Ask for what you want instead of manipulating or hinting or saying nothing. Even the closest of people may not know what each one needs or wants. There is no shame in asking for what you want, and your partner…
From DemocracyNow
Eight Arrested For Wearing Anti-War Shirt At West Point Eight anti-war protesters will be appearing in court later this month following their arrest during a recent Army-Navy basketball game at West Point. They were arrested for standing in the last…
It’s a Friday That Feels Like a Monday For Some Reason
The conversation last night with curiousmay9 and mrpsyklops and shadowkatt was just so good—that’s ambrosia for me. And it’s the BEST kind of homeschooling experience. I’m so glad I don’t have to worry about getting Katie up to get to…
Quotes & Links
The thing I hate about an argument is that it always interrupts a discussion. –G.K. Chesterton To love and be loved is to feel the sun from both sides. –David Viscott redcub, I think you may find this very explanatory:…
That Was Fun!
mrpsyklops and curiousmay9 came over for dinner, a little music, and a lot of great conversation. sambear cooked very delicious steaks. I think shadowkatt was frustrated that we old folks got into talking politics and other matters a lot when…
The Draft
Personally, I agree with Heinlein that any country that needs a draft to fill its military doesn’t have the right to exist anymore. BUT—I don’t blame anyone for not wanting to get into the bullshit wars that BushCo is supporting,…
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This post was so negative that I decided that I must find something somewhat positive to balance every negative. Positive: Cobb’s library website lets me ask it to notify me when they get in new materials by particular authors or…
Random Bits From Morning Mail and Posts
I’ve had this problem come up before. I know some of you have, too. The site does, fortunately, offer suggestions for resolution: Browsing Problem
I’m Surprised
Schwarzenegger puts himself at loggerheads with Bush over gay marriages
Guide to Aramaic for Moviegoers
I have absolutely no plans to see Mel Gibson’s capitalization on the crucifixion. I did, however, find this article funny. I have no idea, of course, whether or not the “Aramaic” is real or just mumbo-jumbo. What’s popcorn in Aramaic?