Friday was my 29th birthday. A fairly uneventful event, all things considered, but I am certainly not complaining. I received some thoughtful gifts (a paper shuriken from Liam was my favorite) and Morgan and I had a nice dinner date at a splendid local restaurant ( Read more... )

I think this upcoming presidential election is a tremendously important opportunity. I have no love for either of the political parties. I believe they have become a focal point for zealousness that matches some of the most problematic religious movements of our time. I know many people who will discard an idea or a candidate solely because of ( Read more... )

Women have been yelling at me recently ( Read more... )

I tend to have problems discussing religion and spirituality with most people. Those who have grown up religious and either view it as a Sunday morning meeting or an absolute truth are often disinterested or offended by my perspectives. Those in the growing atheist/rationalist/humanist movement all too often are solely intent on explaining the ( Read more... )

During a conversation after I saw Iron Man a couple months ago, I stated that it was the best comic book movie I had seen. The main character was nuanced and likeable, while still being flawed. The supporting characters were well-cast, and all of the special effects and big set pieces helped to further the story. Although I liked Batman Begins more ( Read more... )

Here is an article about some differences between boys and girls, and some intriguing ideas about rather controversial topics. All around good stuff.

So, I feel an urgent need to write. Not sure why. I don't feel any inspiration while looking at the few writing projects I have underway, so a short LJ post will suffice.

Read Shadow Unit yet? No?! Go and be amazed. A new media is, if not born, then seriously advanced. Makes me want to create a serial narrative with a small group of contributors. ( Read more... )

I posted about the VA Tech shootings a while back, and of course more school shootings filled the headlines since, but a teacher of mine sent me this link in October of last year. I came upon it while cleaning out my email inbox. Enjoy.

Librescu!

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Seriously, wtf!?When did instilling socialist values in our children become acceptable? Life isn't fair and we are not born equal. Some people are better at making Lego houses than others. Perhaps instead of dictating that every house be the same, the teachers could have the best Lego builders in the class help the children who were struggling. How ( Read more... )