I got a 94%... what about you? BMG bragging rights in the comments... … [Read more...]
Archives for November 23, 2008
Candlelight Vigil Honoring Harvey Milk
Harvey Milk is an iconic figure in the GLBT community. He gave hope to a community struggling to be treated with respect. Milk was elected city supervisor in San Francisco in 1977. He was responsible for passing the gay rights ordinance in … [Read more...]
Deficits and Economic Recovery
"What is the disconnect?", you ask. The Republican philosophy of "borrow-and-spend, and tax benefits-to-the-wealthy" has created a problem that won't be easily solved. Although the mainstream media will report the FY 2008 federal … [Read more...]
The Sunday Beer Thread
What's your brew of choice going to be today while the Pats (hopefully) clobber the Dolphins? We all know Charley won't be drinking Sierra Nevada Pale Ale! My question is, does Charley not like this particular brand, or does … [Read more...]
Why I did not “celebrate” National Adoption Day on November 21
I will be taking an 18 year old legal orphan out to lunch to congratulate her on good grades. I am no longer paid to represent her, but ... for example she has come to terms emotionally with the fact that her adoptive parents dumped … [Read more...]
The NYT hits the Trifecta
It's comforting, in these dark and parlous times, to know that we have the New York Times to light our way. Three items from Sunday, November 23, 2008. John M. Broder and Carl Hulse win the coveted Walter Winchell award for their long … [Read more...]