Peace on Earth – Remember!

Tis the season for the annual war on Christmas: that time of year when a certain subset of fanatical Christians forget what their holiday is all about and instead of promoting peace on earth and goodwill towards all as their savior encourages, they spend the entirety of the holiday season ranting on about how nobody else believes and behaves exactly like they do.

(sigh) I can honestly say I have never been offended by someone wishing me a Merry Christmas. It’s the thought that counts and I am assuming when someone wishes me a Merry Christmas that they are genuinely hoping that I am happy. And that is a wonderful thing to wish for other people.

But if your ‘Merry Christmas’ is going to come with rancor and anger every single frickin’ year – then count me out. Ranting on about the benign behavior of others who don’t happen to share your faith and further declaring yourself at war with pretty much everyone on the planet does nothing to promote peace on earth or goodwill towards all.

Sooooooo say it with me everyone. Peace on earth, goodwill towards all. Merry Christmas everyone!

Being sober will make you a better person

We all know that, obviously. But have you thought about why? Well, first there is the negative effect that illegal drugs and/or excessive alcohol use have on you as a person. Drug or alcohol addiction makes it harder to solve your problems, not easier. But more important, your drug or alcohol use affects other people. And in the case of illegal drug use, it is often deadly to those other people. Just look at what is happening in Ciudad Juarez to better understand what impact your drug dollars have on other people’s lives. Stop using. For yourself and for the untold millions whose lives are endangered because you can’t seem to stop using.