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An Explanation of the Festivals of Neos Alexandria
The Neos Alexandria calendar system is meant to be inclusive of a number of festivals that touch more than one cultural group. While it was originally hoped that all members would celebrate all of the festivals, that goal was not achieved. However, many members find the festival dates as a way to work with deities with whom they don’t know or don ( Read more... ) -
A Basij defector speaks
For those who are interested, clashes in Iran are still ongoing. They aren't daily, but at each big national holiday new protests crop up ( Read more... ) -
Claude Lévi-Strauss
At age 100, Claude Lévi-Strauss passed on October 30 ( Read more... ) -
Mind warping throwback song
It was 1978, and I was finishing up my freshman year in high school. Music was weird then. Disco had just fallen out of favor, and the real new wave techno that came in the early 1980's wasn't quite there yet. Boston's first album came out in 1977, Frampton Comes Alive was very popular still, bands like Emerson, Lake and Palmer, Aerosmith, etc. ( Read more... ) -
The Berlin Wall
Today marks the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. The Washington Post today had a very good collage of photographs as well as a nice narration from someone who was there. If you have a minute, it's worth reading ( Read more... ) -
Some nights, you just wonder
So I had to go to practice tonight and it was in a different location. Because I was stuck in the house for a bit I was about five minutes late leaving. The route was pretty simple but, with my mind elsewhere, I missed the exit. While this meant more lost time I just went to the next exit and turned right. The first light I figured the road ( Read more... ) -
Twelfthnight and stuff
So I'm like, you know, in a play and stuff. As a gypsy, and drumming. Lots of fun. For those of you who are local, here's a link talking about the show:
http://www.sterlingplaymakers.com/
It's quite a band of crazies we have and we're all festive, so come on out if you get a -
Ritual - whoa!
First, a note: Someday, I won't flub calling quarters. Some day. Maybe. Hopefully ( Read more... ) -
Heathcare this week
Nice article in The Economist on the machinations of the health care debate going on ( Read more... )
