Monthly Archives: February 2005
It’s Not Just For Mommies
I’m talking about “the mother drive-by.” Where to begin? Well, you’ll have to go read the post linked above. You might also want to stop by and see what Liz has to say about the recent Newsweek feature article all … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Gay Rights, Parenting
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Bloody Mess
Are there any other words for it? The people in this picture are cleaning pools of blood that remain after one of the most violent insurgent attacks in iraq since the occupation began. A carbomb targeting Iraqi civilians applying for … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, War on Terror
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Post-Oscars Thoughts
It occured to me last night, that the past couple of years have seen a sort of “browning of the Oscars” in terms of who gets nominated and who wins. Wins by Jamie Foxx and Morgan Freeman (who, in my … Continue reading
Posted in Celebrities, Current Events, Movies, Race
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The Oscars
There was a time when I would have seen all or nearly all of the pictures and performances nominated for the major awards, and could offer fairly decent predictions, supported with long, excruciatingly detailed arguments. Parenthood has changed all that. … Continue reading
Posted in Celebrities
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Eyes Wide Open
Take a minute to check out the “Eyes Wide Open” exhibit by the American Freinds Service Commitee. While you’re there, check out the movie associated with the exhibit. What’s interesting about it is that it not only honors the American … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Politics, War on Terror
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Unquestioning Obedience
Here’s something I hadn’t thought of before: questioning why we have to show an ID to get on an airplane. I just accepted it, and whip mine out whenever it’s asked for at the airport. Not so with John Gillmore—who … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Travel
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One Candle Goes Out
Eileen has a post up that made me more than a little nostalgic, about how she came to join Amnesty International. Back in the mid 80s I was at a friend’s house and we were watching a concert on MTV … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events
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Trying a New Theme
OK. I think I’ve made my peace with WordPress for now. The support forums yielded a fix that appears to be working, since I was able to sucessfully send a few trackbacks last night. One of my favorite features of … Continue reading
Posted in Weblogs
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Becoming A Family
Nat is home, all 5 pounds and 11 ounces of her. What’s more, there are pictures!
Posted in Family, Gay Rights, Parenting
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Baby On Board
Shannon and wife are on their way to pick up their new 3-day old daughter! I’ve been following their journey towards this moment almost since I started this blog, and I couldn’t be happier for them. Go congratulate them!
What Are We Fighting For?
I’ve been watching the same-sex marriage battle in Connecticut with great interest, mainly because I’m slightly mystified by the tug-of-war between civil unions and same-sex marriage. It looks like the civil unions bill will pass. On Wednesday night, the Legislature’s … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Gay Rights, Politics
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Our Little “Stand-Up Guy”
It’s been a while since I’ve posted an update about Parker’s continuing development. First, let me just say that not a day goes by that Parker doesn’t elicit a smile or three out of me. He’s really coming into his … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Parenting
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Speaking of Blogrolls…
…and linking, and politics, I just found out I’m on AlterNet’s blogroll. Wow. I’ve been a fan of theirs since I started reading their site back before the launch of the war in Afghanistan. I don’t know when I got … Continue reading
Blog Bothered
Update: Trackbacks may be working normally now. I tried one fix from the support forums, and succesfully sent a trackback to my old Typepad blog. OK. I’m a little steamed right now. Basically, I thought I had my blogging issues … Continue reading
Posted in General, Web/Tech, Weblogs
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