This is my first post in about a year and a half. Since then, I have done many things. But one thing I haven't done is post on my blog. Today, I was contemplating faking my own death and sleeping on the island in the middle of the duck pond. I could bring a fishing pole and a sleeping bag and be done with it. Faking death is the easy part. I could fish and then clean them, but there wouldn't be anyway to cook them without someone noticing. A foreman grill would be the best option, but I doubt that there are any outlets on the island. And before anyone corrects me, I am aware that there are 2 islands, so, in order to clarify, I am speaking of the larger one. There is more vegetation to hide in on that one. Another concern is that I don't have a current oklahoma fishing license, and even if I got one, it would expire, so my goal of never leaving would be ruined. They do sell lifetime licenses, but that's a bit out of my price range. Now you may ask, why go to the trouble of obeying a law when you dont plan on being seen ever again? Simple: if I do get caught they'll just have me on trespassing and loitering. But if they could prove I've been fishing, then, that's strike three, and to the courthouse for me.
Now, you may say, "hey, man don't you like it here?" Sure. Earth isn't a bad place to grow up. But sometimes you need a break. Paul and Jesus and others lamented some of their time on this green earth, and I am certainly not to that point, but it would be an interesting experiment. I wonder at what point John the Baptist just walked to the river and started yelling at people. Did he tell his mom and dad? "Hey, I'm going to the Jordan. I'll probably be there for a few years... Oh don't worry, I'll just eat locusts and honey. No problems. Don't bother bringing me a sandwich." But he just up and went. I'll bet Mary and Elizabeth had some interesting conversations.
Elizabeth: So I hear Jesus is appenticing to be a carpenter. That is wonderful. He is growing up to be a fine man, and perhaps he could one day even lead this nation.
Mary: Yes, and I hear that John still is living near the Jordan. How is that going? Does he have enough camels' hair?
(extened pause)
and so on.
anyway,
thats all i've got for today
(apologies for being so scatterbrained... its been awhile and i can get carried away).
-whomever God wants me to be
