impermanence change sickness death and some belly laughs. it could be that though little is within our control we can always choose some things. obviously we couldn't choose where obama put his compound. i was hoping now it may be like mister dying. it was sad and everything, but the anticipation was the worst part, and seeing him in pain, and once it was over it was still sad and everything, but the dread was released and he was released and i found i still carry him around in my spirit even if that sounds quaint it's simply true. when i used to hear people say it is what it is it irked me, sounded blasé, resigned, but now it sounds like a sound philosophical position. no matter where you go or what you do even if you fight and you choose everyone is within the human dilemma.