... And we're back.

OK, so I don't blog as often as I'd like to. So sue me.

I've found a lot of blogs recently, all of whom seem to blog more than me, that are all really good. Here are 3 (be forewarned, they are religious and/or right of the political sphere):

GetReligion, about the media and their coverage of religion-based stories.

He Lives, a self-described "Reformed viewpoint of a nuclear physicist."

Thinklings, a group of guys blogging about life and issues from a Christian viewpoint.

Check them out.

...

Had an interesting conversation with a pod-mate at the newspaper. He and his girlfriend have been living together 10 years and have 2 kids. I finally asked "Why don't you get married?"

He took it well and we had a great conversation about beliefs. His main reason for not getting married seemed to be the old "I don't need a piece of paper" argument. But another part of him seemed to fear what happens if you DO get married. He thinks it shouldn't be entered into lightly (he's right) and that he should be in it for the long haul (he should). Then he said he wasn't sure his relationship held up to that scrutiny. Then he said he did, indeed, intend to be with his girlfriend forever.

"So," I asked, "why not make the committment?"

"I am committed," he says.

"But not the BIG committed."

"No."

Uncomfortable pause.

He says marriage should be more than it is now. More than impermanent (he is a kid of divorce). I say that he's right.

"But isn't it more effective to change marriage from WITHIN it, instead of just ABANDONING it?"

"... That's a good point. ... "

The conversation went astray from there, because it needed to.

I hope we have more chances to talk.

-Zube.