We’re putting up this WOD today, but this is in fact in honor of those going to be doing it tomorrow (Saturday 070929) in support of the Athletes for a Cure: 2007 CrossFit Fight Gone Bad fundraiser. This year, long...
I had to run this 5K @ the Globo Gym on a treadmill. It might have been a mistake as my ham/glute strain seems to have been aggravated along with the slight upper back issue, but what the hell. I...
Working on an essay for an anthology on feasting and fasting; particularly, I'm writing an essay on the church potluck. It's due soon. I'm interested, if you'd be willing to leave a comment, what thoughts/experiences you have, or questions you...
One week from tonight, we will know the Democratic and Republican parties' choices for the November 15 general election in Senate District 10. One week later, the two nominees will face me* in a guitar-shredding showdown candidate forum hosted by the...
“The Future of LGBT Rights in Tennessee: Organizing, Educating and Litigating” is the topic of the John Googin Memorial Lecture at ACLU-TN’s annual meeting on October 4, 2007. Christine Sun, ACLU-TN LGBT Project Attorney, will discuss her current work,...
The democrats and the republicans are NOT. I think the debates have made that painfully clear. The very same people that want you to vote for them have no intention of unilateral withdrawal from Iraq. Many of them would drag...
Last Saturday, after a very busy and hectic weekend, I got a call from my mom at about 10:30, just after Matt walked out the door to go to Infradig's last show. She called to tell me that my...
The little alt-weekly that could, did, and made the AAN this year. Former (as of today) editor Bill Colrus reflects on this and other accomplishments in his farewell editorial. My connection to the Pulse was through Bill and...
During dinner tonight, we were watching Steve Irwin and his animal show in Australia. I noticed that he drove on the left side of the road and I asked Shane, "A lot of countries drive on the left...
I found this in one of the articles I read about Moby-Dick. I found it rather interesting, so I decided to share it."Art...is a major means for transforming experience into patterns that are meaningful and communicable. As in part it...
It is more than a little disconcerting when Claire decides to practice saying her new word "Ow!" over and over again while I'm pinning a diaper on her. Give mommy a heart attack why dontcha, kid!?...
Sometimes I struggle with what to write about and post on this blog, but this particular post was a slam dunk. Perhaps you watched the Democratic debate last night. But then again, chances are you didn't. Don't worry. You didn't...
Well it has been a while since I been up on here. I think people are waiting for me to post something great. I am still living away from home and it has been great. In Wednesday...
UPDATE: Verizon has reversed their decision and will allow NARAL to carry out their campaign.
Thanks to NARAL, we now know that texting isn’t considered free speech. While I’m not sad to see a pro-choice group take a few knocks, this...
So instead of posting pictures in this post I will just say- if you want to see pictures from the GA Aquarium, here they are! Enjoy!This week hasn't gone as I planned (Now there's a big surprise...). I had planned...
The U.S. Senate voted 60-39 Thursday for cloture on debate of the Matthew Shepard Act. The legislations extends existing hate crime law to include disability, gender, sexual orientation and gender identity. Senator Corker and Senator Alexander both voted 'nay' on the...
This is the roasted quail stuffed with zucchini, mushrooms and bacon, served with gouda grits at St. John's Meeting Place (I took this picture when we were there last weekend as part of DH's birthday celebration)....
I’ve been keeping a list of intriguing sewing and quilting books lately. So last night I went out to Barnes and Noble to check some out. I pulled 8 or 9 books off the shelf and sat for a long...
The paradox of our time in history is that we have taller buildings, but shorter tempers; wider freeways, but narrower viewpoints. We spend more, but have less; we buy more, but enjoy less. We have bigger houses and smaller families;...
[9.28.07 UPDATE: After watching an interview with Senator Jim Webb (D - VA), I realized that placing the Iranian Guard on a Terrorist Watch List is unprecedented. Furthermore, their inclusion reflects a breakdown in our laws between “terrorist organization” and...
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