One week since last post, but lots happening

Things have been busy. I'm now 'back at work' for the next month or so helping out a sick colleague. Prayers and good thoughts for her. I will happily give her back her spot once she's recovered, but I'm going to have fun in the spot until then!

I loved this snap for today. It's from Khor Fakkan. The husband and I saw this little hermit crab just doing his crab thing, and we just had to take his picture. If a crab can be cute, this little guy was.

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113852383&ft=1&f=1001 This link is to a story I just read. Needless to say, I'm greatly saddened by it, but I'm not surprised. I've lived in places where this judge's behavior is the norm amongst people. For many people, those who are different are hard for them to accept. If an individual doesn't fit into a certain category, than some people just don't know how to deal with that individual. Do I personally agree with what this judge did? No way; I think it's sad and wrong. But, if I was a betting woman (which I'm not, but....), I would be willing to bet that many in this judge's community knew what he was doing and may have even supported him. I've known WAY too many folks who will say one thing in public to save face, but in the privacy of their own homes believe and act in a totally different way with regards to 'race.' There is still much work to be done.

I wish we could just all be 'human'. I wonder if hermit crabs have these issues? Nah, probably not.

Peace.