English San^H^H^H W/Out French
The Christian Science Monitor takes a hilarous look at just how hard it would be to excise all traces of French from our everyday conversations. Here’s a snip from the article: “To which … Read more
Month: March 2003
Here, Here, and Here
It seems that there isn’t a topic or concept that isn’t represented on the web. That’s a good thing; a technological ark in some ways, it seems to me. Here’s the latest such … Read more
Freedom Loving Americans
I was in my local Tower Books yesterday, and was struck by something I saw there. Like many bookstores, they had a small table with a variety of books on display. What caught … Read more
Nothing to do with War … ?
Well, at least not directly. Though when one considers how seriously card playing is taken by some folks, you might wonder. But this is more just for fun. Seems Bob Lancaster has undertaken … Read more
We’re Sorry That We’re Sorry
from my daughter An apology from Rick Mercer, from This Hour Has 22 Minutes, to the USA…… I’m sorry we called George Bush a moron. He is a moron but, it wasn’t nice … Read more
Time to Listen?
When UN Secretary General Kofi Annan warns that you could be in violation of international law: “If they fail to agree on a common position and action is taken without the authority of … Read more
Takin’ it Easy
Spent a pleasant and relaxing weekend down in Monterey. Had good meals at both Phil’s Fishmarket on the way down, and tried Monterey Joe’s for dinner. M-Joe’s was about what you’d expect from … Read more
Abandoned Airfields Across America
Paul Freeman has put together a fascinating site that contains photos and descriptions of abandoned airfields from all across the US. Covering over 570 airfields located in 46 different states, this site provides … Read more
30 Years Ago Today
Ron “Pigpen” McKernan died 30 years ago today. The powerful frontman for the Grateful Dead, he succumbed after a lengthy illness related to liver problems. I remember when I heard the news. Sheryl, … Read more
Beautiful Protest
Burningbird has some thought provoking words on the topic of the period: Bush vs. Saddam, with the main point best stated in her own words: But I am not entirely powerless. No matter … Read more