubt!) Saturday morning I woke my sleepy self up and drove out to the Emerald Hollow Habitat for Humanity site.

It's a bit of a hike from where I am, but on a Saturday morning, it isn't that big a deal to go up 309 to Trumbaursville. I've worked on phase 1 a few times over the last few years, laying cinder block foundation, joist-ing floors, and putting up dry wall. This time was different. We spent all Saturday painting the entire interior of a house for a person I actually got to meet. Her name was Lee, she and her 4 kids (2 boys and twin girls) were moving into the house soon, and *gasp*! the carpet guys were coming TUESDAY!!! So the whole house needed to be painted, the kitchen needed it's cabinets installed, and we needed to scrape ALL the paint/Spackle off the floor.

This is the first time I've gotten to meet a "house buyer" and gotten to work with them, and putting a face with the house only make the whole day better! I LOVE volunteering for build days. With any luck I'll be able to do a bunch more, including women's build. :) I feel like I could easily make this a Saturday "thing", as it's really fulfilling. I'm still a bit sore in the shoulders area, but it's fading fast. I really can't wait to do it again. :D

Fears

I was getting ready for bed tonight, and I heard the dog running around the kitchen, with something scraping across the floor. Wondering why she would be running around with the leash I went downstairs to find my grandfather had fallen on the front step and gotten....well...stuck.

I knew things like this were a possibility when I moved in to "help him out". Essentially this is the epitome of why he can't live alone anymore. Only it's still frightening. The thought of him hurting himself means the thought that I'm his only help. And that frightens me even more.

I'm almost scared to go to work tomorrow...*sigh*

Ideas???

I *impulsivly* bought some tempeh while I was at the food store after...umm..church today :/ (it's this thing)I have to do some research as to what to do with it now. But I was thinking since I bought some asparagus AND organic egg roll shells to go with it, maybe I'd make tempeh and asparagus egg rolls. Well...maybe not. we'll see. Umm any good *beginner* ideas would be welcome. :)

Back to you

In celebration of several things, Ramworship, Mel, Jarred, Matic and awsimo-Jason, all met up at Tattooed Mom's for a drink. Sitting at the bar, shouting over the blaring punk rock we started the evening of dollar PBR's with a few shots. We weren't there for long, when behind we hear suddenly, "Holy SHIT look who it is!" And an old friend greeted awsimo-Jason, and Ramworship. (we'd all gone to school together) He, and the friends he'd come with, went into the back room to smoke, and Jason joined them, as Matic, Ramworship and I stayed at the bar.

About an hour, and 1 bathroom trip later Jason and the old friend, Kessler, came back up to us. I was stunned when Kessler put his hand on my shoulder, and leaned into my ear saying "Hey, listen about that fight we had, I had some bad shit going on then and I have to apologize" Surprisingly instead of being too shocked to speak, I found myself replying "It's in the past, don't even worry about it." We caught up on the 10 months we didn't speak to each other. Traded numbers, and screen names, and it was almost like that 10 months didn't even happen. Interesting how if you don't worry about things, life will work them out for you.

Volunteer

About 2 years ago my Dad asked my sisters and I to spend a day working with Habitat for Humanity (Bucks) on one of their corporate volunteer days. 3 corporate volunteer days, 3 months of no time, 9 months of no car, and I emailed Laura to start volunteering again.




I'm really excited. I have a penchant for power tools, and this is a lot of fun, run by some really awesome people. :) YAY

A Tuesday with the Lost Prophets

I'm an emo nerd. I know this. I've been listening to Lost Prophets** all day. It's funny when students walk into my office and look all surprised cause I've got "Shinobi vs Dragon Ninja" playing...hehe. Oh..I'm sorry...yea..I totally got a new job! *blush* Kinda forgot to mention that.

I am now the Educational Programs Assistant for the some place. (ask me and I'll tell ya) And what all that really means is that I do the administrative work (read paper work and phone calls) that the head of the department, and the Academic TA's don't have time for. I grade quizzes, keep up with student files, right now I'm organizing Clerkships for the students over the Summer. It's not boring, but it really is just busy work for now. I have no idea where it'll lead, or what I'll end up with, but for now it's steady pay, and health insurance, which is a step up from where I was. I'm watching the Flyers give up a two goal lead..and quite frankly...I feel a little happier with life. Thinking about getting some new tattoo's...my mom finally met AhabFriday night at Michelle's birthday...she wasn't pleased. I think her exact words were "Are you done now? is that enough?" Man will she be ticked if I go through with my sleeve idea of Don Hertzfeldt tattoo's.


This:



And:

to start with. I feel bad that she doesn't like them, but where's the middle ground? And I am SO not thinking about all that now. :)


*I find it HILARIOUS that they do a "Mod" video!!