diversions from war, part 1.
here are some quick and easy steps that you too can partake in to take your mind off the war and the endless streams of associated political debate.

1. try printing addresses directly on tiny envelopes. it's also best if you purchase laser printer clear labels first, then realize you have an inkjet printer. that way, you'll know it's your own damn fault that you have to insert tiny envelopes one-by-one.

2. attract ants to your house. this works best if you live in a condo or apartment, and you ask your next door neighbors to fumigate their houses for ants. that way, they'll all come to your house. create a battle scene of your own. chemical warfare is allowed.

3. concern yourself with meditative issues like, "even though i fully believe that clear inkjet labels exist, i also fully believe in a peaceful marriage, so i won't blame anyone in particular and just be okay with printing directly on the tiny envelopes," and "even though my car got hit, and i didn't even get any free drinks from mulletguy out of it, i'm okay. my car is still fine, and she liked the attention..." and "even though the House passed a $2.2 trillion tax cut riddled budget plan beneath the shadow of the war, it's still okay, because the old rich white people will assuredly donate their tax cuts to the ailing inner city relief programs, education, health care, and other organizations with slashed funding."

4. don't read psalm 91. that puppy is all about protecting during "terror" and "arrows."

that's about all i have. practice these steps daily and fairly soon, you will be more frustrated with your own life, and quickly not concerned with the thousands of lives and the state of peace currently being trampled upon elsewhere in the world. anyone else have any tips?