Monthly Archives: August 2004

Sims 2 Countdown

Posted on 8/31/2004 by

One of the things I rarely every write about on this blog is my enduring obsession with computer games. For those who don’t know, I am a long-term addict when it comes to computer games. I’m sure which one was … Continue reading →

Posted in Computer Games | 3 Comments

Farewell Friendster

Posted on 8/31/2004 by

Via cut to the chase. Evidently Friendster has an unofficial no bloggers need apply policy. This blog has links to more coverage. For my part, I’ve never been fired for blogging, but on a previous job I had some trouble … Continue reading →

Posted in Weblogs | 2 Comments

Self Evasion of the Mind

Posted on 8/31/2004 by

When considering gay Republicans these days, I keep remembering a phrase used by a favorite professor of mine: “self evasion of the mind.” Watching gay Republicans is like watching some one continually return to an abusive relationship, eternally nursing the … Continue reading →

Posted in 2004 Election, Gay Rights, Politics | 2 Comments

Finding His Voice

Posted on 8/30/2004 by

As he closes in on his second birthday, our son is not only bursting into song, but he’s also starting to use one or two word at a time to communicate his wants. If we give him something, like a … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Life, Parenting | 3 Comments

An RNC-Free Blog

Posted on 8/30/2004 by

Just FYI, I am NOT blogging the Republican National Convention. I simply refuse to subject myself to that kind of bigotry (read their platform), and I refuse to have it in my house, even via television.

Posted in 2004 Election | 2 Comments

Pathetic Parents

Posted on 8/30/2004 by

There are a number of words that come to mind—sad, pathetic, sickening, frightening—when I read a story about parents objecting to a diversity training including anti-gay violence. Outraged parents of Washington County students want the School Board to make policy … Continue reading →

Posted in Gay Rights | 4 Comments

Twinkle Twinkle

Posted on 8/29/2004 by

Our son has picked up the habit of bursting into song, probably because he’s heard me singing around the house, and also because we’ve sung to him almost from day one. His inventory of songs is not yet vast. His … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Life, Parenting | 7 Comments

Barman Rides Again

Posted on 8/29/2004 by

A while back I reviewed Barman, Alex Wellen’s memoir on his last year or law school and his experience preparing for and taking the bar, and working for a law firm in New York. It was one of the books … Continue reading →

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Test

Posted on 8/28/2004 by

This is a test post from my PDA, using Bluetooth technology to connect it to my cell phone.

Posted in General | 1 Comment

PB & J

Posted on 8/28/2004 by

My son, enjoying half of a peanut butter & jelly sandwich. Also the first picture sucessfully taken and sent via my new Sony Ericsson telephone.

Posted in Life, Parenting, Tech Stuff | 4 Comments

Tacky Toys

Posted on 8/28/2004 by

Via Eat Your Vegetables. Down south, we have a word for this kind of thing: tacky. Small toys showing an airplane flying into the World Trade Center were packed inside some of more than 14,000 bags of candy sent to … Continue reading →

Posted in Crazy Stuff | 2 Comments

Barnes Bomb?

Posted on 8/28/2004 by

First watch this recent video of former Texas Lt. Governor Ben Barnes. Then go read what Josh Marshall has to say about it. Barnes clearly draws a relation between helping people with wealth and influence avoid seving in Vietnam and … Continue reading →

Posted in 2004 Election | 5 Comments

Adventures in Mac Land

Posted on 8/27/2004 by

Well, it’s the end of my first week with the iBook that I now use at work. While I’m still finding my way around it, I have to admit it’s an impressive machine. Like I said before, it’s been several … Continue reading →

Posted in Tech Stuff | 3 Comments

No, Really?

Posted on 8/27/2004 by

Twice in one day. They’ve done it twice in one day. Twice in one day the Bush administration has admitted something that most intelligent people already knew, and have known for some time. White House report says people cause global … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events | 1 Comment

Day Late? Dollar Short?

Posted on 8/27/2004 by

I came across this story at work, and had to find the article for myself just to confirm. Apparently, Bush admitted to the New York Times that he may have made some

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