Posted in Uncategorized on October 29, 2006 | 6 Comments »
Emma observed not long ago that one of the great things about Mike was that he could take anything seriously except himself. People who take themselves too seriously found this very annoying.
The Minneapolis memorial service would have pleased and embarrassed him. I think that’s true of this, too:
St. Paul Pioneer Press | 10/28/2006 | Crafters [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on October 25, 2006 | No Comments »
After Pat’s Birthday: Kevin Tillman Honors Late Brother’s Birthday with Plea to Speak up for Democracy
(via)
Posted in Uncategorized on October 25, 2006 | 5 Comments »
Not for the first time, I stumbled across George Orwell, “Politics and the English Language,” 1946. It’s short, and probably worth reading yearly. It’s got several bits I especially like. The heart of the essay is here:
In our time it is broadly true that political writing is bad writing. Where it is not true, it [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on October 24, 2006 | 6 Comments »
Treehugger: English Apple Days
Ah, it’d be nice to drive through California’s apple country now. I’ll have to content myself with a Fuji. But in Minnesota, I might be able to score a Harrelson. Mmm.
note: Posted this yesterday to the wrong blog. Sigh. I need one blog to rule them all.
Posted in Uncategorized on October 17, 2006 | 26 Comments »
Today, Emma and I have been married for twenty-five years.
Yes, it’s silly to count love in units defined by law. But it’s nice to have a reason to celebrate.
The celebration will be very, very small. Early in our relationship, we learned that if we go someplace new and expensive on an anniversary, their chef will [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on October 16, 2006 | 1 Comment »
“You cannot see the truth with a stuffed belly.” Zulu proverb
from “why i am fasting for ramadan”
Posted in Uncategorized on October 13, 2006 | 10 Comments »
Philadelphia Inquirer: Forgiving is woven into life of Amish: “Amish parents sent words of forgiveness to the family of the killer who had executed their children.”
Posted in Uncategorized on October 13, 2006 | No Comments »
Mercury Rising: Cattle Ranching And E. Coli puts the blame on the spinach E. Coli outbreak where it belongs: cattle ranching. “E. coli O157:H7 is associated with cattle manure, and that’s enough evidence to convict producers and packers.”
Posted in Uncategorized on October 12, 2006 | 6 Comments »
Emma and I have arranged things so we can be at Mike Ford’s memorial. Via PNH:
Here’s the basic information about the public memorial for John M. Ford. All of Mike’s friends and admirers are welcome.
Friday, October 27, 2006First Universalist Church3400 Dupont Avenue (in Uptown)Minneapolis, Minnesota
Memorial service, 2-4 PM; reception, 4-5:30 PM.
If you can’t [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on October 11, 2006 | 4 Comments »
Okay, where the cats are—Oliver is technically the roommate’s, but he rules the world with equal disdain and affection for all.
We’re home now. About 4200 miles have been added to the Echo’s odometer. Highway 89 has to be one of the US’s five best highways. It connects Canada with Navajo land. It’s near four great [...]
