clerkscomrade's blog

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Apart from books, I think the most influential media source in my life is film. Actually, maybe including books, but that's a tough call because I've only been impacted by a few books compared to movies, but the books were more impacting overall. Anyhow, here's my top list of movies that changed my life or made me think differently.  Read More »

If there's one thing I've learned from working with an autistic child, it's the significance of sensory in our lives. In psychology we are currently discussing altered states, subconscious and unconscious thinking, and other similar matters.
As this has sparked some interesting conversation, I'd like to share my thoughts on a few of these things.  Read More »

Cross-dressing. Not my thing, but if it's yours, whatev. Go for it.
But here's the deal. This mall in Syracuse, The Carousel Mall, is huge. Gigantic. And they're adding onto it right now (google Destiny USA). It's going to be the biggest mall in the world or something like that, if they ever finish it.  Read More »

I gotta say, I love my life. I really do. Most mornings I wake up, and I'm excited for the day that's getting ready to happen.
But while I hate to be a bible thumper, I really think that if I didn't have the knowledge that jesus was alive and kicking, and working actively in my life, I couldn't do it. I couldn't go on existing. And here's why.  Read More »

I'm sorry, this may not be the most progressive of posts. But for serious, I'm looking for some answers to these ever-pressing questions.
-Has anyone seen those smencils?! They're selling them in my school as a fundraiser and I gotta say I think they're like the weirdest things ever. I mean seriously, who ever put the words 'gourmet' and 'pencils' into the same sentence?  Read More »

Okay, so in the past week the utter nonsense of labeling people has really come to light in my mind.
Not because it's unfair.
Not because it's based primarily on appearance, which the majority of us can't change significantly.
Not because it's often hurtful and exclusionary.
Rather, because it just doesn't matter.  Read More »

I love how inconsequential my daily decisions are. The thought of waking up and knowing that even if I make a mistake, everything is going to be alright, well, that's a nice thought.
Not that I'm a pessimist, by any means, because I think people really can make a difference in the lives of others. Can one person change the world? They can for sure.  Read More »