Joyfully celebrating the killing of a killer who joyfully celebrated killing carries an irony that I hope will not be lost on us. Are we learning anything, or simply spinning harder in the cycle of violence?
–Brian McLaren

I’m glad they got the bastard. Upon hearing the news, I think I even said to myself, “America, Fuck Yeah!“. I hope this brings some sort of closure, or whatever, to the families, friends and loved ones affected by the events on September 11th.

However, I find the wild partying in the streets a bit strange. Does this make it all worth it? The US-led War On Terror™ has been responsible for so much more death, pain and suffering than Osama bin Laden could have ever dreamed of inflicting on non-believers. No matter what the circumstances would be, thousands of people on the street celebrating the death of one person, I find it a bit unsettling.

Well, unless it involves munchkins and a house falling on somebody, then it’s okay.

Or basically this…

Germany or Florida?

This picture is from Der Spiegel. You can read the article here. You don’t have to. I just thought it was a funny picture.

My special lady friend and I went to Delft over New Year’s Eve. The Dutch are kind of a reserved people. They are know for being direct and having a no-nonsense way of going about things. They are pretty chill and don’t seem to get too exited about anything, at least in public. Although, that being said, I have heard that if you touch a Dutchman’s bike, it will be the last thing you ever do.

Apparently, they used to be renowned in Europe for their great sense of humor and jovial manner, but then the Calvanists came along and beat that out of them (Yay, Religion!).

Once they get an excuse to let it all out though, they go nuts.

Over Christmas we went to Bad Doberan in the German state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. It was nice just chill out and not have to worry about the usual Christmas bullshit. We stayed at the Hotel Friedrich-Franz-Palais. The food was amazing.

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Not much going on here. It has been snowing quite a bit and the temperature has been hovering consistently under or around freezing.

I haven’t posted in awhile. It’s mainly because there is nothing new. Oh, It snowed here in Lüneburg today for the first time this winter season.

This is what it looks like outside my place when you take the trash out at 1:30AM.