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magidI never realized that the author of The Sparrow converted to Judaism. Ran into that fact this morning in Ozarque's journal, which seems an appropriate place, at least. She started out Catholic, then was an atheist for 20 years, then was in religious crisis when she started parenting, which is about when she wrote The Sparrow. And that crisis lead to her conversion. What an interesting juxtaposition. (And I start to wonder what a Sparrow-like book would be like were Emilios Jewish (Chabad, maybe, with a linguistics degree? Er, if Chabad could ever be assumed to want to go where there are possibly sentient but definitely non-human entities.).)
Who knew that crocheting could be so controversial? But they can. In DC, anyway, where there's a temporary installation of crocheted nudes, now with fig leaves (plus a codfish codpiece). All hail the mightiness of the crochet hook!
Browsing friendsfriends, I found the reason so much reality TV sounds so horrible to me: it's based on humiliation. I never managed to articular it that way before, but it strikes a chord. And that, among other things, is a sad commentary on culture in the US today, which is the part of the point of Vyoma's post (well, plus the slide to totalitarianism).
Why it's even more important to vote in local elections: have like-minded people who won't take your home to turn into a mall (or a hotel, or other private businesses). Eminent domain is not just for public works any more. Or so says the Supreme Court (another 5-4 decision). Any bets as to what sorts of people will lose and benfit most? Yeah, exactly. Thanks to Hammercock for the link.
I took a mental health day yesterday, and it helped a lot. Plus a good night's sleep, too. I feel so much more able to get things done, which makes such a difference. (And as always, there's lots to be done.)
The cafeteria has sushi today. An informal poll around my office suggests this is a first. I wonder how safe it is to eat?
Who knew that crocheting could be so controversial? But they can. In DC, anyway, where there's a temporary installation of crocheted nudes, now with fig leaves (plus a codfish codpiece). All hail the mightiness of the crochet hook!
Browsing friendsfriends, I found the reason so much reality TV sounds so horrible to me: it's based on humiliation. I never managed to articular it that way before, but it strikes a chord. And that, among other things, is a sad commentary on culture in the US today, which is the part of the point of Vyoma's post (well, plus the slide to totalitarianism).
Why it's even more important to vote in local elections: have like-minded people who won't take your home to turn into a mall (or a hotel, or other private businesses). Eminent domain is not just for public works any more. Or so says the Supreme Court (another 5-4 decision). Any bets as to what sorts of people will lose and benfit most? Yeah, exactly. Thanks to Hammercock for the link.
I took a mental health day yesterday, and it helped a lot. Plus a good night's sleep, too. I feel so much more able to get things done, which makes such a difference. (And as always, there's lots to be done.)
The cafeteria has sushi today. An informal poll around my office suggests this is a first. I wonder how safe it is to eat?
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Date: 2005-06-23 09:42 am (UTC)I hadnt heard about the decision on the eminent domain case yet... that is very discouraging... It seems like the courts are going all out in the "interpret the constitution to give the government widely sweeping powers" thing. right now there is no good or service that the feds cant regulate thanks to interstate commerce and thanks to this ruling your land can now be taken from you and given to any other organization, public or private...
what happened to this country.
What we need to do is find a way to use this against the people who put these rules in place... like maybe getting some of those mesa-churches that have so much influence torn down to make way for mall... after all... with the tax exemption there is no doubt any private industry would bring in more tax revenue.... and if I recall correctly that is what this case was based on.
I wonder how the public would feel about it if it werent minority homes in poor areas being torn down
anyway... in happier news I went to see "take me out" thanks at least in part to your review. The play was excellent... very good grasp of the essence of baseball. The showers on stage were pretty unbelievable too... very well done.
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Date: 2005-06-23 10:25 am (UTC)Glad you liked the play. My favorite character is the accountant guy; the actor was so amazing.
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Date: 2005-06-23 10:31 am (UTC)its all about the money... which is pretty much a given these days.
the accountant was excellent though I was also a fan of the actor that played kip... between the two of them they had most of the "essence of baseball" lines and those were well delivered.