http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090506/ap_on_re_us/us_xgr_gay_marriage_new_england_2

All of New England seems to be falling into place.

Nudges New Hampshire. Rhode Island?

Vermont becomes the fourth state in the Union to legalize same-sex marriage after the legislature overrides the governor's veto. Vermont also becomes the first stats to do so through the legislature and not the courts. I feel momentum here. Iowa and Vermont in as many weeks. Leave a comment  1 

Vermont is less of a surprise than Iowa. Sadly, this bill is in trouble due to the governor's promise of a veto.

http://edition.cnn.com/2009/US/04/02/vermont.samesex.marriage/?iref=hpmostpop

I never envisioned Iowa as a leader in the gay rights movement ( Read more... )

This morning I learned that Philip Jose Farmer had died on Wednesday. I am not sure why I had not learned this before now. Philip was an awesome writer who changed the face of science fiction. The short story "The Lovers" and the Riverworld series are probably what he is best known for. I will miss him. Leave a comment

I should add another reason last week was so awesome. I got to spend much time with my lovely wife, pusifoot We had a great Friday the Thirteenth dinner and movie. Sadly, she was feeling poorly and stayed at home a few days. But since I was off of work i got to see her more.

My week off is just about done. I must go back to work tomorrow. As much as it must often sound like I don't, I really do love my job. Teaching is extraordinary and I love my students ( Read more... )

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090221/ap_on_re_us/homecoming_drag_queen

Good going, George Mason University.

Would anyone like to see a production of A Clockwork Orange this Saturday at 8:00 PM in San Jose. This is the final weekend for this. I enjoyed the book and the movie, so this seems like it should be good.

http://www.renegadetheatre.com/main.html

I am ecstatic right now. My cynicism is on temporary hold. But let us not forget the tremendous amount of work to be done by all of us. Promises are not fulfilled. Only a single fingernail is grasping at the edge. But this is a fingernail that was not present yesterday.