I have family in Lima, Peru and the surrounding area. Most of the family is about 90 kilometers north of the city in Huaral, but there are family members scattered. About half the family has checked in already. The rest are unknown. My older brother, who could actually call and talk to them, seems to be missing in action. This usually ( Read more... )

Where: Minneapolis
When: Jan 1-13, 2008
Ticket sale date: To be determined

I have to start saving my pennies NOW!

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Was looking for gift ideas for the old man. Found the following. I'm amused.


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Everyone knows that dragons don't exist..But while this simplistic formulation may satisfy the layman, it does not suffice for the scientific mind..The School of Higher Neantical Nillity is in fact wholly unconcerned with what does exist..Indeed, the banality of existence has been so amply demonstrated, there is no need for us to discuss it any ( Read more... )

After Torture, What's Next ( Read more... )

I can't remember if I've ever posted the text of a sermon from Rev. Kendyl Gibbons, Unitarian Universalist minister at First Unitarian Society, 900 Mount Curve, Minneapolis. I've seldom felt the need. I missed last Sunday's sermon, as I was again working with UU youth. Since I'm on the Social Action Committee's email list, I received this copy ( Read more... )

The police are outside the building with dogs. They're searching for a man. He's angry and "looking for a woman." I'm assuming this is a specific woman, but no one knows for certain. He's already been in the building once pounding on doors.

Yeah...:::shrugs:::