The Gum Tree for 2004 October 1

I think that it also may be the start of hunting season. I was reminded yesterday about the bitter infighting that can happen in politics and the rifts that are in our society. I thought to myself during the presidential debates that the two really aren't too different on the political spectrum. Nonetheless, they really beat each other up and hyperbolize differences in order to win some conflict of ideas. It is all about jockying for power and position.

On a different note, The church will announce tommorrow (i think) who will fill the vacancies left by the deaths of the Apostles. There was no vitriolic infighting in the selection of them, and I will be happy to hear the counsel that they will give tommorrow.

Mt. Saint Helens erupted, and the tabernacle will get a new Anti-earthquake upgrade as well.

Well, more drama with the Michal Moore--UVSC situation. A generous donor has threatened to pull over 1 million dollars in artwork if the university doesn't disinvite the man of controversy. Perhaps more people will donate to the university because of their sympathies toward Moore as well, I don't know.

Incidentally, the article says that he will give the art to BYU instead--a far better venue for his collection in my opinion.

Louise's Mum called last night as well, and we had a nice chat (for about an hour).