I found out late last night that the Decemberists are playing at the Orpheum on November 4. Both Carissa and I are very excited. It will be a nice gift to ourselves just 6 days after the wedding.

For now, you should go here (you know, if you like music videos) and watch the 4th one down. It's the very amusing video for "16 Military Wives."

Ralph Reed lost in the Republican primary for Lt. Governor of Georgia. At least in my view, this implies that Republican voters in Georgia are thinking for themselves and seeing past campaign promises and smarmy smiles. That's quite promising. Now, if only we could get Dems to start thinking, we might be on to something come November.

Current air temperature in Boston via weather.com:

97°F
Feels Like
100°F

I always thought having a job that provided (and pays for, thankfully) health insurance was supposed to make life easier ( Read more... )

This is very interesting

I told my Mom that I would update my journal soon after she left. That was a terrible lie. (I'm sorry that you raised a liar. I'm so ashamed ( Read more... )

I will post more about my Mom's visit later. For now, I will say that it was very good having her here for a few days and it made me very happy. It did, however, remind me of how much I miss her. At least I know that I'll see her in August and October and during the holidays ( Read more... )

Few people think more than two or three times a year; I have made an international reputation for myself by thinking once or twice a week.

-George Bernard Shaw

I found out earlier this evening that Carissa bought a painting for me. It was created by our friend, J.F. Lynch (aka John) and I had mentioned several months ago that I really liked it. She's so very sweet.

Off to bed now.

Tonight, we happily ventured out on the Provincetown II, a beautiful three-decker boat that transported us around Boston Harbor. There was much fun and, hopefully, much money raised to support AIDS Action Committee. The link below takes you to photos.

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