Perhaps the pill is not so hunky dory.

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Sleep has been odd lately, though that is not necessarily due to the pills. And, that old internal fire is back, though it has only happened once so far. My body is achy, possibly due to sleeping so hard I do not roll. That may or may not be due to the medicine. And I can tell I am snoring as the back of my throat needs pickle juice treatments, several of them, during the day to tend the dryness, that is my telltale sign. Maybe none of that has anything to do with the medicine, but I am beginning to believe it is the medicine. Still, if I can limp by for a while, (which I think I can, we will see) I will. It is only if I stop being mostly functional when I will consider d.c'ing the stuff. I want that b.p. lower, and I will sacrifice for it.

I only just woke up in time to get my neighbor to his bank. The branch he goes to usually, the closer and easier one, is closed on the weekend. I had a relatively severe headache but I knew he needed the ride. The headache is either due to neck muscle strain or (and more likely) not rolling as I should while I sleep. Log like sleep always finds me waking up cranky. After I returned, I napped until I received a knock on the door. It was the missionaries.

I invited them in and we had a good hour, mostly religious with some political, discussion. I have been told that I may not read the Book of Mormon, and I have told them this as well. I was discussing this with someone who I considered my religious adviser and that is what was suggested. I abide by it, though I allow them to read from it. It is an interesting book. But, as I have said, I do not abide it as a religious text for myself.

I have suggested how Christianity and capitalism are comingled, as I see it. Both offer opportunity and both can lead correctly or end in absolute failure. Both are for free men, allowing choice even whether to join the Church or not or whether to work by oneself, with others as an employee, or to not work. Though there are prices to be paid for any choice. And, Christianity, when fulfilled, creates. Both through birth and through sharing of labor. Capitalism is also creative. The options, such as atheism and socialism/communism, are destructive. They, in essence, attempt to tear all of the edifices of community, religion, work ethic, education, and sex separation down in order to build a man made edifice. That edifice is banality, sloth, disregard for all but oneself, poverty, and slavery. The choices are clear. That is why so many who stand against Christianity also stand against capitalism.

I do like that these young Mormons go out and attempt to spread the word. We have differences in belief. For me, I would rather see anyone become Mormon rather than to remain lost. If nothing else, perhaps these young people may help remind people of their faith and what it requires, whatever their religion. Though I cannot follow their faith, I can certainly pray they help people in this manner and that they have a safe and learning experience in the process. I highly recommend letting these people visit and being kind to them. If nothing else, for sympathy (or empathy) to all the real leg work they do. And, that they really are doing this leg work for you and for God as they understand him. At least offer them a glass of water, soda, or something. Sheesh!

I am glad they rang, though at first I must admit I was not. I thought I wanted sleep. But no, I enjoy company, and company of faith, a great deal. Plus, I might get my laundry done and those letters and the card mailed. :P

Have a great day!