PETER'S PICKS

Here are some of my favorite movies, all having to do with Africa and the struggles around the world. I would recommend all of them, and then listen to Bob Dylan's song "What Good Am I?" I don't know exactly what he is talking about in the song (can you ever with Bob) but it seems to fit pretty well to me.
THE KILLING FIELDS
CATCH A FIRE
THE LAST KING OF SCOTLAND
BEYOND BOARDERS
BLOOD DIAMOND
THE POWER OF ONE
HOTEL RWANDA
Mix in a Bond movie too, just cause they are good.

taking money from street people

Yes it is true, I did this! I went to Safeway tonight because it is 10% off Tuesday, and there was a street person at the door asking for some change. I had none and was in need of a quarter myself to get a cart. So he offered me one. I took it. It was really was something, I felt very strange. I said I would get him on my way out, but still I thought it very good of him to do that.
I got a pretty big load of food (we were pretty bare back at the apartment, as usual) and I knew I would feel strange again when I passed him on the way out with such a load. So I did give him a good tip and made sure he even got his quarter back, but it was all quite a different experience for me. I liked it though. Think I might do it more often. I got a "God bless" you out of it too. Hope He does. (more)
As for my previous post. I had asked my assistant coach that, and he said there was no way he could do that and that there was no way my dad could either. I begged to differ with him, so we put 20$ on it. And when we asked my dad, there was no hesitation. "You are gone". But he did add that it was only because he knew where I was going. I love cashing in on my fathers convictions! I think that if I was given time to sit down and think it through, I would do the same. But if I came upon my son and someone else drowning, my reaction would be to go for my son for sure. Now, some other guy who was in on the conversation said that God would never ask you to do something like that, and if He did that he wouldn't want to serve a God like that. I mention Abraham, but he said that was the old testament and that it wouldn't happen under the new covenant. Is that true? I didn't think it was, but am much to unlearned to say why I didn't think so. Both these guys are believers just to let you know.
There is no way I think I could ever blame them, and maybe I couldn't actually do it either, but that is my thinking at the moment. I think it would be the right thing to do. I mean, we are not meant for this world, we are just strangers in a strange land. (Bob) And Amy, it is just saving their lives, but in order to give them a chance to have there spirits saved. Clearer?

question

Say if you had a son who you knew to ba a believer. Would you sacrifice him in order to save your neighbours 3 sons who you knew to be unbelievers?
This qustion won me twenty dollars once, well my fathers answer to it did.

NEVER KNEW

So as I had said before, I have been trying to work out a lot more, and running is probably the biggest factor for me. I was talking to my buddy Allen and he convinced me that running outside was 10 times better for me then running on a tread. I usually only ran inside, but since I am really trying to get in top shape, I gave in and started to run outside. I have done a few runs on the back streets around my apartment and I found two amazingliy beautiful parks. They both are right along the elbow river and were such a nice surprise. I have gone back on non work out related ventures a few times and really enjoyed myself. I bet there are so many more beautiful places all around Calgary that I have no idea about. Anyhow the parks are Elbow park and Stanley park if you wish to check them out. Also on Sunday Jon took me to a garden park that has a nice little breakfast cafe as well. It too was very beautiful and had some nice trees to climb. It does back right up against a cemetary, but thats okay, we all die right.

GOOD PERSON?

At what point does a person become a bad person? How many bad things do they have to do to cross that line. It seems that people are always saying that, deep down they have a good heart or that they are really a good person. But I know not everyone is a good person, there are bad ones out there. So at what point do you have to look at what a person is doing and just say, yep, they are a bad person? Now I don't want to hear that we are all bad people and without Jesus...... that is not what I am talking about. I just mean from a human or social/cultural perspective. Any ideas?

HELLO AGAIN

Hello there,
It has been a while now I know. I had given it up for a bit there, and then when I wanted to make a come back I was unable to. But I think I have it figured out now. So here we go again, I will not allow anything to get out of hand this time I promise.
School is all done now, I ended up with another 3.4 average, which is pretty good for me and I am happy with that. Basketball is also over, we won Alberta and came 4th at Nationals in Halifax. I was the leading three point shooter for the whole league this season, which again, I think is pretty good and am happy with. I am hoping it will springboard me into some more minutes next season.
I have a lot of time on my hands now that both school and ball are over. I have done a few odd jobs here and there but I am really enjoying the time off. I have been working out a lot, because I think that will be the biggest thing for me to do to have the best season possible next year. And yes I have to start now.
I am also really looking forward to our trip to the ocean this june. I really have that itch to travel that I often get. But I am committed to school for one more year so I am going to hold off on any big trips till then. But this one will be awesome I am sure, I told Father that I will be taking him to a Yankees game as well. I gave him plenty of notice so he can get his head around it by then.
I am going to try and get some pictures up here because I have a few new ones, but you will have to wait till I figure that out.
So there is a little update, hope its okay for ya Mary.

Almost there

Peter JamesNo nothing deep behind the tittle. Just saying it is almost the new year, and I guess I am looking forward to that. It has been a year unlike any other in my life. Well there was one other that was pretty crazy but this is a doozy too. Not all bad by any stretch, but very heavy I would say.
It is almost time to go to Mexico as well. I found out that Phil and I will be going to the El Cid Castilla Beach Hotel in Mazatlan. Never been there, so I like it already. It looks like a pretty sweet place, all inclusive and you get to stay at one play at three. Not too bad at all! I love my job.
Also I wanted to let you know that my exams went really well. I have a 4.0 in one class a 3.7 in another and then a 2.5 in the last. I had a rough start in that one and was behind the whole time, there was something weighing on my mind back at the begining, what was that again? Oh well, it is done and dusted now.
Christmas was nice for me this year. We had mother come and cook us breakfast (see below post) and then after some cleaning Jon and I set of for a jaunt around Princess Island Park. Funny enough we sat right in front of an old crime scene I know all too well. Some sort of engagement happened there last year, I try to block it out. Anyhow, as we were sitting there in the warm sun smoking our pipes, I noticed that we might appear to be quite gay. There were about ten benches there on either side of us and we were sitting shoulder to shoulder both of us with our legs crossed smoking our pipes.Jon suggested that I not cross my legs at the same time as him but that we take turns. No bother, it was a good time of reflection and Philosophy. Then it was off to Laura's for an amazing feast with the rest of the family. I am still full at this moment, thanks Laura and Chalotte (Lauras mamma)
So here is to a good Christmas and looking forward to getting out of this year alive and actually doing very well. Thanks to all friends and family for support and gifts, I love elephants!