On it’s own it sounds like a reference to Kakashi’s penchant for passing time at a particular Konaha Memorial Grave Stone, and how his past has affected what he chooses to instill in his students.  But within the context of the episode, the possible interpretations become more universal.

Been awhile since you’ve seen it?  Here’s the video, Episode 191 from Season 5 of Naruto Shippuden, on Hulu.  (If you’re new to Hulu, be prepared to sit through a couple of 30 second ads.)

If you’ve ever been in love, I’m sure you can relate to that nameless feeling Kakashi must’ve had while standing on that cliff.  It’s the quandary of having two very separate yet simultaneous emotions.  On the one hand, he is bound by his sense of duty to complete his mission.  And on the other hand, he is filled with a sense of mourning for someone who used to be important to him but no longer has a place in his life.

To me, this simple fortune, “We must always have old memories and young hopes,” encapsulates a way of dealing with these kinds of dual emotions.  It creates a place for old memories to exist as they were, while granting the freedom to hope anew.  And that’s how it should be.  Somewhere behind Kakashi’s detached demeanor, in the remote hills of his mind, he sits with a girl as they both gaze at the clouds.

The story continues from the original Naruto series, with an older and more seasoned cast. If you’re one of the few who are just now tuning in after the original, you can be relieved. The immature antics of young Naruto and his classmates are mostly gone. Instead we have young adults whose will and vision have been tempered by suffering, and forever altered by the passing of lives and time.

Enter the protagonist Naruto. No longer the “#1 Hyperactive Knuckleheaded Ninja,” the fiesty fellow has come into a calmness born of mastering his Jinchuriki. He remains a devoted villager, a tenacious fighter, and a loyal friend. Now more than ever, Naruto seems ready to fulfill his vow to one day become the Hokage.

Naruto Shippuden – Naruto Poster Print, 22×34 Poster Print, 22×34

But what is a hero without a nemesis? Sasuke, once a teammate and friend, has set off to pursue his own agenda. Armed with mysterious powers and a new group of allies, Sasuke’s presence in the series serves as constant suspense. When will Naruto finally get the chance to confront Sasuke? When they battle, whose jutsu will come out victorious? And perhaps foremost on the minds of Sasuke fans everywhere, will the young Uchiha prove to be a good guy underneath it all?

Naruto Shippuden – Sasuke Poster Print, 22×34 Poster Print, 22×34

Read more about the series on the Naruto Wikipedia page

And why is this cannonball-with-a-handle becoming increasingly popular with the fitness minded?  Quite simply, the kettlebell delivers results.   You’ll build endurance and flexibility.  You can rehabilitate your injuries.  You’re able to strengthen and condition your whole body with one piece of equipment.  Training with a kettlebell will even improve your grip strength. Talk about efficiency.

Whether you’re passionate about working out, or just getting started, kettlebells are worth looking into.  They come in a variety of different weights, from 10 lbs to 100 lbs.  And since there are many out there who are well-versed in kettlebell training, tons of resources are available to you — from basic guidelines to more advanced moves.

Enter the Kettlebell! Strength Secret of the Soviet Supermen

So, at some point not long ago, I decided to activate a neat little plugin called Akismet.  According to the light blue badge located at the very bottom of this page, it’s caught quite of lot of spam since then.  Nowadays I spend very little time sifting through spam.

Looking back on all those comments that were haphazardly approved when this blog was still very young, I have to wonder why I didn’t implement this plugin much sooner.  …  And it turns out that I can’t justify doing otherwise — it’s time for the great purge.  By that I mean, it’s time to delete all the comments.

My apologies to any legitimate comment posters whose comments get lost in the process.  From this point forward, Akismet will be doing most of the cleaning for me.

That’s why I had to save this image when I came across it.  Hopefully you find it as entertaining as I did.

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I tried to send this reply:

That’s hilarious, I don’t even play WoW.  ><
I hope no one is foolish enough to fall for your scam.
Merry Christmas jerky.

But alas, the MAILER-DAEMON is the only one who responded.  Please be aware of these rapscallions…!