Lawrence Eagleburger

Former G.H.W. Bush Secretary of State Lawrence Eagleburger has passed away. He was 80. RIP.

Happy Birthday!

Happy 8th Birthday LuLu!

Had a wonderful birthday party today for Lu, and watched a few hours of the anime show "Fruits Basket" with YaYa. God help me, I actually think the show is pretty good. Well written, funny, and not at all handcuffed by its odd premise.

James Arness

RIP James Arness of Gunsmoke, age 88

Quote

Embarrassment comes from being afraid of embarrassment. Like a snake eating its own tail, if you have no embarrassment to feed it it just slinks away - A Lee Martinez

Zoinks

This morning Lisa woke us all up early, before 6:30. I came downstairs & she said to me "You have to leave early to go pick up the birthday treats." Still half awake & confused, I said "For whose birthday?" Oopsie. LuLus bday is Sat. I have not forgotten; every moment of my spare time has been spent prepping for her party. But that one comment is what she'll remember & tell her therapist in 30 yrs. Guaranteed.

Breaking News

BREAKING NEWS: former VP Candidate John Edwards was just indicted on conspiracy and campagin finance violations

JuneBug

The New Nook

I really like it. It navigates easily like the Nook Color and delivers a crisp, distinct text. It's much smaller and lighter than I expected. While the screen size is more than adequate, the overall dimensions might turn some people off. In my experience ereaders are still in a transition phase. People want it to mimic the physical experience of a book, and I'm not sure the petite size accomplishes that. But I read a chapter or two on it today and found it just as enjoyable as the old Nook. I'm actually hoping things improve around here so I can pick up a pair for my two oldest kids for Christmas.

The other night Lisa & I watched "Jesus Camp". I'm not a Fundamentalist, and where Christian practices are concerned there's a wide gap btwn their world and mine. Still, despite the filmakers intention to make them seem nuts, in the end all they are doing is passing on their Christian beliefs - and bully for them.