Every morning, my mother would chop up fresh vegetables and fruits, throw them in her handy dandy blender, and serve the resulting 'smoothie' to anyone in the house. Actually, 'serve' in the last sentence would be a soft word - Let's just say that she is very, VERY concerned about our recommended daily allowance of... Continue Reading →

“Everything is meaningless ...completely meaningless.” - Solomon, Ecclesiastes 12:8  The example of Solomon had to be presented to drive a point. Whatever we're striving for here in the lives that we live have to be placed before the truth that everything that we see, everything in this world will eventually fade away. Science seems to... Continue Reading →

"That right there sounds like the ultimate achievement of the pure pessimist - to rationalize that nothing, NOTHING in this world counts for anything."- Brent, 'Eternal?' If you've listened closely to the Bible classes I'm assuming you've had when you were younger, you probably recall David, the shepherd boy who killed the Philistine giant Goliath.... Continue Reading →

Self-evaluation over the past few days has led me to the conclusion that I need God more in my life than anything else. This observation came up after certain events and revelations, showing me what matters. It came to no accident that I stumbled upon reading about the Y2K incident during my idle time last... Continue Reading →

(I felt the need to post this, in the face of the articles I plan on posting in the future. Enjoy! -brent)_______________________________________The last question was asked for the first time, half in jest, on May 21, 2061, at a time when humanity first stepped into the light. The question came about as a result of... Continue Reading →

Ever go through an article thinking that it was just for you during that particular time? Like it put everything into place? Here's something that gave me enlightenment and is keeping me going over the past few days. If it helped me it just might help you too... God is good._________________Loving Too Much? By Fern... Continue Reading →

Though it is quite obvious that trial after trial has presented itself over the past few weeks. Some of them have immediate impact, and others grow in significance as the days go by. One such trial is the circumstance of living off 5 days' pay for 2 weeks. Last Sunday afternoon, I was presented with... Continue Reading →

"Somebody help me tame this animal I have become" - Three Days Grace With all that's happening recently, I've observed that I'm significantly being shown more of what I don't have, resulting in a bevy of ugly attitudes and reactions from me. I mean, it's happening at work, at home, and everywhere else. I used... Continue Reading →

Scorched Earthan attempt at exhalationwithout a camerabecause I'm at workand I'm pretty pissedby Joseph Brent LardizabalA typewritten monologue"I can't live in a world where you have everything and I have nothing" - Guy Pierce, Count Mondego, The Count of Monte CristoLamentations - A book of the Bible - What I plan to express today.God forgive... Continue Reading →

(Finish Line, Part III) My mom and I had one rare moment; A clash of personalities, or a struggle determining whose pride was more unyielding. We had a verbal spat, and I just thank God that it's over with me having more respect for my parents. Whenever someone comes to me lamenting ('complaining', more like)... Continue Reading →