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Monthly Archives: August 2005
states picking up feds’ slack
I read something yesterday that I found utterly fascinating. According to a recent article in The New York Times, nine Northeastern states have taken the initiative of enacting new restrictions on emissions. In doing so, they have joined a number … Continue reading
ant problems
Does anyone know how to get rid of ants with boric acid?I ask because we’re having a continuing ant problem in the kitchen and the bathrooms. Usually they’re the itty-bitty ants I’ve heard called water ants, but on occasion I’ve … Continue reading
happy birthday to me
We had a wonderful time on my birthday yesterday. My wife gave me a couple cardboard boxes and newspaper that the girls put presents inside, and they thought it was tremendous when I put a bubblewrap mailing envelope on my … Continue reading
the rise and fall of the american empire
A friend of mine from my biweekly D&D sessions sent me a lengthy piece from CTheory that analyzes political, social and economic trends in the United States today, and looks ahead to the next fifty years. It’s a fascinating essay, … Continue reading
alan moore’s "swamp thing"
I don’t know if you’ve ever read Alan Moore’s run on “Swamp Thing,” but if you haven’t, I recommend it. In fact, even if it’s available at the library, I’d go out and buy a copy. It’s that good.The only … Continue reading
attack of the macrocephalites
I took the girls to the pediatrician on Tuesday. Evangeline needed a chicken pox vaccination before school starts, and Rachel needed a couple vaccinations herself before she can start preschool. That went fairly easily, despite their trepidation over getting shots … Continue reading
a cardinal sin
Well, I did it again — I have committed a cardinal sin in the world of homeschoolers, by failing to show proper solidarity with the party line. (And I bet you thought that happened only when teachers opposed the National … Continue reading
that says it all
“In this world of sin and sorrow, there is always something to be thankful for; as for me, I rejoice that I am not a Republican.”— H.L. Mencken, quoted in “The Portable Curmudgeon”
getting feedback, and other events
I was talking to a friend last night who’s on my “A Messy Faith” mailing list, and he told me had found my story about Daedalos to be haunting.I was intrigued, since I haven’t been getting much in the way … Continue reading
killer gas prices
Dear Mr. President,Maybe you haven’t noticed, but the price of gas is getting cripplingly high for many of us in America. It’s reaching the point where we’re reassessing not just recreational travel plans, but how much we use the car … Continue reading
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