Ok, so I'm listening to Transiberian Orchestra's "The Lost Christmas Eve" album straight through for the first time, and realizing that I would've known not to bother going to see them again if I had listened to it before. Sure, there are still a few songs on here reminiscent of their first album, but not really of Savatage anymore. They're ( Read more... )

So... didn't end up going to the gym last night, as Justin was feeling pretty sick, and I didn't feel like going by myself. We went out for mediocre Chinese food, watched a cool documentary on fractals, and then played games for awhile. I'm once again addicted to Caesar III, which I think is probably one of my all-time favorite games. I bought ( Read more... )

We broke in the new gym last night. I didn't work out too hard, so I'm barely feeling sore today... just a little in my arms since I did some upper body strength training. Next time I have to work a bit harder, I think. I felt really good afterwards, though. I hope I can really stick to it this time... hopefully having Justin going with me will ( Read more... )

To the Editor:“Gay marriage” is an oxymoron, plain and simple. One doesn’t have to be from the religious right to be offended by the concept. The tradition of marriage, the value of marriage to life and society, and a number of other factors not directly related to religion all stand against the idea of gay marriage ( Read more... )

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So Justin and I decided to create a new holiday: Yeast Day. I know some of yeast's connotations are not the most appealing, but remember that yeast is responsible for some of the most delicious food items: beer, wine, cider, sake, cheese, bread... yeast is a wonderful and lovely thing. We haven't decided on which day our new holiday will be ( Read more... )

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Really interesting, relatively unbiased article on transgenderism in children: A Boy's Life.

For Some, Uncertainty Starts at Racial Identity

“God taught the children of Israel not to intermarry. You should be proud of what you are, and not intermarry.”

Is there really a basis for this in the bible? What do most people really think about this?

Took some photos of the roses Justin sent me today, cos they were just looking so gorgeous. They also look nice next to my autumny wallpaper.


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