Thursday, July 07, 2005

Does anyone have a quick fix for hiccups? I can't seem to stop. And they've been going on for about forty five minutes. I've tried water, holding my breath, scaring myself... nada.

EDIT: They've been going on for almost six hours now. This is getting to be a problem.

On a sadder note, my prayers go out to my friends, family, and all the other people affected by the bombings in London. I watched BBC America all morning; it's strange seeing one of my favorite cities devastated by a needless act of terror. This hurt me even more than 9/11, to be honest. I've never been to NYC or Washington DC. They are faceless, nameless places for me. But London? Some of my best memories are from the countless times I've ridden the tube or wandered around King's Cross. Picadilly Circus and Bond Street are firmly impressed on my mind. The people and the bustle - I feel connected to them. Even my favorite novels and movies are based in this beautiful city. I'm proud of the way English people have reacted. Beyond the senseless grief, there's a spirit of courage present on the countenances of the mourners. Shame on the terrorists who seek to hurt such beauty and heritage. There is no dignity in this kind of attack.

I finished the second picture in my religious series. It's called Horizon in Blue. I loved the countless churches and cathedrals in the beautiful city of Dijon. Very little compares to a skyline of steeples.



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