An Open Letter to Parents

To the Moms and Dads of the world,

I know it can be very hard, very taxing, and very time-consuming to raise a child. Even though, you have to acknowledge the fact that they are your child. In other words, have some respect for them, don't forget about them or neglect them, and most of all, don't mistreat or abuse them. They're your child, and you have to care for them, appreciate them, and love them.

You and your child may not always be on the best terms. To help cope with this, you need to learn how to reconcile your differences. For this, you need to be calm and collected, and you shouldn't resort to screaming matches.

Another important thing: you shouldn't try to live your life through your child. This puts an unnecessary burden on them. Everyone has some regrets as to what they didn't do in the past, but we know we can't change the past. We should just move on.

Civic Duty: All People Should

In my opinion, one duty that all people should fulfill is to be quiet in theaters. It is so annoying to hear people talking about some random crap no one cares about. To me, it is especially annoying to hear babies and little kids crying during a movie. This is made worse when it's at a movie not meant for kids. Parents, it it necessary to bring your baby or toddler along to a PG-13 or an R-rated movie? Yes, it's okay to laugh or cry at the movie. It's okay to gasp or scream at a scary scene. I might even let the occasional "Get 'em, Batman!" slide. But please, for the love of God, don't engage in conversation during the movie. That's not why you go to the movies. You go to watch a movie. Simple as that. Just keep to yourself and enjoy it.

Is poverty a choice?

Poverty is something most people don't want to experience in their lives. Poverty carries a negative stigma with it: poor people are often portrayed as lazy, welfare-hogging moochers. If it is not a choice, it is portrayed as a hopeless situation, where nothingncan be done to change it. Even then, people may choose to be poor, if they are already poor, choose to not to do anything about it, or resign themselves to their fate. Those who choose to be poor may do it out of humility or due to their religion, like the followers of Buddha in Siddharta or monks. Others may choose poverty due to their refusal to work.

Who would Albert Camus and Voltaire vote for?

This year's presidential election has been very interesting, with a whole slew of candidates running, each having distinct beliefs, opinions on major issues, and polarizing viewpoints. We most likely know who we want to vote for, but how about Albert Camus and Voltaire? Here, with the powers of necromancy, I will tell you who they would vote for.

Albert Camus:
Gary Johnson, Libertarian Party
As reflected in his book The Starnger, Camus feels that life and the things in it are meaningless, and are irrelevant to oneself. He would probably be in agreement with the Libertarian Party's viewpoints and ideals, e.g. laissez-faire markets, non-interventionist foreign policy and fewer restrictions and more lax laws overall.
If he thinks things have no meaning, Camus would probably have a “let it be” or laissez-faire philosophy.

Voltaire:
Undecided

Voltaire is currently undecided, as he feels none of the candidates have touched on issues that concerns. He knows who he will not vote for, however. He will not vote for Mitt Romney (R) or Virgil Goode of the Constitution Party, because of the involvement of religion in their viewpoints.

How Do I Know What I Know?

In this post, “what I know” will be narrowed down to knowing better than to set myself on fire.

I know better than to set myself on fire because I've seen so many times on the news how people get horrible burns, or even die, when exposed to fire for extended periods of time. Captain Obvious once told me fire is hot, and that hot surfaces tend to burn. Of course, I've also learned from experience, by getting scalded, touching something really hot and feeling pain, and what-have-you. Of course, we didn't know things like this when we were younger, so we would learn these things from our parents, PSA's, warning labels, etc.

In the end, how you know what you know boils down to learning from experience, like trial-and-error, or it can be from outside sources, like literature, our education, parents, teachers, that wise old sage in every movie, etc. These outside sources can be practically anything that teaches or shows you something.

The Most Undignified Eulogy Ever

Greetings to all who are gathered here to celebrate the life of Pavel Arzate tonight. I would like to take this opportunity to commemorate the life and good deeds of this wonderful and charming man who has touched the lives of all, and who has overcome a great obstacle. As a child, he learned to cope with Asperger's syndrome and overcame the hurdles this disability had presented him. he was a bright student throughout all of his years in school. He was a bright student through all of his years in school. He would always strive to excel, and that's exactly what he did, consistently. That placed him into a good college, and led him to his master's degree in English. Throughout all of his life, he has touched us, warmed out hearts, and made us laugh. He always had that warm, friendly, outgoing disposition. His charismatic personality always made us feel at home with him. He has been a significant part of our lives, and with his passing, we are left with a huge void in our hearts. He will be sorely missed.

Ha-ha, just kidding! You really think I or anyone else could seriously say this with a straight face?! Of course not! I always hated that stupid bastard. Good riddance! He was a lying cheat that everyone despised. We surely are celebrating something tonight–his death! I hope that pompous old geezer burns in hell for eternity.

Hey , it's Pavel again. It seems like I'm back. Yes, I realize I'm dead, but I'm starting to regret my choice of the person to deliver my eulogy. Turns out he had an agenda against me, so to speak. What a poser, that two-faced jerk. God, please forgive me for that!